15 members’ NEWS - people and teams CONTD.
raising a glass to the pride o’ dundee The Dundee Gin Company has launched a brand-new gin liqueur. The limited-edition bottle was created in honour of the recent Dundee Pride event and a £5 donation from each sale went directly to this important charity. The Pride Gin Liqueur featured in bars and retailers in and around Dundee, its distinctive bespoke label proudly supporting the event. With popularity for the gin growing as the days went on, the amount of money raised grew and grew. The original aim of the gin’s creation was to help fund Pride, but the unity it created was also a great boost for the team and helped them maintain their enthusiasm and energy over the long hours they worked for every extra sale. The Dundee Gin team were also running the VIP and performers’ bars, with all profits going directly back to Dundee Pride. The event was a huge success and the team at The Dundee Gin Company really enjoyed supporting a cause which has been close to their hearts since the event launched last year. On the same day as Dundee Pride, The Dundee Gin Company also had tasting events in Aviemore, Dunblane and St Andrews. Some of the team set off as early as 6:45 a.m. and others returned as late as 1 a.m., so the coffee machine was running on overdrive! The commitment and organisational skills of the people involved meant that all four events that weekend ran seamlessly, with multiple sell-outs and many good reviews.
Ginger PR Grows Ginger Public Relations has expanded its team as it welcomes Rachel Wilson as Senior Account Executive. A graduate of Communications with Public Relations from Robert Gordon University, Rachel joins Ginger PR from Aberdeen based Langstane Press bringing over six years’ experience. Elaine Fleming, Director, Ginger PR, said: “We are thrilled Rachel has joined Ginger PR. She is brimming with creative flair, design expertise and enthusiasm, as well as a strong marketing and PR background. She has immediately helped to deliver an exceptional service for our clients, whether that’s securing media coverage, creating social media strategies and content or writing newsletters, websites and blogs. Rachel said: “The diverse range of clients Ginger PR works with was a
huge draw for me. Each client requires a tailored approach which means the scope of work is highly varied. We are continually devising fresh ways to impact their brand, raising their profile, attracting new customers and increasing sales.” Operating for over ten years, Ginger PR works with Dundee & Angus businesses as well as a raft of national clients, shaping their reputation and increasing brand awareness. Clients have included Montrose Rope & Sail, Peter Vardy, The Craig Group, Smithies Gin Company, Edwards Engineering, Barratt Homes and Fasque House. Interested in finding out how Ginger PR can help raise your business’ profile? Check out their website or email: hello@ginger-pr.com www.ginger-pr.com
Kinross Wooden Products dedicate time to giving back Each month, Kinross Wooden Products give their team time off to do community work of their choice, with the only condition being that they must feel they’ve made a difference. On their most recent ‘Friday Fun Day’, the team provided and installed meeting room furniture to Barnardos new office in Perth and additional storage for Teen Ranch’s tack room at Inchture – all free of charge.
economy by managing the furniture, office planning and office relocations for several large organisations such as SNH and Perth & Kinross Council, while co-ordinating their excess products to be reused in other organisations.
Not only does the business commit to helping out charities and community groups, it also actively contributes to the circular
Kinross Wooden Products said it makes sure everything it does supply is matching and absolutely fit for purpose. DACC • CONNECTED | WINTER 2019
