ulamccarthy

ABOUT ME

In 2016 I founded Ula McCarthy PR, an independent agency specialising in the promotion of restaurants, chefs, bars and events. I wanted my agency’s name to make clear from the outset that my clients could expect both a personal and individually tailored service, so after much deliberation I decided to use my own. During my time spent working for some of London’s top PR agencies, I often found that clients preferred a personal 1-on-1 approach when promoting their ventures, and this is something I pride myself on delivering consistently since setting up the agency.

I am hugely passionate about my 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 me. I deliberately work with a manageable roster of clients at any one time, allowing me to guarantee each one the bespoke attention they deserve and I ensure that I am there to provide guidance and help every step of the way.

CLIENTS PAST AND PRESENT

PROJECTS

I have managed a number of bespoke press campaigns for some of London’s most celebrated bars and restaurants. From launching locations such as temper in Soho by renowned chef Neil Rankin and the critically acclaimed The Other Naughty Piglet in Victoria, to independent bars and restaurants such as Night Tales Bohemia Place, Sapling in Dalston and Gilly’s Fry Bar in Finsbury Park – I specialise in creating tailor made campaigns for a variety of clients, all delivered with a personal touch. I have created press-worthy marketing campaigns for existing establishments such as Corazon, Le Bab and Sager + Wilde, and helped to profile brands such as Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka and Battersea based Eaten Alive Fermented Foods. I am also extremely proud to have been a part of Pilot Light, a campaign devoted to combating the stigma associated with depression, addiction and mental health within hospitality.

TESTIMONITALS

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