Experience

Rostrum

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Growth Strategy

  • May 2023 - Present

  Director of Growth Strategy at award-winning, full service communications agency, Rostrum.I am responsible for developing and implementing the strategies we put in place to drive the agency’s growth and achieve its key business objectives. As well as identifying opportunities for business development through market analysis and marketing, I shape Rostrum’s growth trajectory by formulating and executing the strategic initiatives that will help us cement our position as a full service agency and to thrive in a competitive and fast-changing market. I remain a strategic adviser to clients across Rostrum, advising on topics relating to PR, marketing, communications strategy and reputation management.2017 PR Week 30 under 30. Show less

• Director of PR & Strategy

  • Sep 2018 - May 2023

• Associate Director

  • Dec 2016 - Sep 2018

• Account Director

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

  I am an Account Director at Rostrum, heading up the Financial and Professional Services departments.Rostrum specialises in working with financial services companies, professional services firms and technology businesses across the UK and around the world.Rostrum’s core offering includes PR, social media support, content marketing and research. We also offer a broad range of additional services including copywriting, media training, social media training, LinkedIn support, brand consultancy and event management. Rostrum has built an on-demand global network of partners and associates to deliver high-impact international PR campaigns.Rostrum is a PR Week Top 150 PR agency and Top 50 Digital Agency and a B2B Marketing Top 10 Agency. Clients include Legal & General, EY, Baker & McKenzie, Sodexo, GL Hearn and NetNames.To find out more about how we can help you build your brand, win new business and increase your share of voice – as well as to become a trusted thought leader in the marketplace – call us on 020 7440 8670, tweet at us @rostrumcomms or email enquiries@rostrumpr.com.S.Placido@rostrum.agency020 7440 867807786 013 599@SophiePlacidoSpecialities: PRStrategyReputation managementCorporate communicationsAccount managementMedia relationsCopy writingManagementSocial mediaThought leadershipMarket researchMarketing Show less

• Senior Consultant

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  I am a Senior Account Manager in the Financial Services division of Rostrum Communications.Rostrum Communications is a Top Ten B2B PR agency based in London, with a fast-growing consumer PR practice and particular expertise in digital and social media. Rostrum specialises in PR campaigns for financial services, professional services, technology, retail and support services. We represent a range of leading companies, from high-growth start-ups to blue-chip brand –clients include Legal & General, EY, HSBC, Hitachi Consulting, Sodexo, NetNames and White & Case. We also have an inhouse market research division – Rostrum Research and we provide marketing and lead generation campaigns for clients via Rostrum Marketing.Rostrum Communications operates a global network of partner agencies across EMEA, Asia-Pac and the US, and we are committed to expanding our international presence. We help clients to punch above their weight across a wide range of media, from print and broadcast to social and digital. Rostrum also offers a broad range of additional services including copywriting, media training, social media training, LinkedIn support, brand consultancy and event management.Sophie@rostrumpr.com 020 7440 867807786 013 599@SophiePlacidoRostrum is a Top 150 UK PR agency (PR Week, 2011, 2012) and was nominated for agency of the year (B2B Marketing awards, 2011) and campaign of the year (B2B Marketing awards, 2012). Rostrum is a Top Ten UK B2B PR agency (B2B Marketing, 2013).Specialities: PRMedia relationsReputation managementCorporate communicationsAccount managementCopy writingManagementSocial mediaThought leadershipMarket researchMarketing Show less

• Consultant

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2014

  I am an Account Manager in the Financial Services division of Rostrum Communications.Rostrum Communications is a Top Ten B2B PR agency based in London, with a fast-growing consumer PR practice and particular expertise in digital and social media. Rostrum specialises in PR campaigns for financial services, professional services, technology, retail and support services. We represent a range of leading companies, from high-growth start-ups to blue-chip brand –clients include Legal & General, EY, HSBC, Hitachi Consulting, Sodexo, NetNames and White & Case. We also have an inhouse market research division – Rostrum Research and we provide marketing and lead generation campaigns for clients via Rostrum Marketing.Rostrum Communications operates a global network of partner agencies across EMEA, Asia-Pac and the US, and we are committed to expanding our international presence. We help clients to punch above their weight across a wide range of media, from print and broadcast to social and digital. Rostrum also offers a broad range of additional services including copywriting, media training, social media training, LinkedIn support, brand consultancy and event management.Sophie@rostrumpr.com 020 7440 867807786 013 599@SophiePlacidoRostrum is a Top 150 UK PR agency (PR Week, 2011, 2012) and was nominated for agency of the year (B2B Marketing awards, 2011) and campaign of the year (B2B Marketing awards, 2012). Rostrum is a Top Ten UK B2B PR agency (B2B Marketing, 2013). Show less



PHA Media

• Senior Account Executive

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  I’m a Senior Account Executive in the Entrepreneur and Business Department of PHA Media; one of the UK’s fastest growing PR Agencies. I manage a broad variety of clients, ranging from those in the leisure and holiday industry, to financial and alternative investment companies. I work to plan and implement strategy across these accounts.I have successfully secured coverage in national and international publications and broadcast channels, and have strong contacts across the media.

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011