Ultravox Training announces collaboration with Carrington Communications
Veteran broadcaster joins forces with Lincoln-based marketing agency
Rod Whiting is bringing his 35 years of broadcasting experience to businesses across the UK, offering his professional bespoke media training on behalf of the digital marketing and PR agency Carrington Communications.
Rod, who has worked for the BBC, ITN and commercial networks for over three decades, provides media training through his own brand, Ultravox Media Training.
Now, Carrington clients are also able to access Rod’s media training, adding to the agency’s existing digital marketing services for clients in manufacturing, professional services and tourism.
It also means Rod - now a presenter on commercial station Boom Radio - has been reunited with his former BBC colleague David Sykes, before joining Carrington where he leads the agency’s PR team.
David Sykes, PR Account Director at Carrington said:
“I used to be a reporter and producer for Rod’s programmes on BBC Radio Lincolnshire and he is a truly formidable interviewer who knows exactly how to get the best from an interviewee or put them on the spot.
“As valuable as media coverage can be, there’s a good reason why people find the prospect of speaking to journalists or appearing on TV and radio daunting because the consequences could be either hugely beneficial or disastrous. Fortunately, good media training and preparation can help ensure interviews go the right way, helping organisations and individuals get their message across to large audiences while proving themselves as experts that people can trust.
“We’ve arranged for Rod to train spokespeople from a few of the companies we work with already, and the feedback has been excellent so I’m really excited that we’re able to go this next step further and join forces properly.”
Ultravox Media Training CEO, Rod Whiting said:
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside Carrington Communications. It’s been an aspiration to collaborate with a high quality PR organisation for a while and it’s good to be working with David again.
“Ultravox began trading as Rod Whiting Communications in January 2021, but, having now grown the business from a stand-still, the time is ripe for the next stage of development for the Ultravox Media Training brand. This, for me, is a natural and sensible progression in what is likely to be a challenging economic environment where media communications will be a critical business function.”
Carrington is a Lincoln-based digital marketing agency which specialises in manufacturing, professional services and the visitor economy. Founded in 2016, it’s now the marketing partner for dozens of well-known regional businesses, including Duncan & Toplis, Wilkin Chapman, Revesby Country Fair, Visual Print & Design and music venue The Drill.
ABOUT CARRINGTON
Carrington Communications is a digital marketing agency based in Lincoln. Founded in 2016 by Rob Tomkinson, the company specialises in PR, SEO, PPC and social media for the manufacturing, professional services and leisure & tourism sectors.
Its team specialises in building brand reputations, revitalising websites and overhauling online lead generation for manufacturers, professional services firms and visitor attractions. it’s now the marketing partner for dozens of well-known regional businesses, including Duncan & Toplis, Wilkin Chapman, Revesby Country Fair, Ballards Removals and music venue The Drill.
Carrington’s clients include Ballards Group, Bex Design & Print, Brook & Mayo, Bytronic, Complete Hearing Solutions, Contacta, Cope Seeds, Duncan & Toplis, Harlaxton Manor, Home From Home Care, Kin3tic Performance, LACE Housing, Lincoln College, Minster Group, Revesby Country Fair, Teledyne FLIR and Wilkin Chapman.
For more information, visit www.carringtoncommunications.com.