We have provided full public relations support for this Bristol-based developer for the past eight years. Numerous projects across the South West and Wales have included the Kingsmead Leisure Centre and multiplex cinema in Bath and the proposed St Mary Le Port development in Bristol city centre.

"I value the Spirit team because they give intelligent, independent advice based on a thorough knowledge of their industry and the complex business and political environment in which we operate. We’ve worked with Caroline and her team for so many years because they have integrity, are nice people to deal with and I can rely on them to get things done."

Andrew Maltby, Director, Deeley Freed Estates

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Eagle Land is a new Bristol-based developer making its mark in the city. We have been appointed to help the team raise their profile and build their brand.

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We advise and provide PR support for the company’s range of sponsorship and community programmes throughout the South West. These include its sponsorship of the Bristol Harbour Festival, which we have helped grow into one of the largest free festivals in the region, and publicising the company’s involvement in the Exeter Festival and Bath and West Show. We have also worked with their team on education and community programmes.

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We lead the local and regional PR for this US-based real estate company on one of Bristol’s biggest regeneration projects. We have helped the former Courage Brewery site become one of the most talked about new developments in Bristol.

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One of the South West RDA's key priorities is to lead the development of an environmentally friendly, low carbon economy in the region. We worked recently on a major campaign to position the Agency as an opinion-leader on the subject and stimulate debate about how the benefits to businesses of becoming greener.

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We lead on the PR for Cabot Circus Living, the main residential element of Bristol's new £500 million hub for shopping, dining and entertainment.

The development comprises Eclipse, an innovatively-designed 15-storey elliptical tower and Horizon, five buildings set around a communal landscaped 'garden in the sky' on the podium above the designer stores and cafes.

MCD has developed a strong reputation for the design and quality of the homes it creates. A major player in Birmingham's fashionable canal network, it has since spread its wings nationally, with regeneration schemes at Essex County Cricket Ground in Chelmsford, a riverside apartment scheme in Bedford and developments in Norwich and Coventry.

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The aim of this four-month press campaign is to promote the South West RDA's role in leading the region's economic recovery.

Spirit advised on the strategy and is now working closely with the Agency and its partners to deliver the campaign. Each week, 'Bites Back' looks at an issue affecting the economy and includes an opinion piece by the South West RDA accompanied by practical advice for businesses and case studies of local businesses.

The campaign runs until the middle of June 09.

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SACO offers 11,000 serviced apartments across 35 countries. We organise for journalists to see the apartments first-hand, help launch new apartments, contribute to wider marketing campaigns and handle all consumer, business-to-business and corporate publicity.

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Savills is one of the UK’s leading property advisers. We have provided PR support to the company’s Bristol office since it opened six years ago and have helped it grow into one of the most successful property consultancies in the city today.

In January 2009, Spirit was also appointed by the company to handle media relations for its Cardiff office. The aim is to raise awareness of the team among the city's business community and position the team as property experts through opinion pieces, industry commentary, news stories and local and national press features.

"What I like about Caroline and her team is that they act and feel like part of our business as opposed to being an outside consultancy. Their commitment and PR nous is exceptional."

Richard Rees, Director, Western Region, Savills

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In November 2008 the Society of Editors, the professional association for the leaders of the UK's print and broadcast media, held its annual conference in Bristol. We provided logistical support and helped to organise events, set up demonstrations from South West businesses and produced marketing materials to highlight the work of our client the South West RDA - the conference's principal sponsor - and the strength of the region's economy.

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The South West RDA is the region’s economic development agency. In 2007, we were chosen in a highly competitive pitch to provide strategic communications support across the northern half of the region, which covers Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

"If you’re looking for a small, perfectly-formed PR agency, look no further. We’ve worked with the team behind Spirit for several years and they have proved to be an excellent long-term partner who have really made the effort to become part of our team.

"We value them for their thorough knowledge of the area and its media, PR expertise, and ability to deliver against targets. They are willing to give robust advice and show persistence in picking up opportunities or risks and seeing them through. They also bring a strong and genuine personal touch to their customer care which we value highly as a client."

