Angel Media

25/07/2025

Another snippet incoming.......

Just before we sign off for another week - can you believe it's gone so fast! - here's more coverage of our first PR for our new client Network Local, founded by Kellie Johnson.

Huge thanks to Staffordshire Business & Environment Network for this promotion of our press release: https://sben.co.uk/2025/07/an-innovative-move-thats-set-to-power-local-spending-and-hand-a-lifeline-to-struggling-high-street-businesses-has-been-unveiled/

Have a great weekend everyone, and we'll see you on the other side..............

An innovative move that’s set to power local spending and hand a lifeline to struggling high street businesses has been unveiled In the wake of mounting high street closures, climbing household costs, and rising parking fees, an exciting new initiative with a mission to save residents money and bo...

25/07/2025

Have you got yours yet?

It's set to be a win-win.

Not only will it deliver discounts to cut residents' shopping bills, but it will also drive shoppers back to city streets.

You can find out what we're talking about here:

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2025/07/25/lichfield-business-says-new-discount-card-will-help-drive-shoppers-back-to-local-high-streets/

With huge thanks to Lichfield Live

Lichfield Chamber of Trade & Commerce Hunnypot Cottage Bakery

A Lichfield business says a new initiative says it will help drive shoppers back to local high streets.

24/07/2025

We were so busy we forgot........
..Last week was a busy week for us here at Angel Media, so we didn't get the chance to promote coverage of our latest PR for Lichfield Chamber of Trade & Commerce

So......we'll be sharing those this week.

And kicking things off is its publication on the national news platform UK News Group: https://www.uknewsgroup.co.uk/lichfield-chamber-to-supercharge-local-businesses-with-exciting-new-two-pronged-initiative/








Hunnypot Cottage Bakery

Lichfield Chamber of Trade and Commerce has launched a new weekly and monthly events programme which is designed to further power networking, collaboration,

24/07/2025

"Designed to boost SEO, footfall, and business visibility, the searchable listing is set to deliver unparalleled promotion for independents at zero cost....."

This is a snapshot from our latest PR for NetworkLocal - The Midland's Exclusive Discount Card, which is headed up by Kellie Johnson, pictured below.

Huge thanks to the Express & Star, which is the latest news platform to publish our press release for this new client.

Find out more @ https://www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2025/07/22/an-innovative-move-thats-set-to-power-local-spending-and-hand-a-lifeline-to-struggling-high-street-businesses-has-been-unveiled/










Lichfield Chamber of Trade & Commerce Hunnypot Cottage Bakery

In the wake of mounting high street closures, climbing household costs, and rising parking fees, an exciting new initiative with a mission to save residents money and bolster independent Lichfield businesses is poised to launch.

23/07/2025

"An innovative move that’s set to power local spending and hand a lifeline to struggling high street businesses has been unveiled"......

That's the headline for our first PR for our new client NetworkLocal - The Midland's Exclusive Discount Card

And we are delighted to have secured a place on the national news website, UK News Group, for our inaugural PR.

So, that's what we're kicking off our coverage showcase with today:
https://www.uknewsgroup.co.uk/an-innovative-move-thats-set-to-power-local-spending-and-hand-a-lifeline-to-struggling-high-street-businesses-has-been-unveiled/

But keep checking back as we'll be revealing more coverage soon....
Lichfield Chamber of Trade & Commerce

The brainchild of growing Lichfield-based movement NetworkLocal, a new free and innovative business directory will go live at the end of this month. Designed

07/07/2025

Happy Monday all!

We're kicking off a new week with fresh coverage of our regional award win.

With huge thanks to Lichfield Live: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2025/07/07/lichfield-business-celebrations-regional-award/

If you're looking to heighten your company's PR, this award is for our client excellence, so reach out if we can help you today: [email protected]

A Lichfield business is celebrating after landing a regional award.

03/07/2025

And we've gone national.........

The news of our announcement yesterday has now appeared on the national news platform, UK News Group.

You can read all about it here: https://www.uknewsgroup.co.uk/midland-pr-consultancy-scoops-prestigious-award-for-excellence/







Some news

Lichfield-based Angel Media, founded by multi-award-winning news journalist Justine Halifax, has won the title of “Best SME PR Consultancy 2025 Midlands -

02/07/2025

It's hitting the headlines.....

We're delighted that the news of our award win from SME News has started to be picked up by our regional media.

Huge thanks to the Express & Star: https://www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2025/07/02/midland-pr-consultancy-scoops-prestigious-award-for-excellence/




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A Midland PR consultancy has clocked up yet another award for being a driving force in the UK media industry for helping SMEs stand out and succeed.

02/07/2025

Well, we’re definitely coming back from our travels with a bang!

We are proud and delighted to reveal that Angel Media has been crowned as the “Best SME PR Consultancy 2025 Midlands - Client Service Award” in the SME News UK Enterprise Awards 2025.
This award recognises Angel Media as going above and beyond for clients, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to those who supported our nomination.

Our CEO Justine Halifax, said: “This award means the world to us. It reflects not only the trust our clients place in us, but also the relentless effort and care our team puts into every campaign, every story, and every relationship.
“We’re thrilled to be recognised for doing what we love - helping brilliant SME businesses to shine across the region and beyond.”

SME News' states: “SME News prides itself on the validity of its awards and winners. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition.”

Awards Coordinator Laura O’Carroll adds: “SME News is very proud to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our winners. It’s not just their success in our awards programme, but it’s also their growth over the months, years, and decades, which speak volumes for their dedication as leading lights in the UK. "Congratulations again, it’s well deserved.”

27/06/2025

Just before we clock off - for what promises to be a glorious one on the weather front......
...we've another update for you and it could also prove to provide a little something for the weekend for you too....

Our CEO had the pleasure of interviewing The Sunday Times ' bestselling author Phillipa Ashley about her latest -published novel, which you can buy now on Amazon.com.

Here she talks to Justine about her literary inspiration: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2025/06/27/local-author-celebrates-more-success-as-latest-romantic-novel-climbs-the-charts/






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Local author Phillipa Ashley is celebrating her continued literary success with her latest romantic novel already in the UK’s top 20.

27/06/2025

To round off a week of catching up, we have this showcase to share......

It's a feature in the Express & Star's educational supplement, What Next? for our client, The Hart School, which is a part of Creative Education Trust

This is a great regional platform for educational establishments and one that the school has supported for several years.

If you would like help penning or creating an editorial piece for a feature, like this, in a magazine or other media publication that please get in touch.

26/06/2025

You can watch it NOW!

Today, we're thrilled to reveal that Alfie Johnson's short fan fiction film has been released.

And the Lichfield filmmaker has thanked all those who helped to make the film happen in the credits, including Angel Media.

We were delighted to promote the Nottingham Trent University student's GoFundMe fundraising campaign to make his Spectacular Spider-Man film the best it could be, including with a professional score and visual effects artists.

Alfie's campaign garnered widespread support, including from Lichfield Arts and city residents.

You can watch the finished short film on the degree student's Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq2LQ-e_Lfs

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