“The great thing about Sue Blake is her drive, attention to detail and determination to maximise opportunities. She cares as much about her clients’ success as they do themselves, and tactfully pushes them to achieve more than they thought possible. She is the sort of publicist that any entrepreneur, freelancer or author should have at their side.”
Robert Taylor, Media Trainer & Media Skills Specialist
www.RobertTaylorInternational.com
“It was fully justified spending time with Sue brainstorming my new business strategy and my visibility platform. She’s very focused and direct, thinks outside of the box and brings a wealth of insights to her work which enabled me to see the bigger picture from a different perspective.
Sadia Sisay
Fashion/Lingerie Entrepreneur and Founder of beingU
"Meeting with Sue to brainstorm my business and visibility was a total banquet of ‘food for thought’ and insights into directions I could take."
Mel Henson - Author of Flicks & Clicks
www.wordsthatsell.co.uk
“Sue is an invaluable mix of PR expert and mentor, and has helped me dream bigger than I ever thought possible. Every start up needs someone like her to help them set and achieve those “big, hairy, audacious goals”, as she so compellingly puts it. We’re only at the start of our working relationship, but I have already seen tangible results from the advice she’s given me. Feel very lucky to have found her.”
Juliette Dyke - Founder of www.FreshAirFix.com
I hesitate to write a testimonial for Sue Blake, as I want to keep her as my own Secret Weapon in helping create publicity and making my Business Mission visible.
And yet , I can’t help but heap public praise upon a business person who is caring, attentive, highly professional, and works always with immense energy and enthusiasm to incredible deadlines.
In the first few months of working together, Sue has shown great patience, understanding, and dynamism, and has communicated with confidence on my behalf. She has displayed congruence with my business mission, and integrity in delivering to a challenging brief. Sue is a genuine business confidante and friend.
Hey, what else would you want from a publicist? She is the World’s best... and proves it time and again. Thank you Sue.
Phil Olley
www.PhilOlley.com
Sue is 110% committed to the task she takes on. I find her warm, friendly and honest which means a lot to me in my chosen profession.
Although what I bought to the table for Sue as a work project was 'unusual' Sue grasped it with both hands and within a few weeks knew exactly what was needed for me to met my objectives. Without her input I would still be at home chewing the bacon and living in the 'what if' stage.
I know I came to the right person and believe no other PR company would have approached my special project with the same understanding and grasp my reasons so deeply. Thank you Sue for a 1st class result.
Sharon Wallace, speaker, author and entrepreneur
www.SharonWallace.co.uk
Working with Sue has been insightful and very productive – in a short space of time we achieved a great deal together. I particularly found that her approach, to work together in partnership, very beneficial – you get as much out of it as you put in – it’s not just hard work – it’s fun too! She sees ‘personal visibility’ from a very different perspective and is the go to expert in her field. What also was an important aspect of working with her, for me, was to be able to have my unique objective treated uniquely – she promises that each client has a bespoke approach and that’s what she delivers. I would say that almost above all else, this is where her real value lies – in working 1-2-1, uniquely, to an agreed end result. Obviously it goes without saying that her expertise is unrivalled! I look forward to a great journey ahead as we continue to work together in future.
Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion , Founder and Managing Director of Retail Acumen www.retailchampion.co.uk & www.retailacumen.com
Sue is a consummate professional. She is straightforward, supportive and 100% committed to promoting both me and my book as gorgeously and as widely as only she can. No false promises... and no spiel! I've benefited from the wealth of her knowledge, experience and creative relationships. And I am having one rumbustiously delicious ball in the process, thanks to Sue’s expertise, guidance and a little je ne sais quoi. Whatever I do in the future, Sue is always going to be my #1 call.
Sharon Eden, The Inner Leadership Coach, Psychotherapist, Speaker and Author of 'Whack Around The Head – Purpose Passion and Power at Work Right Now!'
www.sharoneden.biz
My experience with Sue Blake Media has been first class and has exceeded my expectations. Sue always has my interests at heart and working with Sue has increased my profile tenfold.
Sue is truly tireless and will go the extra mile to get results. I do believe that Sue is a 'one off', it's not very often someone shines day after day, month after month, Sue is a real superstar and has had a massive impact on me and my business.
