Priory tell national TV audience about dangers of prescription drugs

Graham writes.......one of Recognition's largest clients is the famous Priory Group. The company owns some of the most famous addiction centres in the country and looks after both celebrity clients and people referred by their GP. The recent news of the death of Michael Jackson has prompted a rush of media enquiries about the issue of addiction to prescription medication. Congratulations to David Smallwood for a first class media appearance on BBC TV Breakfast News. David was able to explain how anybody can become hooked on medicines prescribed by their doctor and told people about the signs to look out for and the treatments available to all. Great coverage David! The Priory was well ahead of this anyway; on a recent edition of Priory Healthcare News you can get all the information.

New spa for Duncan in Edinburgh

Frances writes......

Duncan Bannatyne, a long-standing client of Recognition, has played host to a number of esteemed guests at the opening of his latest venture - a brand new luxury spa based at his Health Club in Edinburgh.

Duncan is pictured (left) in the relaxation room at the new spa.

At the official opening party, Duncan welcomed along members and guests to a special champagne reception, where they were treated to sample treatments, before being given a full tour of the facilities.

The Recognition team worked with the Scottish press to arrange interviews, reviews and to guide news crews around at the opening event. Media interest was high and included business writers, features teams, spa and beauty trade magazines and regional lifestyle magazines.

The new spa offers a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments, include complimentary therapies and specialist massage, plus beauty treatments such as waxing, nail care and make up.

It is a milestone for the company, as the Edinburgh becomes the thirtieth Bannatyne Spa to be opened in the UK.

Its opening has also created jobs for six trained therapists and forms part of £16 million pounds of investment to be made by the Bannatyne Group in the last eight months.

Manufacturing - alive & well in Leeds

Graham writes…..I was thrilled to see a real British manufacturing business prospering in this horrible recession. Everbuild Building Products Ltd is the UK & Ireland’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, fillers and building chemicals. Recognition has just won the PR account for this dynamic company. It has a great story to tell and we’ll be proud to tell it. The firm is 15 years old and was founded by plain speaking Yorkshireman David Seymour. David runs the business with care and attention. Being well managed the production processes are very efficient and since January the company has even managed to employ some extra people. It is a significant size with well over 200 staff and in the building downturn can see the logic in turning attention to the repair and maintenance market. Watch this firm…..its going places.

The media likes Ovenu

Frances writes…….We were very pleased with the coverage in the Sunday Times of the opportunities for people to start their own business using the franchising route. We act for one of the UK’s most successful franchisors Ovenu. It was founded by the irrepressible and dynamic Rik Hellewell. Ovenu, the UK’s leading oven-valeting franchise, is offering a financial lifeline to prospective franchisees with the launch of an innovative new Options package.

According to the British Franchise Association, the average cost of setting up a franchise in the UK is £42,200 including working capital.

With current economic fears leading many lenders to become more cautious, Ovenu has designed the new Options initiative to help give potential franchisees the financial flexibility to invest in starting their own business.

This company is fun to work for, has stories throughout the UK and is very media friendly. Well done Rik and we hope you enjoyed the coverage in the Sunday Times - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article6446795.ece