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Happy Birthday Charlie!

This weekend we celebrated our son Charlie's birthday - I can't believe it's been a year already! This time 12 months ago we were bringing our...

Posted by Nina on 12 Dec 2011 at 23:22

Time too say goodbye… for now anyway!

Well, what can I say!? The RBP wagon has pulled up and dropped me off for the final time. Still they do say all good things must come to an end...

Posted by Joshua on 12 Dec 2011 at 23:19

Educating China

Over the past 12 weeks, RBP has enjoyed a special partnership with the international college at the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher...

Posted by Nina on 12 Dec 2011 at 23:17

Snow long ago

It's now a year since the UK got hit by crazy snowfall and we all spent a week working from home after the RBP office was forced to close for the...

Posted by Hannah on 12 Dec 2011 at 23:15

My new start!

I’m now into my fifth week at RBP, so I thought it was about time I did my introductory blog. I’ve really enjoyed my time here...

Posted by Sarah on 12 Dec 2011 at 10:33

Festive retreat…ohne Apfelstrudel

Last weekend I jetted off to Germany to get my festive fix at the Christmas markets. After one night in Dusseldorf, myself and a friend caught...

Posted by Sarah on 07 Dec 2011 at 15:09

Not your average office...

Google is renowned for its super-relaxed LA offices, where the idea is to encourage people to be creative, even if it means taking time out from...

Posted by Hannah on 07 Dec 2011 at 15:06

The mummy returns

After an amazing six months on maternity leave, I’m back in the Leeds RBP office today. While I’ll miss spending every day with my...

Posted by Kerrie on 05 Dec 2011 at 17:31

The countdown is on!

Today was a pretty special day, which had a number of us here in the RBP office quite excited... It's the start of the countdown to Christmas!...

Posted by Hannah on 01 Dec 2011 at 13:43

Not your average scooter

Scooters may be cool and retro, but it's not often they're associated with speed - well, try telling that to the new BMW Motorrad...

Posted by Hannah on 01 Dec 2011 at 13:28

Cover Star

Picking up a copy of Fabulous magazine, I was proud to see Amy Childs, star of The Only Way is Essex, sat astride a Harley-Davidson. It was...

Posted by Carli on 30 Nov 2011 at 13:46

Motorcycle Live

Last week members of the RBP PR team headed down to the NEC in Birmingham for the Motorcycle Live show. The halls were jam-packed with...

Posted by Carli on 30 Nov 2011 at 13:43

Meeting and greeting

Earlier this month, I flew out to Milan for the EICMA motorcycle show. However, I wasn’t there to gaze at the amazing new...

Posted by Joshua on 22 Nov 2011 at 09:18

Christmas has come early!

I know I already blogged about getting a new car last week - but now I've actually picked up my little Chevrolet and it definitely feels like...

Posted by Hannah on 22 Nov 2011 at 09:10

Forget Silicon Valley!

Scunthorpe has just been crowned Britain's top "eTown" by Google for the fastest growing hub of online commerical activity after it...

Posted by Chris on 22 Nov 2011 at 09:07

The rush-hour slowdown

I'm sure everyone understands that during certain times of the day our internet speed can become extremely slow. A new study from Uswitch...

Posted by Chris on 22 Nov 2011 at 09:05

Worried about your web privacy?

If you're worried about your web privacy while surfing the internet, then things are about to change. The World Wide Web Consortium (w3C) want to...

Posted by Chris on 18 Nov 2011 at 14:07

What a Guy 2!

I have to admit, when I accompanied the Bennetts Biker Dream entrant who had her dream fulfilled on Monday, I fulfilled my own Biker Dream! I've...

Posted by Carli on 18 Nov 2011 at 14:04

What a Guy 1!

This week ANOTHER Bennetts Biker Dream entrant, Rachel, had her dream come true when she enjoyed a tour of the Yorkshire Tea factory with none...

Posted by Carli on 18 Nov 2011 at 14:03

Care close at hand

A few months ago, you may remember the RBP creative team designed a close-care apartment brochure for our client MMCG (owned by

Posted by Lauren on 16 Nov 2011 at 10:41

When Bobby met Harry

We're all big doggy fans in the RBP office, but it's rare that our dogs get the chance to meet each other. Nic and I decided to set up a play...

Posted by Carli on 16 Nov 2011 at 10:38

A site with Carisma

RBP has just designed, built and launched the new Carisma Fish website. The bilingual site includes news, testimonals and all the...

Posted by Chris on 16 Nov 2011 at 10:36

G-Life live

First of all, I must apologise for the how late my blog is... we've been so busy in the last few months that I seem to fallen behind on my blog...

Posted by Chris on 15 Nov 2011 at 12:36

Singing star 2

As many of the attendees at James Toseland’s career celebration dinner already knew, he has met and fallen in love with a famous...

Posted by Paul on 14 Nov 2011 at 12:19

Singing star 1

As part of the entertainment at last week’s career celebration dinner, James Toseland played three songs on a Yamaha piano as a tribute to...

Posted by Paul on 14 Nov 2011 at 12:18

A night to remember

When James Toseland announced his retirement through injury earlier this year, we had the idea of paying tribute to his success and thanking...

Posted by Paul on 14 Nov 2011 at 12:17

Goodbye Claude, hello Sebastian...

My car has been a bit of a running joke at RBP... For a start, he's named Claude (and I refer to him as a 'he'). He's also 13 years old, doesn't...

Posted by Hannah on 14 Nov 2011 at 11:00

Armistice Day

Today, November 11, 2011, at 11am, the UK will fall silent for two minutes as we pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the two World Wars...

Posted by Hannah on 14 Nov 2011 at 10:58

Sky news

The winter edition of the RBP-designed Eastern Airways newsletter – Eastern Echo – was delivered to a happy client this...

Posted by Linzi on 11 Nov 2011 at 15:54

Doggy haircut

I never thought I would write this sentence, but here it goes... Because of the weather, I simply HAD to take little Harry for a...

Posted by Carli on 11 Nov 2011 at 15:51

No rest for the wicked

You may have seen from an earlier blog post that last weekend was a busy one for me! My Friday night was spent watching fireworks at a brand new...

Posted by Carli on 11 Nov 2011 at 15:49

When rain almost stopped play

On a recent trip to Portugal with Hitachi, we found out that you can’t always count on the weather. A huge deluge on the day we arrived...

Posted by Paul on 07 Nov 2011 at 16:14

An unusual product mix

On our trips around Europe searching for the perfect Hitachi machines and construction sites, we are indebted to the local authorised dealers for...

Posted by Paul on 07 Nov 2011 at 16:12

How much does the internet weight?

It turns out that...

Posted by Chris on 04 Nov 2011 at 14:36

My first few weeks

I'm writing this blog post about my first experiences working at RBP, which gives me a chance to reflect on my first few weeks and to...

Posted by Gary on 04 Nov 2011 at 14:35

Harley-packed weekend

Today, I'll be heading down to Stoke-on-Trent for the opening of a brand new Harley-Davidson dealership. I'm very excited to go there...

Posted by Carli on 04 Nov 2011 at 14:29

Beating the crisis (part two)


The survival of the Portuguese road-building industry – see previous blog – is also good news for other sectors of the...