Words really can't describe the support you have given me Sue and the value of your belief in me.
Bev James, Founder & MD of The Entrepreneurs' Business Academy, MD of The Coaching Academy, Coach, Speaker & Author
www.the-eba.com www.bevjames.com
It is truly a delight to hand the publicity of my book into the very capable hands of Sue Blake and her team. It's not merely the excellent media coverage that I have received, it's the way they go about their business: polite, super-friendly and efficient and thoroughly well-organised - it's a lesson in how to deal with clients. In an age where customer-service and value-for-money are watch words for any business, Sue Blake Media sets a new standard.
Ken Way, Sports Psychotherapist, International Speaker and Author
www.visionsports.co.uk
It was obvious that our relationship would be successful from the start. Sue is everything your could want from a PR and media expert: highly professional, always reliable and very friendly. I have worked closely with Sue on Startup TV magazine, and hope to work with her on other projects in the very near future. Frankly, you couldn't find a better person for the job.
Laith Al-Kaisy, Freelance Editor & Writer
Sue Blake is one of the most 'on top of it' prs I have ever encountered!
Ashley Pearson
Showbiz Columnist & TV Presenter
Over the course of many consecutive years of collaboration, we at McGraw-Hill have been able to rely on Sue Blake Media Relations to achieve big-hitting publicity for our most important authors, to manage all their publicity needs with the utmost care and professionalism, and to exceed the expectations of everyone involved!
Derek Stordahl, Director, Europe & South Africa, McGraw-Hill Professional
Working with Sue Blake is one of the most fulfilling partnerships I have ever been involved with throughout my working career. From the very first time we spoke I realised that Sue was enthusiastic, passionate, capable, professional and an expert in the field of publicity. Her tireless and energetic approach to me and my business is amazing - and I truly feel that we are in partnership in our achievements. Not a day goes past without communicating with Sue and she is an integral part of my success. I am looking forward to working with Sue for a very long time to come - she is not only a true professional - she has become a dear and valued friend.
Emma Wimhurst, Business Turnaround Expert, International Speaker & Author
www.emmawimhurst.co.uk
Sue Blake Media has worked on all of my careers titles and has achieved the most amazing results including regular exposure in a wide range of major titles.
What she does best is to really understand who you are and what you're all about. Not only does she communicate that brilliantly to the media, but you end up having great long-term relationships with journalists and editors.
That's why in every edition of 'How To Get A Job You'll Love' I describe Sue as being "quite possibly the best publicist on the planet". And I mean it.
John Lees, leading Career Transition Coach, Motivational Speaker & Best Selling Author
www.johnleescareers.com
I can't think of anyone I'd rather be working with. Not only is Sue a great partner to me in my business but I feel that I have a friend and ally on my side. Sue understood the challenges I was facing in such a niche market from the outset and it's been a tremendous benefit to have such an intelligent, quick-witted, commercially-focused person helping me analyse my opportunities. She has helped me strategically plan the direction of my business and the practical steps to achieve it. Sue's energy and passion never fails to inspire me.
Dr Deborah Swallow - InterCultural Communication Expert, International Speaker & Author
www.deborahswallow.com
Sue Blake's "Getting Ready" service has been a god-send. Her help on things I didn't even realise I needed help on before even starting the promotion has been invaluable. As an author, you can feel adrift without colleagues to offer spur of the moment opinions and guidance. Sue gave me all of that and more, which has given me a far better product than I could have created on my own.
Suzanne Doyle-Morris, Executive Coach, Speaker & Author
www.beyondtheboysclub.com
www.femalebreadwinners.com
I had been down the publicity route before and felt very disheartened, so when I decided to be brave and hunt for another publicist I prayed that I would find the right one and I did - Sue Blake. Sue and I have been working together for many years and it has been such a positive, uplifting and supportive experience. She really understands my special work and more importantly she understands my goals and she has been the biggest player in helping me achieve these goals. Sue gets the results because she is such a great communicator and mediator between her clients and the media.
