Who we are

 

Our story began two decades ago when founding directors Hilary Allison and Caroline Rawlinson met as reporters working for the same newspaper group. Here they forged a strong friendship that stayed the course as their respective careers took them into different public relations roles in the public and private sectors. 

By 2007 both were in Gloucestershire working as freelancers. They decided to merge their schedules and contact books and set up their own consultancy.

Today, our offices in Tewkesbury house a lively and diligent team that includes former journalists, experienced media handlers, social media specialists and communications experts. Everyone gets involved and it’s a rare day  that doesn't see one of the team spark a creative brainwave or share a killer strategy suggestion.

Our ethos fuses an unwavering commitment to strategic and practical public relations with a clear ethical stance and a dedication to transparency. We’re intelligent and approachable with a crystal clear understanding of how effective PR and communications can directly benefit your organisation. This is what our clients say. 

 

 

Meet our team

Hilary Allison

 Director

Founding director Hilary is a public sector specialist with more than 25 years' experience as a communications professional. Don't let her see you taking plastic bags to the supermarket (although she may be placated by Galaxy Ripples).

Caroline Rawlinson

 Director

Vivid co-founder Caroline's passion is healthcare and medical PR - an interest which has led her to become a highly-respected consultant. Out of the office, she's often found training for one of her many long-distance races.

Ian Lythaby

 Business Development Manager

With more than 15 years business development experience, father-of-three Ian is married to a very patient wife. A keen music fan with his own radio show on Glastonbury FM, he finds comfort in white chocolate and his other half’s amazing cookery.

Deborah (Deb) Shannon

 Media relations consultant and journalist

Tenacious Deb has an unrivalled knowledge of the local media and how to get its attention. She also drinks the most tea out of anyone on the team - no mean feat.

Ruth McDonagh

 Freelance communications consultant

Communications pro Ruth has extensive experience in media relations, PR and is also an advertising copy writer. When not out jogging with her dogs Ruth provides invaluable support on a range of Vivid's projects.


< back

Twitter feed - @WeAreVivid