Posted by Paul on 31 Oct 2011 at 15:16

Beating the crisis (part one)

It’s no secret that the Portuguese economy is in a bit of a mess, especially after a €78billion EU-bailout earlier this year. So, it...

Posted by Paul on 31 Oct 2011 at 15:15

Spooktacular fun

Technically, I'm probably too old to get involved in Halloween, but that doesn't stop me getting excited every year. We often have a party but...

Posted by Hannah on 31 Oct 2011 at 10:21

Wear it pink!

On 28 October, it was the official Wear it Pink day in support of Breast Cancer. Here at RBP, we are always keen to help charities and...

Posted by Carli on 31 Oct 2011 at 10:19

Harley builds dream bike for Olympian

Working with Harley-Davidson, you naturally get to see great pictures of the customised bikes that dealers have worked on. There are however...

Posted by Carli on 31 Oct 2011 at 10:18

Happy one RBP year!

Today, Hannah and I have been at RBP exactly one year and what a year it's been! I'm sure I speak for the both of us when I say we have learned...

Posted by Nicolien on 31 Oct 2011 at 10:15

Culinary masterpiece

Those who know me will already have seen me showing off my latest culinary masterpiece, but for those of you that haven't... I am very proud...

Posted by Nicolien on 31 Oct 2011 at 10:14

All done for another year

So the World Superbike season has come to end for another year and along with my jet-set lifestyle. Saying that, I am going to Milan next...

Posted by Joshua on 31 Oct 2011 at 10:11

It's about time...

After resisting for a long time, I've finally given in and got an iPhone 4. Because I'm naturally clumsy and prone to losing small yetessential...

Posted by Hannah on 18 Oct 2011 at 10:29

Just a regular day

It is not often that you wake up and drive nearly fours hours to pick up a Sky Sports News presenter to take her for an interview, but...

Posted by Carli on 18 Oct 2011 at 08:06

MY12 first ride

Since the announcement of the new MY12 bikes in the Harley-Davidson range, we have been busy planning the first-ride event...

Posted by Carli on 14 Oct 2011 at 11:14

Jack Marshall: 2005-2011.

Some months ago, I wrote a blog about five-year-old Jack Marshall, from Scunthorpe. On March 23 this year, Jack's parents were given the...

Posted by Hannah on 14 Oct 2011 at 11:08

My first ride on a Harley

Having ridden bikes since I was around 12 years old, owning a sports bike was one of the first things I wanted to do when I turned 17... and in...

Posted by Carli on 11 Oct 2011 at 07:52

Historical press release

Please see below for a link to a story that has been issued by Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. This has been written by RBP and we are...

Posted by Paul on 07 Oct 2011 at 14:38

Another season in the bag

Last weekend I was in Magny Cours, France for the penultimate round of the 2011 World Superbike Championship and I found myself wondering where...

Posted by Joshua on 07 Oct 2011 at 08:20

Food glorious food!

My husband and I are both keen cooks (and eaters) so with the wedding diets forgotten (most probably drowned by honeymoon cocktails) we were only...

Posted by Hannah on 04 Oct 2011 at 16:19

Last taste of summer

We've had a nice treat in the UK this weekend, as the summer returned for one last blast. In the Lincolnshire area where we're based,...

Posted by Hannah on 04 Oct 2011 at 16:17

Bennetts Ultimate Track Day

Last week, 100 riders made their way to Snetterton race circuit to fulfil their dreams of either taking part in a track day, meeting their...

Posted by Carli on 30 Sep 2011 at 10:23

CoolBrands places Harley-Davidson in third

The CoolBrands list for 2011-12 has been revealed and Harley-Davidson is placed at number three, an increase of three places since last...

Posted by Carli on 30 Sep 2011 at 10:13

James Martin causes a stir

RBP was recently tasked with the media planning and creation of promotion materials for an open day for MMCG (owned by

Posted by Linzi on 24 Sep 2011 at 23:44

Hitachi comes to Humberside

RBP recently had the pleasure of welcoming Aki Kimura, Assistant Manager, CRM Promotion Department, Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM), to our...

Posted by Paul on 21 Sep 2011 at 13:28

From Guangzhou to Grimsby

RBP has commenced a new international project… with a Chinese flavour. Last week, we started working with Grimsby Institute of Further and...

Posted by Paul on 21 Sep 2011 at 12:32

Time to take the test

So the time has come for me to take the final part of the motorcycle test. Every other night for the past two weeks I have been shooting off...

Posted by Joshua on 19 Sep 2011 at 08:38

Unforgettable holiday

There are some holidays which are so action-packed that you need another holiday just to recover from them. That's why we had...

Posted by Tony on 12 Sep 2011 at 13:37

Disability forces Toseland’s racing retirement

Double World Superbike Champion, James Toseland is retiring from professional motorcycle racing with immediate effect following a visit to...

Posted by Nicolien on 09 Sep 2011 at 10:43

Racing at the ‘ring

So, last weekend I was on the move again, this time I was heading for the Nurburgring in Germany for round 10 of the WSBK Championship. After a...

Posted by Joshua on 09 Sep 2011 at 10:42

Back once again...

I arrived last Monday for my first day of work experience at RBP International. Having worked here before over the summer period, the initial...

Posted by Bethany on 01 Sep 2011 at 07:49

A taste for two wheels

Charlie may only be eight-and-a-half months old, but he's already got a taste for two wheels! Having worked in the motorcycle industry myself for...

Posted by Nina on 01 Sep 2011 at 07:47

Fail to prepare and prepare to fail!

So last night was my first motorcycle lesson and I was eager to get going. I had dusted off all my old riding gear, researched how to get to the...

Posted by Joshua on 26 Aug 2011 at 13:08

Testing times!

So I have decided to take the plunge... As of this Thursday, I will be taking motorcycle lessons in a bid to get my motorcycle licence. Having...

Posted by Joshua on 23 Aug 2011 at 15:57

22 years and counting...

It’s not often that you look forward to a football match, knowing full well that your team is almost certainly going to lose, but...

Posted by Andy on 23 Aug 2011 at 13:11

Sit, stay, go on then!

Following my blog on Friday, I'm pleased to let everyone know that Bobby passed his Good Citizen Dog Scheme exam and is now the proud owner of...

Posted by Nicolien on 22 Aug 2011 at 13:52

I think I can hear bridezilla coming...

I've blogged about my forthcoming wedding a number of times, but with just three days left in the office, I can confirm the stress has finally...

Posted by Hannah on 22 Aug 2011 at 09:52

Naked truth about the NUDA 900 R

BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna have just launched the fantastic Husqvarna NUDA 900 R - Husqvarna's first-ever street bike. A couple of weeks ago, I...

Posted by Hannah on 19 Aug 2011 at 15:16

Birthday celebrations

Last Friday it was my girlfriend Sarah’s 24th birthday and with that comes a whole load of problems for me. Every year I leave any plans...

Posted by Joshua on 18 Aug 2011 at 08:51

Birthday girl

Everyone in the office has been subject to a countdown over the past six weeks, so they are probably pleased that today has finally arrived!...

Posted by Carli on 12 Aug 2011 at 12:19

While I was away...

I headed off last week down to Brands Hatch, Kent, with the Harley-Davidson XR1200 trophy. This meant I left my pride and joy, Harry the puppy,...

