Riki Neill (Communications Director, Chart. PR, FCIPR)
Director | Founder at RNN Communications- Claim this Profile
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Jacqueline Hamilton, Interior Designer BA(Hons)Fine Art
Riki the Director at RNN COMMS is absolutely amazing and I can highly recommend her. She is bright, sharp, creative and more importantly approachable.! I have worked with her many times and she always delivers. She has helped me with press releases and PR opportunities all of which were amazing and beneficial to my business. Thank you so much Riki, it’s always great to work with you and I really appreciate.!
Louise Nicholson
I have know Riki for a number of years and never fail to be impressed. She is an ideas generator by nature, and thinks about her clients companies as if they were her own. The success of your business is the success of hers. She is creative, innovative, energetic and fiercely driven to achieve whatever she sets out to do. Lucky is the company/individual to have her & her company behind them.
Evelyn McLoughlin
I engaged Riki on a number of brand initiatives and she has been a pleasure to deal with. She works hard to deliver the brief and does so in a very enthusiastic and positive manner.Creative and results focused,Riki adds value with innovative solutions delivering beyond expectations,while keeping a keen eye on budgets. I always enjoy working with Riki and I am delighted to recommend her to future potential clients.
Jacqueline Hamilton, Interior Designer BA(Hons)Fine Art
Riki the Director at RNN COMMS is absolutely amazing and I can highly recommend her. She is bright, sharp, creative and more importantly approachable.! I have worked with her many times and she always delivers. She has helped me with press releases and PR opportunities all of which were amazing and beneficial to my business. Thank you so much Riki, it’s always great to work with you and I really appreciate.!
Louise Nicholson
I have know Riki for a number of years and never fail to be impressed. She is an ideas generator by nature, and thinks about her clients companies as if they were her own. The success of your business is the success of hers. She is creative, innovative, energetic and fiercely driven to achieve whatever she sets out to do. Lucky is the company/individual to have her & her company behind them.
Evelyn McLoughlin
I engaged Riki on a number of brand initiatives and she has been a pleasure to deal with. She works hard to deliver the brief and does so in a very enthusiastic and positive manner.Creative and results focused,Riki adds value with innovative solutions delivering beyond expectations,while keeping a keen eye on budgets. I always enjoy working with Riki and I am delighted to recommend her to future potential clients.
Jacqueline Hamilton, Interior Designer BA(Hons)Fine Art
Riki the Director at RNN COMMS is absolutely amazing and I can highly recommend her. She is bright, sharp, creative and more importantly approachable.! I have worked with her many times and she always delivers. She has helped me with press releases and PR opportunities all of which were amazing and beneficial to my business. Thank you so much Riki, it’s always great to work with you and I really appreciate.!
Louise Nicholson
I have know Riki for a number of years and never fail to be impressed. She is an ideas generator by nature, and thinks about her clients companies as if they were her own. The success of your business is the success of hers. She is creative, innovative, energetic and fiercely driven to achieve whatever she sets out to do. Lucky is the company/individual to have her & her company behind them.
Evelyn McLoughlin
I engaged Riki on a number of brand initiatives and she has been a pleasure to deal with. She works hard to deliver the brief and does so in a very enthusiastic and positive manner.Creative and results focused,Riki adds value with innovative solutions delivering beyond expectations,while keeping a keen eye on budgets. I always enjoy working with Riki and I am delighted to recommend her to future potential clients.
Jacqueline Hamilton, Interior Designer BA(Hons)Fine Art
Riki the Director at RNN COMMS is absolutely amazing and I can highly recommend her. She is bright, sharp, creative and more importantly approachable.! I have worked with her many times and she always delivers. She has helped me with press releases and PR opportunities all of which were amazing and beneficial to my business. Thank you so much Riki, it’s always great to work with you and I really appreciate.!
Louise Nicholson
I have know Riki for a number of years and never fail to be impressed. She is an ideas generator by nature, and thinks about her clients companies as if they were her own. The success of your business is the success of hers. She is creative, innovative, energetic and fiercely driven to achieve whatever she sets out to do. Lucky is the company/individual to have her & her company behind them.
Evelyn McLoughlin
I engaged Riki on a number of brand initiatives and she has been a pleasure to deal with. She works hard to deliver the brief and does so in a very enthusiastic and positive manner.Creative and results focused,Riki adds value with innovative solutions delivering beyond expectations,while keeping a keen eye on budgets. I always enjoy working with Riki and I am delighted to recommend her to future potential clients.
