We are currently updating famous fans for Hendo’s. Richard Hawley, David Blunkett MP and Paul Potts CBE, Chairman of the Press Association, have all been mighty helpful and forthcoming in their loving of Sheffield’s favourite relish. Sean Bean is a major fan as are the Blades and Owls, in fact the more people I talk to the more love we get.

One slight disappointment was Michael Palin’s agent who informed us that “Michael does not do advertising or promotional work”. Hmmmm I am sure there is a contradiction in there somewhere.

However the vast majority of people are clamouring to show their support for this charming and unusual brand that remains so close to how it was 100 years ago. But where are the female Sheffield fans, I know they are out there….go on show your love.

Here’s a little teaser shot ahead of going to print and web with all of the famous fans, and if anyone else wants to get in touch to show their support please feel free to email clare@d4pr.com or call us on 0114 276 9512

In Sheffield for under a year and our Clare has already made quite an impression.

“A year ago, The Star Business Monthly teamed up with Ben Sequerra, now Chief Executive Officer of Pro Sheffield, to discover the 35 most influential young business people in South Yorkshire. That first list of talented individuals - all under the age of 35 - proved so popular that a whole new list has been drawn up for 2009.”

Clare Williams was on the list and attended the awards with a rather large grin on her face. “It is such a brilliant feeling to be recognised in your area of expertise, not only that, I knew nothing about it until Ben Sequerra contacted me for a photo!” To read the full article please click here

(As Clare hates her photo being taken she will not thank us for pointing out, her piccie is in the top right!!)

Tony Christie - Made in Sheffield Film Review

Tony Christie is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I can guarantee, whether you are a fan of his music or not, you will fall for his unaffected charm. Creative Sheffield’s project, designed to increase exposure to this lovely city is wonderful. And who wouldn’t be interested in a project worked on by Tony Christie, Richard Hawley and other well-loved Sheffield creative types?

My only concern is echoed by other Sheffield folk: we quite like Sheffield being a well kept secret. If everyone discovers this creative, boutiquey, bijou city with it’s stunning architecture, uncommonly friendly people and fascinating colloquialisms, nestled in God’s back garden, they’ll all want to come here.

The film I previewed on this project, whilst initially suffering from some comical editing hiccups (taken in the natural good humour inherent in our village-city) achieved what it set out to do. I asked my peers their opinion, which wasn’t entirely necessary as they were visibly glowing with pride.

It’s all summed up rather wonderfully by the pub landlord featured in the film: Sheffield folk all have an opinion on where they live, perhaps due to being permanently surrounded by views, may perhaps be unaware as to quite how creative their city is, but protect it fiercely whatever the weather. After all, who else will?

Tony Christie - Made In Sheffield cover of Arctic Monkeys, Only One Who Knows

Rumour, mystery, passwords and funny handshakes… well not really, but it was a secret project we were working on.

We don’t know if you have heard anything, but there was a rumour going around that D4 are up to something. Now you can stop trying to get it out of us, the tickle sticks and water torture are no longer necessary. D4PR is finally here!

Due to client demand we have had a sudden growth spurt and D4 as it exists just cannot contain all of the creativity and work on its own. It’s not a case of growing too big for our boots, we’ve just suddenly shot up like a magic beanstalk and needed to clearly identify our service offering, so that all you lovely people understand everything we can do for you.

All that is left to do is listen out for your inbox ding, or the sound of the post hitting the doormat and frantically flick through, throwing away the boring bills and bank statements to see if you have been invited to the party of the year. Well what is the point of officially launching our PR company without a party to invite all of our clients and their friends to as well, to share a bit of happy success in an otherwise gloomy time of year?

Here’s a couple of behind-the-scenes shots from the original photoshoot. Thanks to Tom Jackson and the model we hired as part of the project for doing such a wonderful job. Listen out for our competition coming soon…..