Ben Smallman PR

06/10/2025

Meatballs, mooses and some musings from IKEA...

I lived to tell the tale at least!

My latest blog - after a lengthy old delay - is here: 📰👉 https://bit.ly/BSPRIKEA

I hope you've all been keeping well.

23/03/2025

I turned to ChatGPT to pull my mind from my 'Dudley Days' and some hazy memories...
..won't be doing it again!

📰 https://bit.ly/DudleyDays

I hope you're all well x

What became of the Likely Lads? In searching for some inspiration, I turned to ChatGPT...

28/01/2025

Regrets? I've had a few...
..my first blog of 2025, all about kicking a soppy habit of looking back, featuring Steve Bull, a cricket innings in 1995 and other nonsense

https://bit.ly/BSPRregret

24/12/2024

I wasn't really in the Christmas spirit...
..And then I got to interview Dave Hill, from Slade! 🎄🎶

I was fortunate enough to be asked to write a feature on the legendary guitarist for a local magazine and my notepad runneth over with endless shorthand notes, which were a pleasure to transcribe.

A fitting way to end the year, which has been my most successful - and challenging - since going solo in October 2019.

It's never straightforward being self-employed, but when the high notes are reached (like Noddy and co), it's always worth every ounce of effort.

Merry Christmas, everybody!

📰 https://bensmallmanpr.com/newsarticle/dave-hill-is-for-life-not-just-for-christmas/

03/11/2024

Just finished my latest blog...📝📃
..All about pushing yourself when you really don't want to.

(I'm sure there's more morals in there, but I'm still figuring out what they are!)

🗞 https://bit.ly/HyroxBen

A blog about pushing yourself when it would be easier not to - and the feeling you get when you do.

29/06/2024

'Everything comes to pass; nothing comes to stay'...
..My latest blog about losing a loved one and embracing impermanence.

I hope you can have a read sometime. Do leave a comment if it strikes a chord - or not!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

📰👉 https://bit.ly/BSPRrelationships

A blog about getting over loss - and embracing inevitable impermanence

31/03/2024

I had an itch to write a blog...
.. Zero Easter references but plenty of lemons 🍋!

Consider it a festive gift from me, if not a load of nonsense! https://shorturl.at/ryILM

Do leave a comment or get in touch any time for more counterintuitive life lessons!

A blog about better stomaching lemons when life unexpectedly throws them at you

14/03/2024

A glimpse into what working from home looks like! 🤓

Feeling really productive this week from my little desk in the corner (from where the p**p emoji light and the bumblebee resides! 🧐 💩🐝)

Everything is coming together...

25/01/2024

Read all about it! 📰

If your business requires a boost in exposure and presence, then drop me a line!

In 2023, I generated the following results for my Bridgestone commercial colleagues:

🏆 144 POSITIVE news articles

🏆 Reaching 400,000 via print outlets

🏆 A further 90+ million online views

🏆 Equating to £100,000+ in equivalent advertising value

🏆 A HUGE return on investment

When people ask me what I do for a living, it can be difficult to put it into words...

* I used to be a journalist, I'm now a PR consultant and I work all the hours under the sun to raise my clients' profiles in a number of ways.
* I understand my clients inside-out to identify story opportunities
* I write up features and press releases in engaging ways
* I get to know hundreds of journalists, bloggers and industry experts
* I still use my 100 w/pm shorthand skills to capture every quote!

And that's without compiling newsletters, developing SEO features, writing captivating social media content, videos briefs, responding to media requests and designing glossy brochures for customers.

I know I'm good at what I do and I know I can create demand for your business. (I'm just too self-effacing to stick my chest out and tell you all, but a new chapter begins now!)

Drop me a line on [email protected] or call me on 01902 380088.

I'm here!

02/01/2024

A Happy New Year to you all! 🎆

If you're in need of a New Year's Resolution, then look no further...

It would be great to hear from you!

📧 [email protected]

28/11/2023

Words can inspire 💡

They can also be very powerful, which is why I care so much about every one I write for every client.

Whether it's press releases, social media content, SEO copy, award entries, website content, press coverage, internal communication, newsletter design or anything else in between, I am here to add value to your business.

And best of all, my pen is loaded and ready to go!

Do get in touch on 07833 463195 for a chat.

20/11/2023

I'm on cloud nine with some of my video outputs of late 🎬

The drone has been flying high in Cumbria with Bridgestone and first impressions are great.

I'm working on a video with Gresia Cabrera, John Morton and the Bridgestone team following a great result for their VX-TRACTOR tyre.

Press release and final video to follow...👀