Goodyear Dunlop

As experts in safety and innovation, Goodyear has been at the forefront of tyre technology for over 100 years.

Connect PR was appointed in 2010 to drive coverage in regional and non-automotive press to promote Goodyear's safety partnerships with the RNLI and Mountain Rescue.

We've also helped communicate the unique benefits of OptiGrip and EfficientGrip tyres to trade and safety-conscious motorists. Our biggest campaign this year has been the return of the Goodyear blimp.

HiQ

It is the 'fast fit network you can be sure of', and HiQ has positioned itself as a leader in the automotive sector thanks to its principles of honesty, reliability and value.

Boasting the only partnership based franchise structure in the industry, Connect PR has elevated the brand through a variety of campaigns and activities.

With a great deal of national, regional and trade press coverage for HiQ's sponsorship of the British Touring Car Championship and partnership with Breast Cancer Care, the brand is enjoying unprecedented exposure.

And when you can count on singer Melanie C and Sally Gunnell OBE as celebrity ambassadors for the brand, it's safe to say that the future has never been rosier!

The Johnstone's Paint Trophy

We've helped the Johnstone's Paint Trophy bring colour to the beautiful game in more ways than one.

Since Johnstone's Paint took over the sponsorship of the Football League Trophy in 2006, the brand has scored a number of spectacular efforts of its own.

Connect PR supplements the sponsorship with dozens of interactive, community based projects - all yielding national column inches.

Our proactive work has played its part in Johnstone's enjoying its most successful season ever in 2009/10, including a 46 per cent increase in overall attendances.

WD-40

WD-40 is the world's number one multi-use product and when last looked, was in more homes than Coca Cola.

Connect PR was appointed in 2009 to handle trade and consumer PR for WD-40 with a specific brief to target tradesmen and DIYers.

Our recent campaigns include the sponsorship of the Scout's DIY badge and the sponsorship of world number three darts player James Wade.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

The Transporter, Crafter, Caddy and iconic Camper Van are all the work of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

We were appointed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles at the beginning of 2010 to handle PR for its dealer network.

Retailers opt in to our quarterly PR programme and we currently have three quarters of the network opting in.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has also enjoyed huge exposure for the brand after sponsoring Premier League darts players James Wade and Mark Webster.

Volkswagen UK

Volkswagen UK is the third biggest car retailer in the UK.

Connect PR has operated a retailer PR programme with Volkswagen UK since 2008 focusing on media coverage for the manufacturer's network of retailers.

The programme has been used by over 70 per cent of the 230+ sites, generating over £2m of coverage since inception.

Uni Mitsubishi Pencil

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. is one of the biggest names in the UK rollerball market.

Appointed to deliver sustained PR campaigns, Connect PR is focused on promoting the company's latest innovations by targeting a wide range of users from the busy office professional to the dedicated student.

Whether it be commissioning a search to find the UK's messiest top desk drawer or simply giving away a Jetstream pen sample, our results have demonstrated a clear return on investment every time.

Uponor

In 2010 Uponor tasked us with increasing its profile in the trade press. Our objective is to communicate its position as the UK's leading provider of underfloor heating and an expert in the plumbing market.

Since then, we have handled a range of new product launches, from heat pumps to revolutionary tool-free secure jointing systems and have also introduced Uponor to darts. The company is now a main shirt sponsor for Mark Webster, who is also a qualified plumber. The sponsorship allows Uponor to reach its key target audience, professional plumbers and installers, week in, week out during the Premier League season and throughout the year during other televised tournaments.

Higgs & Sons

Higgs & Sons is an award-winning Midlands law firm, employing a team of 80 lawyers.

The firm understands the needs of individuals and businesses and has one of the largest private client practices in the Midlands. Its astute business team offers pragmatic and clear advice, working with start-ups through to multi-million pound national companies.

Higgs is one of our longest-standing clients and we handle PR and look after the firm's brand.

Yale Europe

Yale Europe was one of the world's first manufacturers of forklift and pallet trucks. The company has an unrivalled heritage in the design and manufacture of electric, diesel, LPG and CNG-powered counterbalance forklift trucks and is credited with introducing the first electric powered lift truck to the European market in 1919.

Today, as one of Europe's fastest-growing forklift truck brands, Yale Europe Materials Handling produces a full range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment in capacities from 1000kg to 16000kg. These forklift trucks provide customers with unrivalled productivity and the lowest lifetime cost of ownership solution on the market.

Connect PR is responsible for trade and dealer PR across Europe.

Autogas

Autogas Limited is the leading supplier of automotive LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) or Autogas to UK forecourts, supplying over 215 Shell and other independent service stations throughout the country.

Around 140,000 UK motorists are currently enjoying the environmental benefits and cost savings associated with running a vehicle on LPG.

Connect PR handles trade and consumer PR for Autogas.

Weston Park

A 17th century stately home set amidst 1,000 acres of parkland, Weston Park was for 300 years the family home of the Earl of Bradford and is now held in trust for the nation by the Weston Park Foundation, a Charitable Trust.

Weston offers more than just beautiful gardens, architecture and history; the house and stables are available for corporate hospitality, its park hosts an extensive range of high profile public events throughout the year and its Granary Farm Shop, Grill Restaurant and Art Gallery are open daily to visitors.

Connect PR has provided both national and regional PR support since 2004 helping to promote the Weston Park facilities and strengthening its brand awareness across consumer and B2B media titles.

Speedy Hire

When the UK's leading equipment rental and support services provider was looking for a sport sponsorship it turned to us for help. We introduced Speedy to the Professional Darts Corporation and the rest as they say is history.

Speedy is now giving its name to the Speedy Hire UK Open - the national FA cup of darts where anyone, regardless of who they are, can try to qualify.To launch the sponsorship we called in three of the finest darts stars on the planet - including 15 times World Champion Phil Taylor - to give the sponsorship launch the ultimate 'Power' boost.

We are now working with Speedy to activate the sponsorship within traditional and social media ahead of the final of the event, which will be held over four days at the Reebok Stadium in June.Darts legend, Andy 'The Viking' Fordham, is supporting our activation programme, which is being managed from a website, created by us for the sponsorship.