News
The declining interest in news and how we can help keep your stories in the public eye.
We live in the age of 24-hour rolling news. Anyone who wants to keep up with events can watch TV news round-the-clock, scroll through news websites on their phone and tune their radio to a news station 24-hours a day. They could even buy a daily newspaper or subscribe to a digital news title online.
Tell your story in your own words, with a KOR Communications podcast
KOR Communications has launched a new podcasting production service for rural business and landed estates who will all have important and interesting stories to tell.
Insight: What’s in it for the countryside? KOR’s Philip Bowern asks if Environment Secretary Therese Coffey’s speech will help win rural votes.
The UK’s natural beauty, the way the countryside has nourished the arts over generations, the importance for our mental health of getting out in the fresh air… they were all there in Therese Coffey’s opening remarks this week (June 6) when she addressed the Countryside Future conference at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire.
The Lower Otter Restoration Project – nearing completion after more than a decade of engagement
KOR Communications has been supporting the £15 million Lower Otter Restoration Project – a partnership between Clinton Devon Estates and the Environment Agency – since 2012.
Three KOR clients shortlisted for top South West property awards
Three clients of KOR Communications, each working on very different development projects, have made the shortlist in their sector for a prestigious property award.
Helping a major global developer win approval for a £30m hotel on a sensitive seafront site
The stunning new £30 million four-star Mercure Hotel, Paignton, is open and welcoming guests - and proving to be a great addition to the business and tourism accommodation and leisure offerings in South Devon.
BBC Countryfile films episode at Clinton Devon Estates
When the call from BBC Countryfile arrived, requesting the opportunity to report from our client Clinton Devon Estates’ organic dairy farm, we were ready to pitch an entire programme.
Western Morning News editor Philip Bowern joins KOR Communications
The award-winning former editor of the south west’s largest regional daily newspaper the Western Morning News has joined KOR Communications to support our work in the land, property and rural affairs sector.
Clinton Devon Estates secures innovative tenant farmer using video applications
Following a review of its farming operations, long standing KOR client Clinton Devon Estates, decided to create an opportunity for an innovative tenant farmer to take on an Estate farm, which had previously been managed in-hand.
The root of Plymouth’s problems
As media coverage of the Plymouth city centre tree felling row enters its third day, I’m astonished that the City Council continues to “steadfastly refuse to give interviews.” (Amal Rajan’s words on Radio 4 this morning).
Double sponsorship deal helps Exeter netball ladies get dressed for success
Exeter Cyclones netball team has scored a double sponsorship deal to help kit players out with new match dresses.
Bradfords opens plumbing and heating branch in new building at Liverton Business Park
Ten years after becoming the first business to move into Clinton Devon Estates’ Liverton 2 Business Park, Bradfords Building Supplies has opened its first purpose-built plumbing and heating branch in the newly constructed Hayes Units.
Tom and Megan make their third Cavanna home move
It’s a hat trick of Cavanna home moves for Tom and Megan Hall who needed a little more space with a new arrival to their family.
Cavanna Homes – Quarterly Home News magazine
Every quarter, KOR plans, writes and manages the design and production of Cavanna Homes’ Home News magazine.
Raising the profile of Exeter Science Park
KOR was the appointed PR agency for Exeter Science Park Limited (ESPL) for seven years – the South West’s centre of excellence for science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) businesses.
KOR’s investigative skills bring rural estate's World War II story to life
KOR helped Kate Teacher of the Hadlow Estate make a public appeal for help identifying where on Estate land a Spitfire crashed during the Battle of Britain.
Riverfly monitoring first for Englefield Estate as it supports river health charity
Englefield Estate has undertaken the first ever riverfly monitoring session on the River Pang, gathering valuable data which will help experts to assess water quality and potential pollution incidents in the future.
Launching the De Beauvoir Block: Hackney’s hub for creative businesses
The De Beauvoir Block, or The Block as it is more commonly known, is a network of 33 workspaces in a former Edwardian warehouse building, owned and managed by the Benyon Estate.
Consultation proves to be the key to winning support and gaining approval for sensitive development on a major rural estate
Gaining planning permission for new homes in rural locations can be controversial. KOR Communications’ early involvement in plans to build on sites within the Englefield Estate in Berkshire was crucial in bringing the projects to a successful conclusion.
The restoration and conservation of Kent’s historic oast houses
They are the striking, circular buildings which are an emblematic sight on the Kent skyline. Oast houses date back hundreds of years and played an important role in the drying out of hops, as part of the brewing process.