James Harper, Head of Communications, South West RDA

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The South West Angel and Investor Network is the region’s real life version of the ‘Dragon’s Den’, helping entrepreneurs find financial backers for their innovative ideas. We raise its profile regionally and nationally.

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We helped this national charity promote the launch of its £1million fundraising appeal to help young people aged 16-24 in the South West affected by cancer.

Teenage Cancer Trust's campaign will fund services and facilities designed to give teenagers and young people the very best chance of a positive outcome, providing an environment where they can meet others in a similar situation. This will be the first time these services of this kind are available in the South West.

Spirit handled the media relations for the launch event, which took place in May 2009.

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Tree Aid is a Bristol-based charity which helps people in Africa's drylands - Mali, Ethiopia, Ghana and Burkino Faso - to protect their local environment and develop a sustainable source of food, fuel, medicine, building materials and cattle feed by growing trees.

We adopted Tree Aid as our first "Community Spirit" partner - providing a substantial amount of free consultancy time and the rest at a subsidised rate - and worked to increase awareness of the charity and raise funds through the Tree Aid's Christmas Cake Bake campaign.

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We are leading a fully integrated communications programme to support the University's proposed extension of its Frenchay campus.

Working closely with UWE's communications team, Spirit has set the strategy and is leading a communications programme, both on and off-line, in partnership with Avril Baker Consultancy. This includes a new website with online forum, blog and videos, publicity materials, consultation events and media relations.

In October 2008, the University bought 70 acres of land at the neighbouring Hewlett-Packard site which has created a major opportunity to consolidate and improve the layout of the University. The changes will enable UWE to realise its vision for a campus fit for the 21st century that will enhance the experience for students, staff partners and the local community.

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The Grand Appeal is one of Bristol’s best known charities and raises funds to support Bristol Children’s Hospital. We introduced them to Oscar-winning animators Aardman, which led to them being offered the Wallace & Gromit characters to spearhead their campaign.

We provided marketing and communications support throughout the successful campaign to raise £12 million to build the hospital, including establishing Wrong Trousers Day as a popular annual fundraising event. We continue to provide PR support for the Appeal, which has helped raise millions more for the hospital.

"We have been delighted to work with the team behind Spirit Public Relations for over 10 years. Their imaginative combination of public relations and marketing has been fundamental to our success in raising over £15 million for the children’s hospital in Bristol.

"They have an in-depth knowledge of the local media and are well placed to offer key strategic support for our cause and raise our profile throughout Bristol and South West England.  We look forward to continuing a long and fruitful relationship."

Nicola Masters, Director, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal

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Westmark is one of Bristol’s fastest growing property developers and is working on projects across the South West and Wales as well as in Poland and Barbados. We were appointed this year to raise the company’s profile in key markets and support its sales drives by offering a full range of PR support. We have already delivered substantial coverage in the local and national property press.

"Since we appointed Spirit Public Relations earlier this year they have proved to be very pro-active and quickly grasped what we wanted to achieve. They are strong team with an expert knowledge of our industry. Because they are small, they can offer a complete service and I can deal with senior people in the company."

Susan Young, Sales & Marketing Director, Westmark

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Wind Prospect is a leading international Bristol-based renewable energy company. We provide it with strategic advice and PR support for a proposed wind farm development.

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We launched their flagship project Airpoint, a major development in Bristol which we helped make famous for its unusual rooftop running track. Airpoint grabbed the headlines, attracting so much media attention that most of the 250 apartments were sold in less than a year. Our work helped the team win the Estates Gazette’s Residential Marketing Campaign of the Year in 2006.

"They are extraordinarily good at listening to what we want to get across and then coming up with a really well thought through strategy of how to do it. Their media campaign was a massive success and they used their experience and relationships to make sure it was headline news in all our target media across the South West. Their work directly generated sales and we are delighted with all the work done by Caroline and her team."

Claire Firmstone, Marketing Manager, West Street Developments

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