Think like a wise man, but communicate in the language of the people.
William Butler Yeats

What they say about us

Here’s just a selection of the comments clients and the media have said about Say Something and Director, Angela Leighton.

Phil Pemble, PR manager of Pertemps Employment Alliance, said:

“Primarily, the team at Say Something appreciate our message and understand how to get it across to the right audiences. A good PR company, such as this, can build rapport with its client, use journalistic expertise to best advantage and ensure dynamic links with the media.

“What Say Something does on our behalf is to communicate both local and regional stories in a way that brings clear benefits to our business; something they do particularly well."

 Jim Mann, founder of Bedsearcher, said:

“Say Something has proved to be extremely professional for us at all levels. They don't just assist us with our communications with the media but act as a PR office; handling incoming media enquiries and maximising on the exposure that these opportunities offer.

 “Say Something is always friendly and extremely flexible, as such we view them more as part of our team rather than an outsourced PR function.”

Carolyn Clayton, internet sales administrator for diy doddle & Florprotec, said:

“Wild imagination mixed with creative vision and excellent media experience set Say Something apart from the rest. Without a doubt we will be working with them long into the future.”

Hugh McGouran, chief executive of the Tees Valley Community Foundation, said:

“Say Something works tirelessly to understand who we are and what we want our message to be; and then make it happen - clearly and effectively.”

Duncan Young, managing director of Sanderson Young, said:

"Say Something work hard to understand our needs as a firm as well as keeping the news agenda and the media at the forefront of everything they do - therefore they achieve great success in raising our profile and add great value to our business.

“We have worked with Say Something since its formation and hope to have a long-term relationship with the company."

Chris Pygall, chief executive of aps, said:

"Over the past three years APS has needed several different PR campaigns and Say Something has always delivered beyond the brief. The firm's ability to understand complex material and turn it into news-worthy coverage in targeted publications is why APS has and will continue to work with them."

Alex Hutchinson, Managing Director of Northern Land, said:

“Angela has the ability to quickly understand what is required from a situation or brief – thereafter point her in the right direction and take cover.”

Guy Holmes, Director at Browne Smith Baker Architects, said:

“Say Something provides consultancy services to Browne Smith Baker and has never failed to impress us with an astute grasp of which stories would be good to pursue in raising our profile and an efficiency in making it happen.

“Added to this they are a real pleasure to work with and this clearly pays off when it comes to getting published.”

Jane Pikett, formerly Editor of North East Exclusive magazine, said:

“From a journalist's point of view, Angela is by far one of the best PR executives in the North East. Because she is an accomplished journalist in her own right, she knows exactly how to spot a good story and – crucially - how to communicate that to people like me.

“There is no flannel, no empty story leads, just an unerring ability to give me exactly what I need. Every lead is a good one and is perfectly targeted to my publication. She acts fast, she knows her market and she works well with journalists. I wish everyone in her business were like her.”

Rebekah Ashby, Deputy Business Editor, The Journal, said:

“It can be frustrating working with public relations executives who don't fully appreciate the concept of newspaper agendas and deadlines. That's why it's so refreshing to work with Say Something.

“Angela's walked in our shoes - and it shows. She provides relevant copy which is exceptionally well written and always arrives on time. Her bubbly personality and professional attitude help to further cement a great working relationship.”