Posted by Carli on 10 Aug 2011 at 08:57

The countdown starts here...

My 'hen weekend' (I prefer the term 'cocktail weekend') is over so I'm now officially counting down to the wedding. It was an exciting three...

Posted by Hannah on 10 Aug 2011 at 08:10

Silverstone didn’t disappoint!

So, another weekend has been and gone, and with that another round of the World Superbike Championship. This time around it was a short trip down...

Posted by Joshua on 05 Aug 2011 at 14:53

Fun in the sun!

Last weekend, I couldn’t have asked for better weather. The sun was shining as I stepped out of my front door at 7am – while I...

Posted by Jenna on 05 Aug 2011 at 14:48

Squires in the sunshine

The sun was shining and I had my new leathers. This meant one thing: I headed out on the bike for the day! I had promised myself that after the...

Posted by Carli on 01 Aug 2011 at 15:33

Weekend in Wonderland

Today I can officially say that I get married this month. Exciting stuff! Another sign the wedding is getting really close is the fact it's my...

Posted by Hannah on 01 Aug 2011 at 10:00

Mission Complete

Before the weekend, I had decided that I was going to purchase a set of one-piece leathers and I can now say the mission is complete. However it...

Posted by Carli on 28 Jul 2011 at 15:04

Project bike build: Part 2

So for those who read my last blog, you will have known that Monday was D-day. The mountain bike I have been carefully building over the last...

Posted by Joshua on 28 Jul 2011 at 15:00

Bridesmaids!

This year I am lucky enough to be a bridesmaid for both my best friend and sister, and with weddings falling one weekend after one another it is...

Posted by Linzi on 27 Jul 2011 at 18:00

Should have gone to Specsavers…

Only being 20 years old does have its disadvantages, you can’t claim that you didn’t hear or  see anything because technically...

Posted by Carli on 26 Jul 2011 at 16:28

The dog blog

I've just spent the weekend dog- and house-sitting for my parents. They have two dogs (Labradoodle, Gus, who's approximately the size of a small...

Posted by Hannah on 26 Jul 2011 at 16:22

Bennetts mini giveaways

We've been working with Bennetts on their Twitter account to increase the follower count, and for the past two weeks, we have been...

Posted by Nicolien on 26 Jul 2011 at 16:18

First steps...

Since I passed my motorcycle test, I have been pondering the idea of doing a track day on my R6 to improve my riding skills and my increase my...

Posted by Carli on 22 Jul 2011 at 15:07

KC and camping

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", as the saying goes, which is why it was a welcome relief to have a special weekend...

Posted by Tony on 22 Jul 2011 at 15:02

Not just race day

Before working at RBP International, I often used to go and watch the racing at the various British Superbike rounds, but I never realised...

Posted by Carli on 22 Jul 2011 at 14:58

The bike build begins

Recently, I have embarked on a new project: Operation Bike Build. Now, I’m not just talking motorbikes this time, I’m talking...

Posted by Joshua on 19 Jul 2011 at 17:30

New dreams for 2011

After a very successful 2010 campaign, entries for the Bennetts Biker Dreams campaign are open once again for 2011! Last year, there was a...

Posted by Carli on 19 Jul 2011 at 17:20

Our wee country

When asked if I have a claim to fame, I have always replied that I went to school with Patrick Johns (former Irish rugby captain) and Darren...

Posted by Paul on 18 Jul 2011 at 12:04

Traffic Camera with a difference

Digital cartographer Eric Fischer has released a fresh batch of pictures which combine data traffic of Twitter and Flickr using geotag locations....

Posted by Chris on 18 Jul 2011 at 11:27

Saddle Sore Charity Ride

Earlier this month, staff at Cheltenham Harley-Davidson revved up their engines in aid of the Midlands air ambulance. Setting off on 9 July at...

Posted by Carli on 18 Jul 2011 at 11:27

Oulton Park

With Snetterton almost two weeks ago it is time for the next round of the Harley-Davidson XR1200 trophy, which takes place at Oulton Park this...

Posted by Carli on 14 Jul 2011 at 16:46

Ultimate online presence!

RBP has been working with client Ultimate Packaging to refresh its website over the last few weeks, to include a brand new digital presentation,...

Posted by Linzi on 13 Jul 2011 at 12:31

Barton Bike Night

Last week, Barton-Upon-Humber was taken over by motorcyclists from the surrounding areas for the annual Barton Bike Night. While it was my maiden...

Posted by Carli on 13 Jul 2011 at 12:28

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Recently my boyfriend and I decided to go on a mini adventure to Alton Towers to take a walk on the wild side with some pretty awesome...

Posted by Lauren on 13 Jul 2011 at 12:00

An unwelcome visitor

We're a welcoming bunch at RBP and often have the likes of James Toseland and Gary Johnson dropping in for a chat. However, today there was...

Posted by Carli on 13 Jul 2011 at 12:00

It’s a hard life…

Last weekend I was on the road again, this time heading for Brno in the Czech Republic as the World Superbike Championship continued its European...

Posted by Joshua on 13 Jul 2011 at 11:56

Seven steps to success!

RBP’s studio and digital teams have designed and built a new website for the specialist brand licensing company, Brand 7. The aim of the...

Posted by Lauren on 11 Jul 2011 at 09:25

Happy birthday to me!

Today is my 25th birthday and I've been spoilt by the girls and guys in the office! The day started well, arriving to a decorated desk, which was...

Posted by Nicolien on 08 Jul 2011 at 12:30

A weekend of firsts!

I'm back in the office this week after a hectic, hard-working but exciting weekend away in Germany for BMW's annual Motorrad Days event. It's a...

Posted by Hannah on 05 Jul 2011 at 14:27

iGround Control 3 goes live

The third issue of iGround Control, the digital magazine of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME), has been launched by RBP...

Posted by Nina on 30 Jun 2011 at 14:18

When good timing is essential

The rubbish weather we have had lately, combined with my lack of spare time - because of the transition from being a student to a full-time...

Posted by Carli on 30 Jun 2011 at 14:12

A cheesy tale

It’s not too often that I get out of bed at some unearthly hour to turn up for a meeting way ahead of schedule. Like most people, I prefer...

Posted by Paul on 27 Jun 2011 at 16:23

Not exactly green-fingered!

This weekend, I finally got round to a job I've been putting off for literally months and tackled our garden. Apart from regular grass cuts, the...

Posted by Hannah on 27 Jun 2011 at 16:05

Designer benefits

Sometimes being a designer can have its benefits. I was recently asked by my cousin to design her wedding invitations as she wanted something...

Posted by Tony on 24 Jun 2011 at 16:38

How time flies...

One week today, it’ll be time for our annual family holiday, which has jogged my memory that I have – up until this point –...

Posted by Paul on 24 Jun 2011 at 15:33

Organisation is everything...

I've mentioned on this blog before that I'm getting married this summer. Well, the date is now only a few weeks away and while I'm still...

Posted by Hannah on 23 Jun 2011 at 14:08

Another weekend away

The last month has been pretty manic to say the least. Over the last four weekends, I have been to three different countries and across two...

