Gary is a highly-skilled communications professional who provides an excellent service. He is adept at producing high quality material, securing its placement and navigating the whole process efficiently and effectively. He’s a self-starter who initiates ideas, rather than sitting back. Whether for local, regional or national material Gary offers the expertise and professionalism that’s needed every time.

Power Minerals has used Gary's services from the moment he started his consultancy. Not only has he helped establish our business in areas we were not familiar with, he also played a big part in the company winning the coveted 2018 Birmingham Post Excellence in Industry Award. He is now one of the fixtures and fittings in our business and we have all benefited from his PR expertise.  

Gary’s monthly service comprising of press releases, videography and photography for Visit Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) provides us with consistently high profile media coverage which translates into increased footfall in the town centre for our events and the profile of the BID has certainly been raised.  Gary is a brilliant wordsmith and that combined with his unrivalled connections in the media industry ensures that his articles are consistently picked up by the press which helps us exponentially.

Jordan Financial management is a proudly local company, with the majority of our clients being based in the surrounding area, so it is vital that our communications strategy is attuned to local people and businesses. Gary’s understanding of this, and his network of contacts, has helped us reach out to a local audience, as well as a broader business audience.

Schools in the Broadleaf Partnership Trust have benefited greatly from Gary’s professional expertise and contacts, winning coverage on TV, radio, online and in the traditional printed press. Gary works proactively, helping us identify potential stories and crafting positive content, while he has also provided valuable guidance when responding to reactive media interest. Gary understands the communications needs of the education sector and helps us navigate the media landscape.

Gary has worked proactively to provide engaging and well-crafted content for a range of platforms, securing positive regional media coverage and helping to raise the profile of the partnership. Gary has also provided expert reactive media advice, guidance and statements, briefing and supporting senior leaders. It is a pleasure to work with Gary and I would recommend him without hesitation or reservation.

It has been a pleasure working with Gary over the last 12 months, as he brings so much to the table in terms of his media knowledge. He’s been so used to dealing with a range of businesses, he can spot a newsworthy PR story a mile away. He’s helped many of my clients realise their potential, gaining regional media coverage as he brings a journalistic perspective to PR which puts the focus on unearthing the real stories!

As a creative event curator and promoter, to work with someone who instantly understood the need for an engaging PR campaign that would resonate with our target audience was very refreshing. Gary made the whole process easy, translating my needs for composition and distribution to his far-reaching and welcoming network of press and media. There is no doubt that Gary will be the first person I contact when composing a marketing campaign that relies upon exposure, reach and results!  

We appointed Gary to be Editor-in-Chief of a new industry journal after consulting him about the idea during its infancy. Gary shaped the structure and content right from the start. Gary has taken ownership of the magazine and drives its content in an amazing way - absorbing the key topics and trends so quickly. He also has a journalistic gift - sniffing out a story from a thousand feet. His guidance is second to none which, of course, is a result of his depth and breadth of experience.

Gary has helped Bell Lax raise its profile as a provider of high quality legal advice not only in Sutton Coldfield, but throughout the Midlands and nationally. His pro-active approach to PR has helped us find new clients and ensure our initiatives reach the widest possible audience through articles in the traditional press and on social media. He has produced high quality material for us, with a swift and efficient turn around. His friendly and professional approach, combined with an impressive list of contacts has opened many doors for us. Appointing Gary Phelps Communications to handle our PR was one of the best decisions we made last year.