Meet the Team

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  Adrian
  In 1985, founded a computer consultancy specialising in the customisation of marketing and financial packages.

  In 1985, founded a computer consultancy specialising in the customisation of marketing and financial packages. Projects for league football clubs, petrol retailers and the Manchester Business School, provided a wealth of hands-on business experience.
  
  Working with Marketing Workshop, I found that my ability to understand and translate high technology language to suit the intended audience made a positive and growing contribution to the business. This was formally recognised by forming a partnership in 1987 and name change to Ainsworth Maguire.
  
  From building our PCs and network, through software implementation, and now migrating to the cloud, I retain my keen sense of technology and apply these skills to the benefit of our clients in PR. Indeed with the internet, mobile communications, social media, digital photography and video, it seems my skills are more relevant to technology PR than ever.

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  Peter
  A vastly experienced copywriter and PR professional, Peter has written for virtually every sector – from B2B, retail, travel & tourism and financial services, to wealth management, education, Higher Education and healthcare.

  A vastly experienced copywriter and PR professional, Peter has written for virtually every sector – from B2B, retail, travel & tourism and financial services, to wealth management, education, Higher Education and healthcare.
  
  His PR work is mainly business/technically focused and typically achieves high levels of exposure. Peter quickly grasps even the most complex of briefs and has a reputation for creativity, reliability and accuracy. His work for the world of education is extensive.
  
  He has written everything from school and university prospectuses and websites to recruitment campaigns, course programmes and annual reviews. Peter works across all mediums and always aims to provide a compelling solution.

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  Kevin
  Kevin recently retired, but still lends a hand when needed and still provides an experienced ear when creating ideas.

  Kevin recently retired, but still lends a hand when needed and still provides an experienced ear when creating ideas.
  
  After an early technical sales career in HVAC, industrial coatings and aerospace Kevin started Marketing Workshop in 1985.
  
  Completion of the CIM diploma and an Open University degree in technology and management followed soon after. Collaboration with Adrian Maguire and the formation of Ainsworth Maguire followed in 1987.
  
  Communication is a core skill. Kevin uses this to give a business a voice to promote ideas, demonstrate capability, best practice and innovation.
  
  This involves written and visual content creation, from substantial web sites and video scripts to feature articles, media briefing packs and support for events.
  
  When not writing - mountains, moors and coastlines are a source for inspiration and relaxation. Travel, with friends and family, in the UK and overseas, perhaps taking in a roadside inn for good food and refreshment are the perfect accompaniment.

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  Munaf
  With more than 16 years experience, Munaf worked for large agencies before setting up Red Chilli Design, our chosen partners for graphic, web, mobile and exhibition design.

  With more than 16 years experience, Munaf worked for large agencies before setting up Red Chilli Design, our chosen partners for graphic, web, mobile and exhibition design. Since then he’s built an impressive portfolio throughout the UK and also in Qatar and Dubai.
  
  He spends most of his time liaising with clients and then working with the team to bring design ideas to life, creating graphics and full web and mobile solutions that work.

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  James
  James lives, breathes and sleeps graphic and website design - creativity is a particular strong point.

  James lives, breathes and sleeps graphic and website design - creativity is a particular strong point. With more than five years' experience, he has created eye-catching, impacting designs for all manner of businesses across most sectors.
  
  James other passion is Manchester City, but please don't hold that against him!

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  Mike
  A graduate of IT and media, Mike breathes life into a myriad of digital media projects.

  A graduate of IT and media, Mike breathes life into a myriad of digital media projects. With experience spanning content management systems, ecommerce, responsive websites and custom Facebook pages. Mike is always on the lookout for new techniques to give his clients’ sites edge.

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  Gaby
  Whether you need a series of one minute shorts for YouTube or a full corporate video Gaby is a highly talented camera operator, video editor and casting assistant.

  Whether you need a series of one minute shorts for YouTube or a full corporate video Gaby is a highly talented camera operator, video editor and casting assistant. She has crew readily available for locations anywhere in the UK, no matter how large or small the shoot. From shoot to editing with the Adobe Master Suite including After Affects, Davinci Resolve and FCP you are assured high quality production values.
  
  As a casting agent she also has direct access to supporting artists nationally so if you need talented 'extras' for the shoot, then we can supply them.

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  Andy
  Andy was a BBC presenter and reporter for 17 years, he presented live from London 2012 and the award-winning BBC1 current affairs programme Inside Out where he made films with people including Sir Bobby Charlton, Yoko Ono and Lord Heseltine.

  Andy was a BBC presenter and reporter for 17 years, he presented live from London 2012 and the award-winning BBC1 current affairs programme Inside Out where he made films with people including Sir Bobby Charlton, Yoko Ono and Lord Heseltine.
  
  He worked at MediaCityUK and offers unrivalled insight into how to get your company’s story in front of the right people. As well as practical radio and TV media training so you feel prepared & confident to deal with every situation. Andy also hosts everything from conferences to business debates and discussions.
  
  You might need help on how to deal with the media with confidence, maybe you need expert advice on who to pitch your company’s story to? Or perhaps you are looking for an accomplished host for your keynote event. That’s where Andy comes in.
  

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  Adrian
  Following three years at Blackpool College of Photography, Adrian began his career by photographing furniture for Littlewoods and Grattan catalogues.

  Following three years at Blackpool College of Photography, Adrian began his career by photographing furniture for Littlewoods and Grattan catalogues. In 1988 the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) hired him as staff photographer and he took up residence in Dhahran.
  
  Very soon he became accustomed to working in very hot and very hostile environmental conditions, including some of the biggest oil processing facilities in the world. Travelling the Kingdom on assignments ranging from refineries to shipping, major construction, power lines and pipelines.
  
  In 1995 he returned to the UK. His area of speciality is industry which includes manufacturing, process plants, fabrication, machinery and automation. The aim is to create striking images from everyday working situations, many of which feature people at work.
  
  There is no doubt that arresting images carry influence and can be very persuasive. Adrian is time served in his photography career and travels everywhere with a car laden with lighting kit!

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  Debbie
  Presentations and Public Speaking Coach: Make fabulous business pitches and networking presentations - whether on-screen or face-to-face and to an audience of just 1 or 101.

  Presentations and Public Speaking Coach: Make fabulous business pitches and networking presentations - whether on-screen or face-to-face and to an audience of just 1 or 101. Debbie is highly experienced and will help you look, sound and feel confident as well as helping you to inject style and personality into your performance.
  
  Debbie’s diverse experience has been gained during more than 30 years in director level Crisis CommunicationsTraining and Reputation Management roles across the private and public sectors. Her front-line experience includes directing national campaigns to defuse hostile and sensitive situations involving industrial accidents and fatalities, environmental conflicts, confrontational pressure group campaigns, large scale redundancies, takeover bids and company closures.
  
  As an experienced journalist, Debbie uses her superb copywriting skills to craft compelling presentation content. And as an acclaimed international professional speaker and former Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association, she makes sure you deliver your presentations with impact and authenticity.