Posted by Joshua on 23 Jun 2011 at 13:14

Knockhill is not a wash out

Last weekend, we headed up the country to Knockhill in Scotland to see the first double header of the XR1200 Trophy. Arriving on Thursday in...

Posted by Jenna on 22 Jun 2011 at 17:39

The death of dotcom?

There are currently 22 so-called "generic top level" domains, among the most familiar being .com, .net, .org and .gov. Next year...

Posted by Chris on 21 Jun 2011 at 08:35

A celebrity football match!

I consider myself very lucky to have obtained a ticket to my third Champions League final with my team playing in the biggest game in European...

Posted by Paul on 17 Jun 2011 at 13:39

Good care is close at hand

RBP has recently designed and produced high-quality brochures for MMCG’s new close-care apartments in Holmes Chapel. The Westbourne Villa...

Posted by Lauren on 17 Jun 2011 at 13:37

Join in with James

One of MMCG’s care homes, Clarendon Court, recently welcomed the culinary skills of celebrity chef James Martin. The star visited the...

Posted by Lauren on 16 Jun 2011 at 13:37

Settling in...

When I first started at RBP International, I was asked to write a post for the blog. Looking back, it was an absolute ramble, so I...

Posted by Carli on 16 Jun 2011 at 10:30

Welcome to the world Jasmine

Many congratulations to RBP’s Kerrie and husband Saul on the birth of their beautiful baby daughter Jasmine. Weighing in at six pounds, the...

Posted by Paul on 15 Jun 2011 at 18:00

Prime position for Harley

Last week London hosted its annual Motorexpo - and one of the biggest names at the six-day event was Harley-Davidson and local dealer Warr's. The...

Posted by Hannah on 13 Jun 2011 at 15:56

A weekend to forget!

Last Friday I took to the skies once again as the World Superbike Championship headed to Salt Lake City, Utah. Last year was my first time in...

Posted by Joshua on 10 Jun 2011 at 10:58

Baby got big!

At nearly six months old, my baby is most definitely not a newborn anymore! I can't believe how quickly time has flown by - Charlie is now...

Posted by Nina on 10 Jun 2011 at 10:52

Flying high

Complete with a fresh new look and feel, a redesigned internal staff newsletter for Eastern Airways has been designed and delivered to a happy...

Posted by Linzi on 03 Jun 2011 at 17:35

Swiss mountain machines

Switzerland is without doubt one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Stunning lakes, rolling hills, fresh air, breathtaking mountain peaks...

Posted by Paul on 03 Jun 2011 at 11:00

Making progress!

It isn't every day that you are invited to see Take That for free, but that's exactly what happened to me one morning last week! The offer came...

Posted by Antony on 03 Jun 2011 at 10:57

19

Since the age of six, when I started supporting Manchester United, I’ve always wanted my football team to be “the best”....

Posted by Paul on 02 Jun 2011 at 17:35

Cookie Monster

Last Thursday, a new European law on cookies came into force, which could cause a few headaches for web developers, but will improve security...

Posted by Chris on 02 Jun 2011 at 17:29

Friday 13th… not all that bad!

Throughout my entire university career, I have dreamed of working for RBP, with the name written on my noticeboard to remind me every day why I...

Posted by Carli on 02 Jun 2011 at 17:24

Feel like a big kid!

A few weeks ago, I treated my family to a late 40th birthday present to myself – a four-night stay at the Disneyland Paris resort. We had a...

Posted by Paul on 25 May 2011 at 17:48

Fancy a new house?!

On a recent visit to a new housing development site in Bubscheim on Hitachi PR duty, I found it interesting to learn how you would go about...

Posted by Paul on 25 May 2011 at 17:27

Non-stop with BMW Motorrad

The wide world of BMW Motorrad is keeping us busy at RBP. At the moment, we’re preparing PR stories for next weekend’s Superbike...

Posted by Andy on 23 May 2011 at 09:04

Time for celebrations!

At RBP we began the week with a birthday celebration for Becks. To mark the event we had the traditional RBP desk party with banners and...

Posted by Lauren on 18 May 2011 at 07:25

Ice cool

The latest barrier-breaking BMW riders are husband and wife team Joe and Flora Lloyd, who did what few would contemplate and decided to ride...

Posted by Hannah on 13 May 2011 at 22:16

Knights, camera, action!

What with the the extra day's holiday (cheers Will and Kate!) and the fantastic weather, I decided to take the kids to the Medieval Jousting...

Posted by Tony on 04 May 2011 at 14:11

Currying favour!

The printed version of the IHC Annual Report landed on my desk last week and I was really pleased with the finished result especially as it was a...

Posted by Tony on 04 May 2011 at 14:06

Jason O’Halloran goes live!

RBP have just completed the design and build of a new website for Jason O’Halloran. The website has everything any motorcycle racer would...

Posted by Chris on 28 Apr 2011 at 12:10

Flying the flag?

The global media frenzy over the royal wedding will come to a crescendo tomorrow when prince William and Kate Middleton head to Westminster Abbey...

Posted by Hannah on 28 Apr 2011 at 11:14

Four wheels good, two wheels better?

A new movie from BMW is set to finally answer the question of whether a BMW S 1000 RR or a BMW M3 would emerge victorious in a head-to-head race....

Posted by Hannah on 26 Apr 2011 at 14:56

Hitachi on the cover!

RBP has secured front page coverage for its client, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, after sending first-rate photography and...

Posted by Linzi on 26 Apr 2011 at 14:51

The home of recycling

Germany is streets ahead of the UK (and most of the rest of Europe) when it comes to recycling. I witnessed this for myself on a recent...

Posted by Paul on 21 Apr 2011 at 17:10

Link to the online world

Here at RBP we are always trying to develop and enhance the brand identity of our clients and so for one of our international clients, IHC...

Posted by Lauren on 21 Apr 2011 at 08:51

Lift off for Ground Control 12

Months of hard work have come to fruition with the arrival of the first printed copies of Ground Control 12 in the RBP office! Ground Control is...

Posted by Hannah on 21 Apr 2011 at 08:45

James, come back soon!

Dreams do comes true… On my son Ben’s fourth birthday, we received a call from James Toseland wishing him many happy returns. He...

Posted by Paul on 19 Apr 2011 at 16:40

Customising, Culture & Harley-Davidson

Some of the RBP team headed to Manchester on Thursday night to provide PR support at the launch of the Customising, Culture & Harley-Davidson...

Posted by Hannah on 18 Apr 2011 at 12:05

When it's time to party...

This weekend we had an early celebration of my dad's 60th, as my parents will be on holiday on the big day itself. He'd have enjoyed a surprise...

Posted by Hannah on 12 Apr 2011 at 15:22

Ain't no mountain high enough? This one was...

One of the highlights of my whistle-stop tour of Ireland last week, following my cousin's wedding, was visiting Croagh Patrick in County Mayo....

Posted by Kerrie on 07 Apr 2011 at 17:25

Caution Runners

Congrats to RBP runners Chris and Andy for completing the Lincoln 10k last weekend! Seems like Chris has got the running bug, while Andy wants to...

Posted by Chris on 07 Apr 2011 at 17:24

Finding his feet

No, I haven't strapped poor little Charlie to a parachute... We hit another milestone this week when my four-month old son found his feet! The...

