Alison Bell
PR pro, writer, runner
Hello!
I am a talented PR and communications project manager, with 10 years' agency experience and a particular knack for writing.
As an English native speaker with excellent French and German skills, I have worked on several international campaigns with a special focus on clients in the political and tech sectors.
Always sure to go the extra mile, I'm also a very keen marathon runner.
Currently based in Berlin.
Work
May 2, 2016
Immigration is a hotly contested issue, particularly ahead of the June referendum on a potential BRexit. Medigo.com’s co-founder Pawel Cebula is a strong proponent of the […]
April 5, 2016
Under the EU Directive for cross border healthcare, patients across Europe are entitled to treatment in other member countries. This provision can be especially useful to […]
April 2, 2016
Exberliner is an English-language magazine published monthly here in Berlin. The magazine has recently launched a start-up section and I pitched a freelance contribution about medical-related […]
Capabilities
Strategic Consultancy
Want to improve your communications? Need advice? With experience in developing (and implementing) complex communication plans for international clients large and small, I can be trusted to find the perfect strategy to make the voice of you and your business heard.Media relations
Classic PR measures to help raise brand awareness in trade and consumer titles, both print and online. Reaching out to target journalists in English, French or German with the stories that interest them the most both proactively and reactively (crisis management PR).Project Management
Coming from a full-service agency background, I am experienced in the successful management of fully integrated communication and marketing projects (including PR, advertising, events and online). Great organisation skills and attention to detail to help put your mind at ease, no matter how complex the project.Content Development
Be it press releases, articles, marketing materials or social media campaigns, let me find the right words to promote your business. Experienced in SEO.Play
Running wild!
A marathon ambition
I have a goal in life: 80 cities, 80 marathons. A Phileas Fogg-esque voyage around the world in 80 races. The personal challenge started in Paris in 2009, and since then I've run 10 more marathons in cities across Europe. Next stop: tbc.Marathons completed:
1. Paris, April 2009 - 4:07:592. Berlin, Sept 2009 3:51:17
3. London, April 2010 – 3:30:09
4. Edinburgh, May 2010 - 3:48:26
5. Amsterdam, October 2010 - 3:36:50
6. Leipzig, April 2011 - 04:04:56
7. Köln, October 2011 - 4:00:41
8. London, April 2012 – 3:51:44
9. Berlin, Sept 2012 – 3:51:38
10.Berlin, Sept 2014 – 3:51:40
11. Hamburg, April 2016 - 3:28:44
Countdown to race day
Eeep! Number of days to next race: Big Berlin 2500
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May 2, 2016
SPOILER ALERT! This story has a happy ending! Back in April 2010 I ran the London marathon, setting an impressive PB of 3:30:09. Annoyingly, since then […]
