PR, Marketing, Event Management

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APSS

Overview

APSS provides commercial interior design solutions to create a fresh, new look for businesses across a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, leisure, medical/healthcare, manufacturing and education. 

APSS works with clients to design and create efficient and productive workspaces which help boost staff morale and create a lasting impression, taking the stress out of the process. This includes complete design and fit out services. 

The company wanted to raise its profile across the East Midlands to a broader B2B audience and appointed Shooting Star in 2023 to assist in developing a marketing and communication strategy. 

Objectives

Our brief was to: 

  • Help to increase traffic to the APSS website. 
  • Support with the launch of TPS Office Furniture which the APSS Group acquired in 2023. 

Approach

Shooting Star’s approach was to first undertake an audit of current marketing and social media channels so that we could identify gaps.  We then created a strategic marketing calendar with key activities planned over a 12-month period. 

We helped APSS to raise its profile through PR support including drafting and issuing news releases, pitching news stories, writing case studies, social media management and content creation.  

We worked with the marketing team to launch the new APSS and TPS showroom with a VIP event for customers and key stakeholders. We provided event management support including logistics, catering, media outreach, name badges and attending on the day to welcome guests and ensure the smooth running of the event. 

We continue to work closely with the APSS team to create and activate the ongoing marketing and communications plans.  

Results

  • We secured 36 pieces of media coverage with a reach of over 350K across East Midlands business and key sector media in the first year.
  • Achieved 67% attendance at the APSS/TPS showroom launch event with positive feedback from guests:

What an absolutely fantastic event. I was thoroughly impressed by the level of attention to detail – every guest felt welcomed and valued (Nick Pettit – Lincoln College Group) 

We’re so pleased that your hard work means that our offices now reflect your great ideas and products (Systematic) 

  • Increased followers on LinkedIn by 16% within 12 months. 

 

Find out how we can drive results for your business

Maz, Niamh and the rest of the Shooting Star team have become an extension of our in-house team. We’ve been in constant communication, and nothing has ever been too much for them. Since taking them on we’ve managed to reach new heights for the APSS brand, and they have been there every step of the way.

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