Posted by Nina on 07 Apr 2011 at 17:20

Ben joins the Red Army

As a lifelong Manchester United fan, I’ve always dreamt about taking my son Ben to a game at Old Trafford. Other dads had told me that, at...

Posted by Paul on 04 Apr 2011 at 10:50

Happy days

This weekend saw the second MotoGP round of the season at Jerez in Spain.It was a happy day for our young rider from Tetbury, Danny Kent...

Posted by Gemma on 04 Apr 2011 at 10:47

A Thai and a cockpit!

I can’t believe a month has gone. There’s no excuse, I’m way behind in my blogs… But on the evening of Friday 25...

Posted by Paul on 01 Apr 2011 at 16:19

Like father, like son

One of the news stories we're preparing for BMW Motorrad this week is a little different from the norm - not least because it concerns a...

Posted by Hannah on 31 Mar 2011 at 20:50

Could you be part of the RBP team?

RBP is pleased to be able to offer an opportunity to join our digital team – we’re in a position to expand and are looking for...

Posted by Hannah on 29 Mar 2011 at 16:00

Happy birthday to Josh!

If you're wondering why Josh looks so pleased with himself in this picture, it's because today is his 23rd birthday. While being 23 sounds like a...

Posted by Hannah on 29 Mar 2011 at 13:57

There's always time for tea!

The RBP office was full of amazing cakes (again) today! It's a well-known fact that cakes eaten in aid of charity are calorie-free, which is...

Posted by Hannah on 24 Mar 2011 at 17:28

Hitachi in Holland

The sun shone in Holland this week when I led a PR visit to see Hitachi customer, Koole Group, working on a demolition project at Tata...

Posted by Linzi on 24 Mar 2011 at 17:27

Bad news for James

Everyone at RBP is hoping James Toseland makes a swift recovery after he damaged his wrist during an official team testing session at Aragon,...

Posted by Hannah on 24 Mar 2011 at 17:23

Three months in the planning!

It's a good job the RBP girls are organised, because finding a night everyone was free to go out proved a task of epic proportions. We started...

Posted by Hannah on 23 Mar 2011 at 08:55

Spotlight on Qatar

I cannot believe it's here already, but this weekend sees the start of the MotoGP season, with the first round in Qatar. There are a few...

Posted by Gemma on 18 Mar 2011 at 13:41

Carve it up off-piste

As many people in the office might have heard once or twice, I was away snowboarding last week in Italy. A group of about 25 of us went to...

Posted by Lauren on 18 Mar 2011 at 11:33

RBP has lost a 'vroom' mate

For the past few weeks RBP's meeting room has had a pretty unusual room mate, a Harley-Davidson Softail Cross Bones motorcycle. Sadly for...

Posted by Hannah on 18 Mar 2011 at 11:32

Chain mail

RBP has produced the second issue of the Support Chain e-newsletter for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME). Aimed at support and...

Posted by Kerrie on 16 Mar 2011 at 21:26

Combination of expertise

Recently the Harley-Davidson Dealer PR service has been supporting a number of dealers across the UK and Ireland with local shows, dealer...

Posted by Jenna on 14 Mar 2011 at 10:39

The office just got 100 per cent cuter

Nina and baby Charlie popped in this afternoon, and poor Charlie is probably fed up being told how gorgeous he is by people using silly voices!...

Posted by Hannah on 11 Mar 2011 at 14:31

We're thinking of those in Japan

Like millions around the world, we woke up this morning to the images and news of the devastating earthquake and tsunami which have hit Japan....

Posted by Hannah on 11 Mar 2011 at 13:23

Warming up for the Olympics

Travelling through Paddington and King’s Cross stations the other day, I couldn’t help but notice that the Olympic Games are well and...

Posted by Paul on 11 Mar 2011 at 12:44

We're not willing to suffer for our pancakes...

Tuesday this week was Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, depending on where in the world you are). Lots of us in the RBP...

Posted by Hannah on 10 Mar 2011 at 13:51

My coldest ever assignment

Meanwhile, back in Romania (see my earlier blog from last week) the weather deteriorated during our four-day stay. It was snowing everywhere,...

Posted by Paul on 07 Mar 2011 at 17:06

Life’s a beach!

So the World Superbike circus is back on the road for another year and once again RBP will be keeping a close eye on all the action. After a...

Posted by Joshua on 04 Mar 2011 at 17:32

Show-stopping Hitachi

Today the team from Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) and its Italian dealer, SCAI, will be showcasing a range of compact wheel...

Posted by Linzi on 02 Mar 2011 at 22:39

RBP in the news!

RBP features in the top story on premier industry website PR Week UK today! The news that we have just renewed our account to handle all...

Posted by Hannah on 02 Mar 2011 at 22:09

Dutch dash

RBP is a truly international company and I had the pleasure last week of jetting to Amsterdam to visit the Hitachi Construction Machinery...

Posted by Tony on 02 Mar 2011 at 22:05

Bad weather almost stopped play!

With Kerrie unable to fly for a very special (and increasingly growing) reason, she has passed the reins for Hitachi Ground Control and iGround...

Posted by Paul on 01 Mar 2011 at 22:29

ACUK goes live!

RBP has recently completed the design and build of the new-look website for our client Autism Care UK (owned by

Posted by Lauren on 25 Feb 2011 at 12:39

The wait is over!

It seems like the winter season has been so long, but the wait is finally over. It's that time of the year again and this weekend sees the...

Posted by Gemma on 25 Feb 2011 at 12:31

There's adventurous, then there's Eric...

All the riders we speak to for the weekly BMW Motorrad press releases are braver than most when it comes to taking a tour on two wheels. But if...

Posted by Hannah on 24 Feb 2011 at 11:36

Are you doing something funny for money?

Comic Relief is just around the corner, which makes now a great time to start thinking about ways to donate. One of the great things about Red...

Posted by Hannah on 24 Feb 2011 at 11:35

Love at first bite!

With our fifth wedding anniversary fast approaching, I decided that Valentines Day 2011 was the perfect time to tick off another location on our...

Posted by Becks on 17 Feb 2011 at 14:33

The courier just called again!

Everyone was excited to see what was in Lauren's parcel when a big box arrived in the office... Her lovely boyfriend Leon had sent her a dozen...

Posted by Hannah on 14 Feb 2011 at 14:38

Print + web = digital publishing... the future?

After successfully completing the first edition of iGround Control for Hitachi last summer, there were a many things I found that the...

Posted by Steve on 11 Feb 2011 at 17:29

Getting s-miles bigger every day

Where does the time go?! Charlie is eight weeks old and starting to get his own little personality. The smiles, coos and laughs are now fully...

Posted by Nina on 11 Feb 2011 at 16:37

iGround Control 2 goes live!

RBP has produced the second issue of online magazine iGround Control for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME). Seven language...

Posted by Kerrie on 10 Feb 2011 at 12:33

Seeing Red

It’s always good to see the end product of one of your designs, especially when the finished result exceeds your expectations. Such...

Posted by Tony on 07 Feb 2011 at 14:51

New Project iBiker app

RBP's own James Toseland is teaming up with Cheshire Safer Roads Partnership to launch a new app for motorcyclists. Project iBiker, which is...

