Here we are. A new year. A new shiny calendar. And of course…

New Year’s Resolutions!

It is not a true first week back without your belt a bit tighter, wallet a bit smaller and a healthy dose of New Year resolutions scrawled up and plastered to the front of your fridge.

Since reading many of the top 10 lists on the Internet, we thought we’d share a few of our favourite resolutions; both work-related and in our personal lives.

At Work

1. Slow down! – Stop and check what you are doing! PR can be such a fast paced industry, that slowing down and taking time with the details can only be a good thing.

2. Make a connection – PRBreakfastClub points out a very valid argument: How many of your social network connections or journalist contacts do you actually know? Get out there and meet them face-to-face.

3. Be more social. Understanding social media means participating in the conversation and engaging with followers. PR Daily puts Twitter in perspective by advising PR folks to “Become a better writer – in 140 characters or less.”

4. Read, read and read some more. The best PR practitioners are the ones that are constantly in the know. Although it may not affect you, it may affect your client.

5. Tell a story. Don’t write a pitch.

6. Or you can take cheeky advice from the Hacked off Flack and bury your head in the sand. “If you don’t know about it, you can’t worry about it.”

Day-to-day life

7. Slow down! Again! – Stop and smell the roses. There is a big shiny world away from your desk, take a break and check it out!

8. Remember that however good or bad a situation is, it will change. (This one works for business as well)

9. As losing weight is the number one resolution for us Britons, we like how Jane Shilling of the Daily Mail put it: “Step away from the diet book. Eat less, walk around more.”

10. Travel. There is nothing more valuable than real life experiences.

We wish you good luck with your resolutions as we aim to stick with ours. At least until tomorrow when we end this crazy detox diet!

Cheers to a healthy and happy 2012.

London, England – 19th July 2011 – Jodie Welton, partner and co-founder at global PR agency Connected PR, has been selected to be included in the Young Business Leaders 2011 publication, part of the Who’s Who of Britain’s Business Elite based on her business achievements with Connected PR.

Of the 620,178 directors in the UK aged 35 or under, less than 3% have been chosen to be included in this publication.  In it are individuals who direct and manage a wide variety of successful businesses in the UK, and it aims to recognise young members of the business community who have achieved notable success. In today’s competitive market and testing economic conditions, it is no mean feat to be identified amongst such an elite group.

Awarded the Shell Entrepreneur of the Year award at just 25 years old, Jodie has always attracted attention for her independent thinking and alternative approach. After achieving her degree and post graduate qualification (Cambridge Academy) in Marketing, Jodie went on to work as a PR consultant, both on client and agency side for a wide range of brands such as Altec Lansing, The RNLI, Organix, BT, Twenga and Wyke Farms.

In 2003, Jodie founded Connected PR, an independent global PR agency, together with her sister Paris, which has grown from a labour of love into a global operation with an international network spanning Europe with offices in France. Today the company manages a wide portfolio of clients in the technology, marketing and food industries, including Altec Lansing, Benjoy, Plantronics, InstantLuxe, Leskol, Twenga and Wyke Farms.  Connected PR combines PR, events, brand experiences, sponsorship and media promotions to create memorable and impactful campaigns for these clients.

London, England – November 30^th 2009 – Jodie Welton, partner and co-founder at global PR agency Connected PR, has been selected to be included in the Young Business Leaders 2010 publication, part of the Who’s Who of Britain’s Business Elite based on her business achievements with Connected PR, a company started in 2003 by sisters Jodie and Paris Welton.

Of the 620,178 directors in the UK aged 35 or under, less than 3% have been chosen for inclusion in this title.  It includes individuals who direct and manage a wide variety of successful businesses in the UK, and it aims to recognise young members of the business community who have achieved notable success. In today’s competitive market and testing economic conditions, it is no mean feat to be identified amongst such an elite group.

Awarded the Shell Entrepreneur of the Year Award at just 25 years old, Jodie has always attracted attention for her independent thinking and alternative approach. After achieving her degree and post graduate qualification (Cambridge Academy) in Marketing, Jodie went on to work as a PR consultant, both on client and agency side for a wide range of brands such as Altec Lansing, The RNLI, Organix, BT, Twenga and Wyke Farms.

In 2003, Jodie founded Connected PR, an independent global PR agency, together with her sister Paris, which has grown from a labour of love into a global operation with an international network spanning Europe with offices in France and US. Today the company manages a wide portfolio of clients in the technology, marketing and food industries, including Plantronics, Altec Lansing, Zanox, Gyration, Twenga, Madbid.com, Wyke Farms, Leskol and The Juice Doctor.

“It is no surprise that Jodie has been included,” said Paris Welton, Partner at Connected PR. “She has the rare ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, combining high-level strategic thinking and planning with creativity and on-the-ground ideas – ensuring great results and happy clients all round!”

Movea, Inc., the consumer electronics branch of Movea SA, is the industry-leading provider of motion-based solutions for the digital lifestyle. Based out of California, Moveas Gyration branded products which include mice and keyboards, media centre remotes, presentation pointers and other accessories feature motion-sensing technology for in-air navigation that enables users to stand, think, walk and otherwise work outside of the box.

According to a recent article by Reuters, Britons spent four times as much time on computers, or 24 minutes a day, and twice as much time on mobile phones in 2007 as in 2002, said Greg Smith, Vice president Movea Inc. The UK market represents a unique opportunity for Gyration, and we feel Connected PR is best suited to help us spread awareness and build our brand among a new audience.

Founded in 2006 by sisters Paris and Jodie Welton, Connected PR has grown from a labour of love into a global operation with an international network spanning Europe and addition of a US office earlier this year. For more information on Connected PR or Gyration, please visit HYPERLINK “http://www.connectedpr.eu” www.connectedpr.eu or HYPERLINK “http://www.gyration.com”www.gyration.com

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For further information or images please contact:
Jodie Welton +44(0)7887 780464 / jodie@connectedpr.eu

About Movea Inc
Movea, Inc. is the U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of Movea SA. In January 2008, Movea SA, a spin-off from the French research institute CEA-Lti, acquired all assets of Gyration, Inc. to compliment and expand both companies motion-sensing technology to benefit consumers worldwide in home entertainment, healthcare, mobile phone and computer input devices. Movea, Inc.s consumer products, including Gyrations range of controllers for the digital media markets, remain under the Gyration brand name. Movea, Inc. offers products through traditional retail consumer electronics stores, value added resellers, system integrators and OEM partners. Additional information about Movea, Inc. and its range of Gyration consumer electronics products can be found at HYPERLINK “http://www.gyration.com”www.gyration.com and HYPERLINK “http://www.movea-tech.com”www.movea-tech.com.

About Gyration
Gyration, a Movea brand, is the leader in motion-sensing controllers for the digital lifestyle market, including home entertainment, business communications, healthcare and mobile computing segments. The flagship products are state-of-the-art wireless RF controller and motion-sensing devices. These include the Air Music Remote, which controls a wide range of digital entertainment in the home, and the Air Mouse for PC entertainment enthusiasts and mobile professionals. Additional products are being developed, including a line of innovative devices for video gaming and the Healthcare and Assistive Living industries.

About Connected PR
Innovative and multi-disciplined, Connected PR designs brand communication that engage with customers and achieve results. The agency focuses on smart execution, employing only the best resources for its clients and skillfully combining PR, events, brand experiences, sponsorship and media promotions to create a memorable and impactful campaign. Connected PR executes globally and manages a number of pan-European accounts for clients who range from big to little and are dotted around the globe.