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ABOUT UMPR

UMPR is a boutique communications agency specialising in the promotion of restaurants, chefs, bars, F&B brands and events. Founded in 2016 by Ula McCarthy, the agency prides itself on championing new, innovative and independent brands through strategic and creative marketing & PR.

During her time spent working for some of London’s top communications agencies, Ula often found that clients preferred a personal 1-on-1 approach when promoting their ventures, and this is something she prides herself on delivering consistently since setting up the agency.

Ula is hugely passionate about her work; helping a restaurant or bar grow from an idea to a busy and successful business is an absolutely priceless feeling that continues to inspire her. Her small team deliberately work with a manageable roster of clients at any one time, allowing them to guarantee each one the bespoke attention they deserve and ensure that they are there to provide guidance and help every step of the way.

CLIENTS PAST AND PRESENT

PROJECTS

UMPR specialise in creating tailor-made campaigns for some of London’s most celebrated bars and restaurants, all delivered with a personal touch.

The team have managed bespoke press campaigns for a wide variety of clients, from big launches such as temper in Soho by chef Neil Rankin and Night Tales in Hackney Central, to independent bars and restaurants including Corazón, Le Bab and Sager + Wilde and brands from Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka to Battersea-based Eaten Alive Fermented Foods. UMPR are also extremely proud to be a part of Pilot Light, a campaign by celebrated chef Andrew Clarke devoted to combating the stigma associated with depression, addiction and mental health within hospitality.

TESTIMONIALS

Working with Ula through the critical stages of a new business launch, her guidance, network, professionalism and support were invaluable. The architect of the original PR and marketing strategy, Ula led the PR performance resulting in high profile, high quality articles in significant and relevant publications. Supporting the team and guiding us to ensure that the key components of our business were represented and covered appropriately.

Ula is just a pleasure to work with.

temper Managing Director, Sam Lee

Working with Ula is an absolute pleasure. She’s uniquely dedicated and personal in her approach -she truly becomes a part of the team. We would strongly recommend her to any restaurant who’s looking for someone to really understand and champion their business, and work closely alongside them to achieve their goals.

Le Bab co-founder, Stephen Tozer

I do not hesitate in recommending Ula. She was hands on and personal in all aspects of our campaign. She’s professional, pragmatic and innovative. She’s also really fun to work with! Look no further for your PR needs.

Season Kitchen & Gilly’s Fry Bar founder, Neil Gill

Ula was an invaluable advisor to us from the start and was central to helping us hone who we are and how were wanted to be perceived. She has the enviable quality of being able to combine an intuitive understanding of what we were trying to achieve with her pertinent insights into the broader industry while always being mindful of our unique requirements. We were continually impressed by her ability to tailor her approach to us. We could not be happier with the nature, level, volume and (most importantly) the quality of the coverage we received. Ula quickly created the ideal launch platform for our new business and was wonderful to work with – someone who genuinely cared for our project. We look forward to working with her again.

Sapling founder, Bob Ritchie

CONTACT ME

ula@ulamccarthy.com

07584 079 540