Core Facts

- Online news distribution and monitoring company, webitpr, has hired social media specialist, Stephen Davies of prblogger.com to help clients navigate through the Web2.0 space.
- Davies is formerly of the world’s largest independent PR firm, Edelman, and leading UK consumer agency, Frank PR.
- Appointed the position of Social Media Manager, Davies will relocate from London to webitpr’s Newcastle office and report directly to Chief Executive, Adam Parker.
- The move comes as webitpr look to create new business opportunities and introduce new online strategies to existing clients.

Quotes

Attributed to Stephen Davies:
“webitpr has been involved in online PR since the early days of the internet and after discussing their long term strategy and new initiatives they’re introducing in the coming weeks it sounded like a great opportunity. We agreed that my understanding of social media and their human approach to online PR was an excellent fit.”

“I’ll be working with clients nationally but taking an online approach globally.”

 

Attributed to webitpr Chief Executive, Adam Parker:
“Stephen brings a broad range of skills from both a PR and technical point of view which fit perfectly into both our short term and long term plans. The social media space is an area which is important to both us and our clients and having the additional support and expertise is a benefit to all of us.” 

 

Attributed to webitpr Managing Director, Jonathan Dolby:
“The blogosphere is a vast network of unique personalities and opinions which means care and attention is paramount to our operatons. The approach we’re taking differs considerably from our general online distribution work which means Stephen’s knowledge will help us fine tune our work in the social media space."  

Boilerplate Statements

webitpr has specialised in online PR since its inception in 2000. Initially focussing on the Telecoms industry the company has subsequently expanded to cover many industries including IT, Consumer Tech, Gaming, Broadcast, Pharma/Healthcare and Banking and Finance. The company is UK based and works with both PR agencies and corporate clients.

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