Posted by Gemma on 07 Feb 2011 at 14:48

Inspiring stuff

One of the things we do at RBP is produce weekly PR releases for BMW Motorrad. This can involve speaking to people with truly inspirational...

Posted by Hannah on 03 Feb 2011 at 16:14

Keeping up-to-date

Here at RBP the New Year is not just about ridiculous dieting and manic fitness regimes. For many of our motorsport clients, the New Year...

Posted by Joshua on 02 Feb 2011 at 17:40

Do you, take this dress?

In a blog I wrote before about the impending royal wedding, I mentioned that I'm not a very 'weddingy' person. And while I'm still a long way...

Posted by Hannah on 01 Feb 2011 at 10:30

Double celebration

We had a double birthday in the office this week - Tony and I both share the date of 25 January. Some people might like taking their birthdays...

Posted by Hannah on 28 Jan 2011 at 23:22

Sharing in the Ultimate success

We are delighted to announce that RBP will be working with print and packaging client, Ultimate Packaging, for another year.  Focus for...

Posted by Linzi on 28 Jan 2011 at 23:19

Introducing Bobby

Paul and I have been wanting a dog for a while now, but since we used to live in a rented house, our landlords didn't allow it. Now that we have...

Posted by Nicolien on 20 Jan 2011 at 11:25

A Dream start to the year

After the luxury of two weeks off for the festive period, January is often about easing ourselves back into the working routine, but for 2011...

Posted by Becks on 19 Jan 2011 at 16:38

George Richardson gets a fresh look for 2011

Back at the beginning of 2010 RBP worked alongside Alderly Edge youngster and Porsche Carrera Cup GB competitor George Richardson to design and...

Posted by Joshua on 18 Jan 2011 at 17:36

Promises promises

We've all been sharing our new year's resolutions in the office today and if everyone sticks to them, we're going to have a very healthy office...

Posted by Hannah on 14 Jan 2011 at 17:12

Trains, planes, no automobiles

Now 2011 is underway, we’re already thinking about where the next issue of Ground Control, the magazine we produce for HCME, will take us...

Posted by Kerrie on 14 Jan 2011 at 17:10

2011 - a BIG year for me!

As far as my new year’s resolutions go, instead of dieting and daily workouts, I’ll be starting 2011 by eating heartily and keeping...

Posted by Kerrie on 06 Jan 2011 at 10:42

Welcome to 2011

After a lovely Christmas break, everyone at the RBP office is back to work and raring to go this morning. Having enjoyed nearly two weeks of...

Posted by Hannah on 04 Jan 2011 at 11:45

Don't give up the day job

I like watching most sports but the sport that I love the most is boxing. It may be controversial and not have the following which football...

Posted by Tony on 04 Jan 2011 at 11:44

It's the final countdown!

Things are feeling pretty festive in the RBP office right now. The Christmas party is tonight, the secret Santa presents are wrapped and ready...

Posted by Hannah on 17 Dec 2010 at 13:58

Thirsty work

Following a full day of proof reading at the printers in Utrecht by Paul, Antony, myself and our client, Ghislaine, another issue of Ground...

Posted by Kerrie on 15 Dec 2010 at 22:52

Snow long

Anyone who's tuned into RBP's blog (or indeed glanced out of a window) recently, will be well aware of the 'snowpocalypse' that's gripped...

Posted by Hannah on 13 Dec 2010 at 11:11

Santa’s coming!

Can you believe Santa is coming in 12 sleeps?! It is December of course, and even though I don’t live at home anymore and am 24, my...

Posted by Lauren on 13 Dec 2010 at 11:09

Marketing across Europe

A few weeks ago, Kerrie, Linzi and I had the privilege of attending the third annual Dealer Marketing Event held by Hitachi Construction...

Posted by Paul on 07 Dec 2010 at 15:31

Minus what?!

How often do you pull up in the car park at work and it’s minus 13C (see insert pic taken in my car)? And how often do you see icicles...

Posted by Paul on 07 Dec 2010 at 15:30

Snow joke

Things are a little chilly here in the RBP office this morning. We're surrounded by deep snow and leaden skies, the roads are as frozen as Kylie...

Posted by Hannah on 30 Nov 2010 at 12:57

I didn't see it coming...

Earlier this month I got a surprise phone call from my best friend Lorraine to say that she had done something bad and she hoped that I would not...

Posted by Jenna on 25 Nov 2010 at 17:59

Things that go shuffle in the night

The end of November isn’t generally considered seaside season, but with its Dracula connection, gothic abbey and narrow cobbled streets,...

Posted by Hannah on 22 Nov 2010 at 13:31

Cakes all round for Pudsey!

With the annual Children in Need event to be aired on the BBC tonight, RBP’s creative bunch decided to get baking for Children in...

Posted by Nicolien on 19 Nov 2010 at 16:50

Is someone getting married?

The news 2011 will bring a royal wedding has, unsurprisingly, been inescapable over the past couple of days. But for anyone under a self-imposed...

Posted by Hannah on 17 Nov 2010 at 18:21

Motorcycle Live! revs up

Fresh back from 10 nights of sun-filled relaxation in Sharm El Sheikh, I eased myself back into work this week by attending a PR event in London...

Posted by Becks on 15 Nov 2010 at 08:59

A tale of two cakes

We had two cakes in the office this week: one very good, one... not quite so good. Cake number one made its appearance on Wednesday, when...

Posted by Hannah on 15 Nov 2010 at 08:57

Danny Kent exceeds expectations in MotoGP 125cc Championship

Following an ultra successful Red Bull Rookies Cup campaign which saw 16-year-old Danny Kent narrowly miss out on the championship crown, the...

Posted by Gemma on 12 Nov 2010 at 17:16

So far..

It’s Friday afternoon and I’m about to finish my third week at RBP. Hannah and I started on the same day, but I have only just found...

Posted by Nicolien on 12 Nov 2010 at 17:15

A not so slow start...

I’ve now been at RBP two weeks, after spending the past five years working as a journalist on a local paper. It’s a big change,...

Posted by Hannah on 12 Nov 2010 at 17:01

Lincshore in Lincolnshire

When the RBP team heads off to prepare words and pictures for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV’s (HCME) corporate communication...

Posted by Paul on 12 Nov 2010 at 16:03

A fond farewell... for now anyway

Well, today marks my last day at RBP (albeit temporarily) as I go off on maternity leave to prepare for the birth of my first baby in a little...

Posted by Nina on 12 Nov 2010 at 11:42

JT on tour with A Question of Sport

Last night our own James Toseland joined the panel for a live show of the BBC’s A Question of Sport Tour at the Doncaster Dome and I went...

Posted by Gemma on 03 Nov 2010 at 09:45

Bye bye Halloween, hellooo Christmas!

So it’s the first of November and we have been thinking about Christmas already. This year it’s going to be a special one for me as...

Posted by Nicolien on 02 Nov 2010 at 11:56

How not to make a good impression...

This was my first week at RBP and I was really hoping not to break any of the cardinal first week rules. And nobody should need to be told that...

Posted by Hannah on 29 Oct 2010 at 17:11

Get ready for winter with Harley-Davidson

The tenth issue of the Harley-Davidson e-Zine has been produced and distributed by RBP's digital media and PR account handling teams....

