The associate approach to marketing and communications proves successful for two Bath-based companies, Designbull Ltd. and DWP Public Relations Ltd.

Henry Ford, the American Industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, once said that ?Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success?.

Working together has proved very successful; as their associate approach to marketing and communications is the perfect fit with clients. In just twelve months, DWP Public Relations and Designbull Ltd. have swiftly developed a network of communications and marketing professionals who can deliver on client requirements. The complementary businesses have developed a one-stop shop for clients to access a range of key disciplines including media relations/reputation management, brand development design/marketing, web development/e-marketing, media training/planning and crisis management.

Andy Fuller, Director of Designbull comments: ?The benefits of our associate approach are plain to see. Clients not only have access to a team with almost 100 years collective experience of delivering communications campaigns, they can receive a more structured marketing, design and PR approach, as we can manage the entire communications efforts.?

The associate approach also provides clients with a wider access to sector knowledge. For instance, Designbull has worked with clients within the Construction, Charity, IT and Financial Services sectors, whilst DWP has a proven track record in Management Consultancy, Telecoms, Government and Manufacturing. David Pippett, Director of DWP comments:

?We can also provide experts for very specific requests. For instance, when we have a national client that has a high profile media interview, we can work closely with our media trainer who presented The Money Programme and has written for The Sunday Times to provide a much needed refresher, or a more intense full media training session.?