managing director, Twelve Thirty Eight
London, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Managing Director at Twelve Thirty Eight Ltd
- Past
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- Director of media relations at Dixons Stores Group (DSG International)
- Director of media relations at DSG international plc
- Director of media relations at The Link
- Group director of media relations at Dixons Stores Group
- Director of media relations at The Link Stores Ltd
- Director of media relations at Dixons Group plc
- Head of European Communications at Broadview International LLP
- Head of European Comms at Broadview Associates
- Divisional manager / head of marketing at Brook Street Bureau plc
- Education
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- Henley Management College
- The Australian National University
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Hamish Thompson’s Summary
WINNER, OUTSTANDING SMALL PR CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS PRIDE AWARDS
SHORTLISTED, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS PRESIDENT'S GRAND PRIX 2009
My business, Twelve Thirty Eight, is an award-winning PR, reputation and communications consultancy, more details on which are available at www.1238kmh.com.
Our team comprises some of the UK's most experienced in-house communicators and journalists from national broadcast and print media.
We offer a service for businesses and public sector organisations - from start-ups to FTSE 100 businesses - that is designed to support their reputational objectives.
Clients include Vision Express, Reevoo.com, Sainsbury's, John Lewis, PC World, Richer Sounds, Disney Store, Magister Artis Capital, The TechGuys, Screwfix, RoadTour and other leading brands.
Unlike most agencies, we take an holistic view of the media and avoid the artificial distinctions between consumer, corporate and financial PR. In our view, the role of public relations is to support an organisation's multi-faceted objectives with a clear unifying message that resonates with all audiences.
Our communications programmes explain organisational purpose, raise customer awareness, spur customer action and build reputation.
We have a fundamentally different business model that draws heavily on social media as a tool to engage with journalists and clients and avoids the expensive trappings and overheads of central London offices. Our announcements typically deliver very high returns on investment and our contact books are the best in the business.
Hamish Thompson’s Specialties:
Media relations, media strategy, crisis management, capital markets communications, corporate and financial media relations, consumer media relations, crisis management, speech writing, development of thought leadership materials, broad-based campaigning, public affairs.
Hamish Thompson’s Experience
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Managing Director
Twelve Thirty Eight Ltd
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
A new approach to reputation and communications consultancy
Every business has an important story to tell - and telling that story to customers and stakeholders is as critical to your business as the products and services that you provide.
The rules and methods of communication are in flux. The power of traditional advertising is on the wane; the way that people buy is changing dramatically. Today's media is exceptional in its power to shape our perceptions.
We are an independent reputation and communications consultancy helping businesses tell compelling stories via the press, broadcast and online media - stories that explain purpose, raise awareness and build reputation.
Acting as the bridge between you and the media we communicate messages that enter into everyday discussion, placing your business agenda and your brand in a wider cultural context.
We create news that gets your customers and stakeholders talking about your brand. -
Director of media relations
Dixons Stores Group (DSG International)
(Public Company; Public Relations and Communications industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years)
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Director of media relations
DSG international plc
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
May 2000 — June 2007 (7 years 2 months)
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Director of media relations
The Link
(Public Company; Consumer Electronics industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years)
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Group director of media relations
Dixons Stores Group
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years)
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Director of media relations
The Link Stores Ltd
(Public Company; Consumer Electronics industry)
2000 — 2006 (6 years)
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Director of media relations
Dixons Group plc
(Consumer Electronics industry)
2000 — 2005 (5 years)
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Head of European Communications
Broadview International LLP
(Consumer Electronics industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years)
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Head of European Comms
Broadview Associates
(Partnership; 201-500 employees; Investment Banking industry)
May 1998 — May 2000 (2 years 1 month)
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Divisional manager / head of marketing
Brook Street Bureau plc
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
May 1993 — May 1998 (5 years 1 month)
UK division of Manpower Inc, global leader in staffing services. Leading a team of specialists responsible for UK marketing strategy and execution, including brand strategy, advertising, database marketing and development, corporate identity, marketing communications, public relations and public affairs.
Hamish Thompson’s Education
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Henley Management College
Executive development programme 2002 — 2003
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The Australian National University
1981 — 1985
Additional Information
Hamish Thompson’s Websites:
Hamish Thompson’s Groups:
Non-exec director of a Hertfordshire-based charity
Member of the Chartered Insitute of Public Relations, Knitting with dog hair
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InternetRetailing - for leaders in e-commerce and multichannel retail -
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Personal Branding Network -
Australian National University - ANU -
ThoseinMedia -
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Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators -
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Retail Industry Professionals Group -
Toy Industry Global -
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Newspaper Professionals Network -
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Broadview Alumni Network -
CIPR - Chartered Institute of Public Relations -
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Twitter for Sourcing and Recruiting -
UK technology journalists and PRs -
Retail Week
Hamish Thompson’s Honors:
Several major industry awards for reputation management and PR, including most recently the Chartered Institute of Public Relations President's Grand Prix for consumer campaign of the year.
Hamish Thompson’s Contact Settings
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