Posted by Nina on 29 Oct 2010 at 11:14

Back to reality

Looking back to this time last week, I was in my bikini on the beach in Lanzarote. Now I'm back in the UK it's freezing cold and I can't get...

Posted by Jenna on 25 Oct 2010 at 15:59

LESS IS SOMETIMES MORE

What makes great art or design is totally subjective but I’ve yet to find anyone who isn’t impressed by the series of advertising...

Posted by Tony on 25 Oct 2010 at 09:59

The Monsters Are Coming!

“The Monsters Are Coming”, screamed the poster at the M.E.N arena and I couldn’t have put it better myself. If you’re...

Posted by Tony on 25 Oct 2010 at 09:24

Hitachi on tour

RBP has secured PR hits in four specialist international publications, following the Ground Control team’s recent trips to job sites in...

Posted by Linzi on 22 Oct 2010 at 15:23

No pain, no gain?

Yesterday I was sore but today I’m in agony… In fact, as I write this, the only part of my body that isn’t aching are my...

Posted by Andy on 21 Oct 2010 at 09:56

Home sweet home

RBP's digital media team has just completed a website for a new financial services consultancy. Maria Mallaband Care Solutions (MMCS),...

Posted by Nina on 18 Oct 2010 at 10:23

Another dream comes true!

As part of RBP’s ongoing relationship with Britain’s number one bike Insurer, Bennetts, I attended Donington Park in...

Posted by Joshua on 15 Oct 2010 at 16:29

Digital age

RBP has completed one of its biggest digital projects to date. Over a number of months, our digital and account handling teams have been working...

Posted by Lauren on 13 Oct 2010 at 13:28

Dreams really can come true

Over the past few months RBP has been working with Bennetts, the UK’s No. 1 for bike insurance*, on their 80th anniversary campaign to...

Posted by Shelley on 13 Oct 2010 at 13:23

More Grip-ping news from Dunlop

RBP's digital and PR teams have just finalised the sixth issue of Dunlop's e-newsletter. Earlier today e-Grip was distributed using special...

Posted by Nina on 06 Oct 2010 at 14:03

Back to normality!

As you will know from my previous blogs, this year RBP has been working alongside the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team in the World Superbike...

Posted by Joshua on 05 Oct 2010 at 14:15

September e-Zine makes nine for Harley-Davidson

The ninth issue of the Harley-Davidson e-newsletter has been distributed by RBP's PR and digital media teams. The e-Zine, which is designed...

Posted by Nina on 05 Oct 2010 at 11:46

Revamped MMCG website goes live!

This week, RBP's PR and digital media teams have finalised a new website for Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG is owned by

Posted by Nina on 05 Oct 2010 at 09:16

Conception to delivery

With one pregnancy in the office already, my participation in the Great North Run this year became like another...elation at conception, followed...

Posted by Becks on 29 Sep 2010 at 10:26

Wizard of Oz in East Yorkshire!

I have lived in East Yorkshire for over 17 years and have often seen signs for “scarecrow festivals” over the summer months. This...

Posted by Paul on 29 Sep 2010 at 09:32

Back to porridge...

Last week I left RBP behind to take a holiday with my boyfriend to Turkey. The area in which we stayed was stunning and the hotel was really...

Posted by Lauren on 28 Sep 2010 at 16:41

Smart tyres for the road

Our creative and PR teams have finalised another new ad for Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres. Although the RoadSmart was launched in 2008, the...

Posted by Nina on 28 Sep 2010 at 16:41

George Richardson dominates at Donington

Porsche Carrera Cup GB and RBP client George Richardson dominated this weekend’s events securing pole position and two wins out of two at a...

Posted by Joshua on 20 Sep 2010 at 15:04

Nearly picture perfect

As part of the Henderson XR1200 Race Series PR and management team, RBP 'looks after' the H-D guest riders. There are three guest bikes which...

Posted by Jenna on 15 Sep 2010 at 12:10

Two down two to go...

Last week felt like I was 19 all over again. Before booking my MOD1 motorcycle course I had to pass my theory test. When I turned up at the...

Posted by Jenna on 14 Sep 2010 at 14:09

Ultimate day at the races

Yesterday, RBP's client Ultimate Packaging held a special day at St Leger racecourse in Doncaster to appeal to its customers to sponsor Sales and...

Posted by Linzi on 10 Sep 2010 at 12:56

Sky high

Ever had one of those days where you felt like jumping on a motorcycle, riding to the south of France, climbing Mont Blanc and paragliding off...

Posted by Kerrie on 10 Sep 2010 at 08:25

Rivers wide and mountain high

Last month, a trip to visit family and friends in Scotland and Ireland found me and my trusty companion Bruce the boxer dog, perched atop Ben...

Posted by Antony on 09 Sep 2010 at 17:26

Poland's got talent

Since I joined RBP a couple of years ago, I’ve been visiting Hitachi dealers on PR trips for a couple of years now with our...

Posted by Kerrie on 08 Sep 2010 at 07:56

One step closer to two wheels

I left work on Friday with butterflies in my stomach and by 8am on Saturday, I was feeling very nervous. Josh has just passed his CBT but...

Posted by Jenna on 07 Sep 2010 at 08:42

Harley-Davidson history at Cadwell

The 2010 Henderson Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Trophy came to an end over the August Bank Holiday weekend at RBP's local Lincolnshire...

Posted by Jenna on 02 Sep 2010 at 14:54

Just rewards

Congratulations once again to Ultimate Packaging – RBP's flexible packaging client based on North Lincolnshire's Europarc – as it has...

Posted by Linzi on 31 Aug 2010 at 11:51

H-D e-Zine goes early

The eighth issue of the Harley-Davidson e-Zine has been distributed to more than 30,000 UK H-D enthusiasts. Although usually sent on the last...

Posted by Nina on 27 Aug 2010 at 11:02

Learning Lithuanian?

RBP launched the first issue of iGround Control, an interactive online magazine for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME), in six...

Posted by Nina on 26 Aug 2010 at 09:43

The bright lights of London

Last Saturday – after successfully passing my CBT – a few mates and I jumped in my car and went down to London for a night on the...

Posted by Joshua on 26 Aug 2010 at 09:18

Pass and proceed

On Saturday morning – after a later than planned night out the Friday before – I was in Scunthorpe for my CBT.  After being...

Posted by Joshua on 24 Aug 2010 at 09:07

The darker side to the McQueen sisters

Last month, we supplied the stunning Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom Cross Bones™ for a London-based photo shoot with the UK’s...

Posted by Jenna on 20 Aug 2010 at 17:53

Half way to two wheels

Last month I decided that it was about time I put myself forward for my motorcycle license. Working for a PR and marketing agency that has a...

Posted by Joshua on 19 Aug 2010 at 17:40

Larkin about with toads

On Sunday I spent a great day with my family searching for the Larkin...

Posted by Dave on 19 Aug 2010 at 16:06

Bigger and better… year on year

This year I was not looking forward to my birthday, turning the big 2-5! Some people say I am still young, but once you reach that 25-30 tick box...

Posted by Jenna on 16 Aug 2010 at 12:56

Revamp for Whittaker

Over the last couple of months we've been working closely with Whittaker Coachbuilders to redesign and build a new website for the prestigious...