Credentials
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Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing InstituteDec, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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RNN Communications
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director | Founder
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Jan 2013 - Present
PRCA Dare awards, best small agency 22 & 21: CIPR PRide Outstanding Small Agency of the Year 22, 19, 15, At RNN Communications, we're an integrated agency that delivers solutions for our clients, through intelligent, creative and engaging communications.We become an integral part of clients' businesses... it's a partnership. We're here to promote clients' products and services across traditional and digital channels, celebrate their good news, help to grow their customer base and offer the best advice in stormy waters.Clients include international FMCG brands, world-leading renewables companies, national retailers, B-2-B events and start-ups - plus, we operate across both NI & ROI. RNN Comms: - From FMCG to beauty and fashion clients and everything in-between, we’ve created award-winning campaigns that reach multiple-touch points. - Whether it be a brand equity programme for an ambitious start-up or an influencer-relations road map for an international brand, it’s all about crafting the strategy and best approach. RNN Digital: - Creating & implementing digital solutions that increase brands' presence online, raise awareness, create digital conversations, engage with audiences and drive business - Strategic delivery of online solutionsRNN Green: (Finalist, Best Energy Saving SME, Action Renewables Awards, 2015) - Renewable sector specific communications from informed professionals - Integrated communications, consultation on issues and risk assessments ahead of legislative changesIf you're looking for an integrated agency that delivers solutions, combined with a 'can do' approach, then we'd love to hear from you.Notes: - Agency campaign named as Best Sponsorship by a Retailer in Ireland at FMCG awards - Agency work featured in industry bible, PR Week. - Riki listed in Business First's '40 under 40' (2016, 2015 & 2014). Check us out at www.RNNCommunications.com or join the conversation @RNNComms @RNNGreen or via facebook
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Marketing & Communications Consultant
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Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
Consumer, Retail, Brand and B-2-B MarComms Consultant, specialising in results-driven campaigns through: Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, PR, Engagement Programmes, Digital, Sponsorship Identification & Amplification and General Communications.Clients range from NI & ROI SMEs to major brands. Current projects include launching new business ventures - NI & ROI, trade programmes in the grocery sector, B2B PR for trade event, promotions in the food and hospitality sectors, press office activities, in-house marketing support and a brand equity programme for a multi-national. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss how strategic communications could help your company. 2bMC
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Freshwater UK
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Managing Director (NI & ROI)
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Jul 2011 - Feb 2012
Formerly life COMMUNICATIONS, Freshwater acquired the agency in 2009. Directed all-Ireland campaigns for many clients including Specsavers, Kingspan Renewables, Gala Retail Services, easyFairs, Down Royal Racecourse, General Mills - Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Green Giant - Dalvey menswear amongst others. Formerly life COMMUNICATIONS, Freshwater acquired the agency in 2009. Directed all-Ireland campaigns for many clients including Specsavers, Kingspan Renewables, Gala Retail Services, easyFairs, Down Royal Racecourse, General Mills - Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Green Giant - Dalvey menswear amongst others.
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life COMMUNICATIONS
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director
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Sep 2001 - Jun 2011
Started 'life' as agency junior and fast-tracked to become an account director within six years. Only the best was good enough at the agency, resulting in an enviable client roster and long-list of awards for clients and the agency. Created and executed campaigns for major brands, household names and smaller Irish businesses. Highlights include:Managing the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind / Specsavers SHADES campaign with Roy Keane for five years (PRII Best Sponsorship Gold winner); Opening over 20 stores for Specsavers across IrelandIdentifying and managing many sponsorships for Specsavers over ten years - over 50s, Bloom, MS Readathon etc Creating and implementing the Specsavers Irish Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition annually including launches with Gok Wan, Rosanna Davison, Jodi Albert & Glenda GilsonWorking on all Marketing Comms for Gala for 7 years including the brand's major 10th birthday celebrations and Gala's sponsorship deal for RTE's Nationwide. Launching Matalan in NI and opening all stores for the brand Agreeing and coordinating x2 exclusive shoots for the Sunday Independent magazine - Vivienne Westwood and Remus UomoThe identification and launch of a world-first for KIngspan Renewables - VarisolReceiving award recognition for the first-ever PR campaign for Lyons Tea in NI Client experience includes: Specsavers, Gala, Walkers, Tropicana, Lyons Tea, Robert Roberts, Woodford Bourne, Crossgar Foodservice, Sacla, Pomegreat, Douglas & Grahame, Matalan, TJ Hughes, Dalvey, Kingspan - Renewables and Environmental, Country Crest, CATEX, Professional Beauty, Autumn Gift and Home show, PLan Expo, IFEX, Beaufort Interiors, Slatterys Travel, Stein Travel, Green Giant, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley etc.
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Education
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2020 - 2020
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
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Digital Marketing Institute
Digital Marketing Diploma -
2001 - 2002
University of Ulster
MSc in Communications, Advertising & PR -
1998 - 2001
University of Ulster
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine & Applied Art
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