Georgia Foster, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Speaker & Author
www.georgiafoster.com
From our first meeting over tea, I knew Sue got it! With her help, she has helped make The Ultimate New York Body Plan the huge success that it is. I am blessed to have Sue Blake Media Relations represent me and to call Sue a very dear friend.
David Kirsch, Celebrity Wellness Trainer, International Speaker & Author
www.davidkirschwellness.com
We have worked with Sue on the launch of "Why Should Anyone Be Led By You?" and "Clever". She is an outstanding publicist who ensured our ideas were given wide exposure. Her network is second to none and she really gives you the feeling she is on your side. Last but not least she is a pleasure to work with.
Professors Goffee & Jones: experts on Organisational Behaviour, International Speakers & Authors
www.whyshouldanyonebeledbyyou.com
Sue Blake is one of the most professional and tenacious people I have ever worked with. Her skills in dealing with the Media and raising my professional profile are quite simply second to none and I would highly recommend her (as I have many times over) to anybody seeking to increase their brand profile in the Media.
Lesley Everett, International Speaker & Author
www.walkingtall.org
Sue Blake has been an extremely supportive mentor in helping me develop a strategy both for my business and for writing my book. She encouraged me to recognise the value of having a book and I have been proud of the result. I'm genuinely grateful for her input.
Sue Firth, Business Psychologist, International Speaker & Author
www.yourwhealth.com
Sue Blake has contributed a great deal to the sales of Happier; her professionalism, good nature, enthusiasm, and support have made me Happier. I am grateful.
Tal Ben Shahar, Harvard Professor & Author
www.talbenshahar.com
If you are looking for a PR/Media expert who isn’t proactive, doesn’t understand your business, isn’t in the least bit insightful and doesn’t really want you to succeed then I wouldn’t suggest that you work with Sue, as she would disappoint you. On the other hand if you are looking for someone who is proactively hands-on, cares deeply about the success of her clients and enjoys the challenge of developing new ideas and strategies with you, then I wouldn’t hesitate in connecting you with Sue Blake as I can think of no-one better.
Tessa Hood, Reputation Management & Personal Branding Consultant
www.changinggear.net
Working with Sue for the UK launch of SHINE - a powerful 4-set plan for becoming a star in anything you do , produced terrific print and broadcast results. Sue brought passion and commitment to the project and we have worked together on a number of occasions since, each time producing great results. Once you get Sue in your corner you can expect to remain in hers. She loves to truly connect to a project and the author. I am pleased to say we have become great friends also!
Larry A Thompson, Hollywood TV Producer, Motivational Speaker & Author
www.projectriseandshine.com
Sue is one of the finest, personable, and ethical people I know.
(And I know a lot of people).
Dr. Jay Carter, Psychologist, International Speaker & Best Selling Author
www.jaycarter.net
I consider Sue Blake to be a gift in my life: she is a consummate professional who, in addition, is a thoroughly lovely person and a pleasure to work with. Sue has given me such encouragement and she has steered the launch of my book in the best direction. From my first conversation with Sue, I trusted her implicitly, in every way - my instincts proved right. I strongly recommend Sue - she totally makes things happen. If you work with her, you'd better take your vitamins because you'll need plenty energy to keep up!
Joanne Reid Rodrigues, Speaker, Presenter & Author
www.slimmingtogether.com
Sue Blake is a hard working ally when it comes to working with her. Her boundless enthusiasm and energy are catching! Sue will make you feel you are her only client and keeps you informed and updated on her work for you daily. She has a reputation for honesty and integrity and those who work with and alongside her have nothing to say except that Sue Blake is a true professional with a flair for friendship and loyalty along side the strong ethics of work and discretion.
Anne-Marie Newland, Yoga Teacher & Presenter
www.sun-power-yoga.co.uk
During the short few months since I first met Sue she has become an integral part of the project to publish my first book. Her knowledge and contacts are inexhaustible, as is her ability to both nurture the project and instill renewed confidence when mine is flagging.
I am certain that without Sue on board for the planning stage, I would still be just harboring a 'pipe dream', instead of preparing for publication. She is a unique Lady, with a rare set of gifts and an even rarer perceptive application of those talents. It is a privilege to have her on the team.
