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RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

Specialist food and drink PR agency RAW has been named ‘PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2026 Roxhill Media Awards, following a rigorous judging process led by senior national journalists.

Founded in 2011 and based in Devon, RAW is celebrating 15 years in business this year. The judges of the award commented: “This agency has been named PR Company of the Year for consistently delivering national-calibre results while remaining proudly regional, offering a truly integrated 360° service that rivals major London firms with stronger ROI and a highly collaborative client experience. By...

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City network group takes its message to the top

ONE of Exeter’s most successful networking, training and support groups will be demonstrating its value to company bosses at a special event next month.

Following requests from its members and local businesses, Exeter PA Network is holding a free ‘showcase’ event.

Employers will have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of their administrative staff belonging to the network and find out more about how it can boost their business.

Kim Glover, founder of the Exeter PA Network, said: ‘At our showcase we will be sharing how we support local businesses and their...

Insurance software specialist chooses Exeter for UK HQ

Insurance industry software specialist, Business Administration and Actuary Corporation (BAAC), is opening a new office in Exeter, following the Managing Director’s relocation from South Africa.

Established in 1997 as PinnAfrica, BAAC provides bespoke web based software to the insurance industry in order to manage sales, claims and contact databases.

Owners Neville and Belinda Du Piesanie and the South Africa Operations Director, bought the company, which boasts some of the biggest names in the motoring industry among its clients, three years ago.

They decided to...

Class People dress up as Mr Men for World Book Day

]Leading independent education specialists Class People swapped their recruitment hats on Thursday for Mr Men, all in aid of World Book Day. With experience in and outside the classroom, CEO Lynis Bassett led the Class People team in dressing up as characters from the Mr Men series of books to help promote reading in schools. Using their social media platforms to create buzz around the day, the consultants dressed in costume read out extracts from their favourite Mr Men books. Lynis Bassett, Chief Executive Officer, Class People says: “We’re no strangers to dressing up and celebrating a...

Optimism revealed in SW Technology Survey

The first survey of technology companies by Tech South West has revealed high levels of optimism for growth across the region.

Carried out by Tech South West, the survey found that 80% of technology firms in the region believe 2017 will be a better year, with greater growth, than 2016, with no business expecting this year to be worse than last. Tech South West, which has more than 500 members across the region, acts as a showcase and champion of what is the fastest-growing sector in the South West.

The survey, which featured organisations based in Bath, Bristol, Cornwall,...

Statement from Devon Contract Waste Ltd

Following a fire at Devon Contract Waste’s Envirohub recycling plant overnight, Simon Almond, Managing Director, Devon Contract Waste Ltd commented:

“It is with a sad heart that I have to announce our Envirohub recycling plant on Marsh Barton Road, Exeter has suffered a major fire overnight.

“I can confirm no one has been injured in the incident and that the fire has been contained by Devon & Somerset Fire Service.

“Thankfully, due to the prompt actions of the fire officers and the bravery of a number of Devon Contract Waste’s staff, we were able to save the...

An explanation of web hosting options

If you’re not in the website and technology industry then the chances are that you’ve never had to worry about what a web host is or how to pick the right one. However, as websites are fast becoming an absolute requirement for any business, whether you are a self-employed builder or a café owner, the need to understand these concepts is growing.

If you don’t have an online presence then how are potential customers going to find out about your services? Listing your services in the paper version of the Yellow Pages or the local newspaper is not going work like it used to do. Most...

Sing when you're winning!

A leading local law firm that has introduced office choirs and gives its staff an equal share of its profits has been ranked number 16 in the influential Sunday Times list of the top 100 mid-sized firms to work for. The firm was also the highest ranked solicitors in the country. At a glittering awards ceremony in London on Thursday, 23 February 2017 Stephens Scown LLP, was placed 16. This is the third consecutive year that the firm has ranked in the mid-sized business category of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For. The announcement was made at an event at Battersea Evolution...

Gilbert Stephens Young Professionals Network get competitive

Gilbert Stephens LLP laid down the gauntlet to their Young Professionals Network by hosting a ten pin bowling competition at Haven Banks Retail Park on 16 February 2017.

All teams who entered showed a competitive streak and Luke Kitteridge, IT Assistant at Gilbert Stephens stole the show by winning both games. Mat Bennett from Bishop Flemming accountants and Rachel Philips of Frosts Estate Agents in Exeter, both showed good form when coming in as joint runners up.

Jamilah Pringle, Associate Solicitor at Gilbert Stephens says, "Everyone enjoyed the evening. It was a great...

Finalists of Devon's Fast Track to Growth programme announced

Exeter businesses Slingshot Six Ltd, Wellity and Speedy Freight Exeter have made it to the final of Devon’s Fast Track to Growth Programme.

Fifteen companies across the county have been selected from over 60 entries to the free business support programme backed by Devon County Council, to help them develop their plans for growth in 2017. One, following a pitch event at Exeter Innovation Centre, will win £20,000 worth of on-going business support for the rest of the year.

The finalists include Exeter based Wi-Fi specialists Slingshot Six Ltd, fitness tracker social media...

Businesses are going back to SMS messages

The internet has really changed the way we communicate over the years. Instead of phone calls, we now rely on video conferences, text messages and social media to connect with others. The same changes are affecting business, too. Live communications with customers are now conducted through more channels than ever before.

Despite these changes, a recent report suggests that a lot of businesses are still using SMS messages to connect with customers. More importantly, many brands and companies who have fully embraced the internet are going back to using SMS messages for marketing....

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RAW named PR Agency of the Year at Roxhill Media Awards 2026

City network group takes its message to the top

Insurance software specialist chooses Exeter for UK HQ

Class People dress up as Mr Men for World Book Day

Optimism revealed in SW Technology Survey

Statement from Devon Contract Waste Ltd

An explanation of web hosting options

Sing when you're winning!

Gilbert Stephens Young Professionals Network get competitive

Finalists of Devon's Fast Track to Growth programme announced

Businesses are going back to SMS messages

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