Mike Hare, Speaker & Author
www.fromsofatostartline.com
My intuition is rarely wrong so when meeting with Sue Blake I just knew I would be in the right hands that it came as no surprise when she had secured interviews and features with key press in the media. But more importantly I found Sue to be extremely professional yet compassionate, a rare combination in the business world that gives credibility and that human touch that is so important. Sue Blake is an extraordinary yet accessible gem that can really make things happen"
Nicolas Aujula, TV Personality & Therapist
www.inspired-artisan.com
Sue Blake brought a level of commitment to her work with me that I had rarely experienced before. She took the time to totally understand what I required, and tested me at every turn. The question is not 'can Sue Blake tee up the ball' for you, rather it is 'can you take the winning shot'? I approached her with considerable skepticism, but it's now clear that Sue has contributed to little less than a sea change in my approach to media relations. Don't tell everyone though, she's a secret worth keeping.
Richard Abbot, Personal & Spiritual Development Expert & Author
www.yourwayforward.com
Sue's proactive approach is only matched by her sheer persistence. She is someone through her own energy and enthusiasm consistently achieves results.
Jeff Grout, Motivational Speaker & Author
www.jeffgrout.com
Working with Sue Blake Media Relations is always a pleasure. I have never seen a company as effective and professional while also conveying such a sense of joy in the books and authors they represent. I wish we could clone Sue and her team!
Judith N. McCarthy, Publisher - Consumer Group
McGraw-Hill Professional USA
www.mcgraw-hill.com
Sue Blake has had, and still has, a tremendous impact on my career in terms of visibility and credibility. Thanks to her tireless work and keen ability to forge relationships, not to mention her creativity in promoting my book "The Confident Speaker", I have been able to contribute my expertise to international news programs, popular business and lifestyle magazines and numerous other media opportunities that have furthered my career and opened up new business opportunities for me. I'm forever grateful.
Harrison Monarth, International Consultant, Speaker & Author
www.GuruMaker.com
Sue Blake took immediate charge of our project 'The Beauty Prescription' and found the perfect media outlets to embrace our message.
Sue was amazing in putting together a last minute desk side extravaganza when I told her with less then two weeks notice that I would be in London for less than 24 hours. That day of meetings converted into a lead story in the Daily Mail along with a regular column in a leading magazine. She is a hardworking, charismatic, champion for her clients, and it has been a pleasure and privilege to work with her.
Dr Debra Luftman, LA Dermatologist & Author
www.thebeautyprescription.com
Working with Sue Blake is a pleasure - a very professional focus, an immediate and personal response whenever needed and a sense that she is an active collaborator in my business of spreading the r'evolutionary message. One can't ask for more than that.'
Seán Weafer, Sales/Leadership & Performance Coach
www.seanweafer.com
Sue Blake brings zeal and passion to every project she works on. She truly is a dream to work with.
Donya Dickerson, Senior Editor McGraw-Hill Professional USA
www.mcgraw-hill.com
I've had a wonderful experience working with Sue Blake as my publicist. She is passionate about her work, relentless, organized, and super efficient. I would highly recommend Sue Blake Media without hesitation!
Talane Miedaner, International Personal Coach, Speaker & Author
www.lifecoach.com
I worked with Sue for several months. She is hands on, has her finger on everyone's pulse and can make things happen. Being introduced to Sue has had such a positive effect so far.
Paula Coates, Physiotherapist/Acupuncturist & author
www.paulacoates.com
Sue is a very warm person who listens to my questions and in turn, I get prompt responses and feedback. When she says she will do something, she does it. She puts action into words and my feet have not hit the ground since we started working together, which is a good thing! Sue is a good team member and that makes our working relationship work, because we are both singing from the same hymn sheet. She and her team are very objective and goal oriented which leads to good outcomes for us all and what we try to achieve.'
Christine Thompson-Wells, The Money Psychologist & Author
www.planet-press.biz
Sue Blake Media really got inside my book, Rules for Renegades and generated many high quality press pieces for its launch in the UK, including a huge piece in the Sunday Times which resulted in the book shooting right up the amazon.co.uk rankings, helping to make it the international best seller it has become!
Christine Comaford-Lynch, CEO Might Ventures & Best Selling Author
www.mightyventures.com
Sue Blake is to book promotion what Jeremy Clarkson is to the motor industry. Her energy is boundless and if she's on your side she delivers with her own brand of professional flair and infectious enthusiasm.
Tom Isaacs, Motivational Speaker & Author
www.cureparkinsons.org.uk
There are publicists who take on clients, throw out a few emails and move onto the next book and then there is Sue. I have never met a more passionate, sincere, hard-working and enthusiastic professional in my career as both an author and a casting producer. Sue does not only work diligently and endlessly for her clients but she takes the time to counsel, encourage and befriend them There is never an email or phone call that goes unanswered or an opportunity not passed on. She's absolutely incredible! I am honored to have had Sue in my life both professionally and personally and find inspiration in her strong ethical code which she adheres to in all aspects of her life.
Brenda Della Casa, Dating & Relationship Expert & Author
www.cinderellawasliar.com
Sue! You have been absolutely fantastic to work with!
I am forever grateful for what you have done to assist with The Beauty Prescription in the UK. You have been very tenacious about helping to get the word out and your work was so successful that we were on the cover of The Daily Mail Lifestyle section and hit the best seller list on Amazon.co.uk!
Dr Debra and I could not have been more pleased and we look forward to future collaboration. We cannot recommend you highly enough! A rare find to get someone with your energy, drive and enthusiasm. A pleasure all around.
Dr Eva Ritvo, Psychiatrist & Author
www.thebeautyprescription.com
Sue Blake is a highly professional publicist. She is energetic, supportive and engaging. She created more opportunities to publicise our book through articles and reviews than I have ever experienced before. She was assiduous in keeping track of reviews as they appeared. It is always cheering to see her email message in the inbox and I shall certainly want to work with her again.
Mike Pedler, Management Guru & Author
Sue Blake was engaged by Halovine to provide PR to launch the FLOWPilates video we produced with Carolan Brown. She was personally recommended to me and we were delighted to engage her. Sue's approach was both friendly and professional and it was a pleasure working with her. She worked diligently on our behalf, always coming up with new ideas and innovative approaches, and we were delighted with the publicity she was able to achieve. She always gave us her full attention and made us feel that we were her only client even though she was very busy. She always gives 100% to everything she does and will always get results!
Sue Howes, Director/Halovine
Sue Blake worked as my personal publicist for 3 years. She is hard working, enterprising and entirely reliable in all things. Her hands on approach and determination to problem solve enhanced my career. As I am freelance, she provided a back up of support which made a difference?
Helen Lederer, Actress, Writer, Broadcaster
www.helenlederer.com
Sue is a backbone of energy and determination. She explored every avenue to match my PR needs and her creativity was always welcome and sometimes surprising.
Mo Shapiro, International Speaker & Author
www.inform-global.com
Sue Blake managed both my personal and product PR for many years. I found Sue and her team to be excellent.
Daniel Field, Celebrity Hairdresser
Sue Blake was our PR Consultant to the Lighten Up Feelgood Slimming Programme with myself and Peter Cohen. Lighten Up grew rapidly and was eventually bought by BUPA - a success story which was undoubtedly due to Sue's good work on the PR side. It was not an easy task because unlike other slimming programmes, Lighten Up was a most unusual concept at the time, based on psychology and exercise, rather than dieting. Sue however, not only grasped the concept but was able to convey it to others, succinctly and convincingly. She was charming, tenacious and never missed a deadline and her persistence paid off. She can take a good deal of the credit for helping to make Lighten Up into a mainstream success.
Judith Verity, co founder of the Lighten Up Feel Good Slimming Programme & Author
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Sue is my PR Coach. I think we all need people who can help us see things from a different perspective, kick us out of our comfort zones, seize our potential and guide us forward with the next steps. Sue sees the bigger picture for my business as much as I do, yet from a different, greater visibility perspective.
Claire Richmond, Entrepreneur and Founder of www.findatvexpert.com
It's been great working with you, Sue!! And I've learned so much from you and your energetic forays into social and print media! If I'd known marketing a book is such fun, I'd have written one sooner!! :-)
Cat Bennett, Artist and Author www.catbennett.net and www.theconfidentcreative.com