Posted by Lauren on 13 Aug 2010 at 09:17

Double win for our Tom

Congratulations to RBP-managed rider Tom Sykes on a superb double win at Brands Hatch yesterday. The Lincolnshire agency’s factory Kawasaki...

Posted by Paul on 09 Aug 2010 at 09:31

World Superbikes at Silverstone

This year I have visited some amazing places working as part of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team, with the likes of Australia, South Africa and...

Posted by Joshua on 06 Aug 2010 at 13:11

iGround Control goes live!

RBP's PR and digital media teams have launched the first issue of an interactive online magazine for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe)...

Posted by Nina on 06 Aug 2010 at 11:39

Special delivery

RBP's PR and digital media teams have now been coordinating and distributing the Harley-Davidson UK and Ireland e-newsletter for more than...

Posted by Nina on 05 Aug 2010 at 11:04

All the hard work pays off

For the past few months we have been working on generating publicity for double World Superbike Champion James Toseland and one of his key...

Posted by Shelley on 04 Aug 2010 at 17:05

My new motor!

I have been having a lot of trouble of late, as my car has developed an unrelenting urge to dismantle itself. Only this weekend I was driving...

Posted by Joshua on 03 Aug 2010 at 14:01

Happy Birthday to ya!

This week at RBP we have been extremely busy…eating cake! We've had three birthdays within the account handling team this week which has...

Posted by Lauren on 30 Jul 2010 at 16:59

UK success with US star

Earlier this week, there was much excitement in the office when the RBP motorcycle team got the opportunity to supply Audrina Patridge, one of...

Posted by Jenna on 29 Jul 2010 at 14:00

Best supporting role

RBP goes to greater lengths than most PR agencies to support its clients and their brands. Like right to a mountain-top marble quarry in Italy to...

Posted by Kerrie on 29 Jul 2010 at 12:46

Local star

Over the last six months RBP has been working with local client Ultimate Packaging to raise its profile in the regional press and to promote...

Posted by Linzi on 26 Jul 2010 at 09:05

James Toseland takes the press for a ride

With just over a week to go until the World Superbike Championship visits Silverstone, RBP arranged for James Toseland to take two lucky...

Posted by Shelley on 22 Jul 2010 at 17:38

The great outdoors (part II)

Have you ever been camping in the rain? Have you ever been camping in the mud and the rain?? Members of RBP’s creative, digital media and...

Posted by Antony on 21 Jul 2010 at 08:49

Harley-Davidson bags celeb approval

Following the recent introduction of the Harley-Davidson Fashionwear range, RBP's H-D PR team organised for the new clothing line to be...

Posted by Jenna on 16 Jul 2010 at 16:53

Another fine mess

It’s summer holiday time and my advice is simple: “act global, drink local”. I’ve been an advocate of this from my...

Posted by Paul on 14 Jul 2010 at 17:10

A weekend to remember!

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better – after an amazing time in Misano – last weekend I headed to Brno in the...

Posted by Joshua on 13 Jul 2010 at 14:38

HIGH STREET DREAMS

Has anyone caught the great series ‘High Street Dreams’ on BBC1? Basically, it’s a more hands-on approach to Dragons Den and...

Posted by Tony on 12 Jul 2010 at 17:31

Getting back to nature

Friday evening sees the agency's Creative and Digital teams getting back to nature and embarking on a camping trip far away from...

Posted by Dave on 12 Jul 2010 at 16:16

Rain, rain and more rain

Following on from my previous blog, and much to my distress, the weather forecast was right and torrential rain hit the Knockhill race circuit in...

Posted by Jenna on 09 Jul 2010 at 11:19

BMW Motorrad Days

Since England crashed out of the World Cup, I have to admit that I wasn’t looking forward to my trip to Germany last weekend. But as it...

Posted by Andy on 06 Jul 2010 at 14:13

World Cup sweepstake update

After the controversy of a redraw in the Lincolnshire agency's office sweepstake c/o Ant (the less said about that the better)… As each...

Posted by Paul on 06 Jul 2010 at 13:01

Adrenalin junkie

On Saturday I went to Alton Towers with my boyfriend and friends who had come over to visit me from Northern Ireland for the weekend. Luckily we...

Posted by Lauren on 05 Jul 2010 at 16:13

The road to success

RBP's creative team has just finalised another new ad for Dunlop. The British tyre manufacturer's supported rider Ian Hutchinson achieved an...

Posted by Nina on 02 Jul 2010 at 09:13

A weekend to remember!

Well what a weekend that was! Everyone told me that Misano is the round of the year... they were not wrong! Picture this: nice...

Posted by Joshua on 01 Jul 2010 at 10:50

Fantastic racing but we're never happy...

Becks and I have just spent the weekend in sunny Leicester at the Mallory Park racing circuit for the second round of the Henderson...

Posted by Jenna on 01 Jul 2010 at 10:36

Party on H-D

RBP is helping to organise an exciting beach party for the world famous custom bike (and product) designer Roland Sands, in association with Shaw...

Posted by Lauren on 30 Jun 2010 at 10:47

The future of UK design

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to the Hull College Foundation Art and Design exhibition. As I, and some of my creative colleagues, attended...

Posted by Tony on 28 Jun 2010 at 10:10

Come on England!

We did it! England managed to hold on to a 1-0 victory against Slovenia this afternoon to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. Better...

Posted by Joshua on 23 Jun 2010 at 17:28

Perfect Finnish

The final feature has been written for the next issue of Ground Control magazine following a second PR trip to Finland in two weeks! We visited...

Posted by Kerrie on 23 Jun 2010 at 08:20

Printing galore!

Following the recent build of its new website, RBP’s studio team has finalised a stunning customer brochure for the new Oats Royd Mill...

Posted by Lauren on 22 Jun 2010 at 14:35

Can’t get enough sun…

Here at RBP, while keeping on top of all the latest industry information, the Humber-based PR team is always staying abreast of...

Posted by Lauren on 21 Jun 2010 at 17:11

Fancy a new apartment?

RBP's Digital Media team has recently launched a new website for Oats Royd Mill located at Luddenden Foot, Halifax. We have worked closely...

Posted by Dave on 18 Jun 2010 at 16:43

Mines of information

RBP has secured PR hits in two of the biggest international mining publications for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) this week....

Posted by Linzi on 17 Jun 2010 at 09:50

What a weekend!

Well I’m back in one piece - much to Shelley and Jenna’s delight - from what was a cracking weekend! For those who didn’t read...

Posted by Joshua on 16 Jun 2010 at 16:04

Holiday time!

Again I’m not doing myself any favours here, but I’m going on holiday this weekend! I know Antony will be muttering under his breath...

Posted by Joshua on 11 Jun 2010 at 08:39

Lean machines

Many customers of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) are familiar with the distinct photographic style of its magazine, Ground...

Posted by Kerrie on 10 Jun 2010 at 17:03

Rider goes retro

The latest issue of Motorcycle Rider is out now and this issue, Rider 51, has gone retro with a blast from the past of a story by Jeff Stone. As...

Posted by Lauren on 09 Jun 2010 at 17:09

USA baby!

I am having a lot of trouble at the moment in my attempts to justify to my friends and fellow co-workers (Antony mainly) that my job at RBP is an...

Posted by Joshua on 04 Jun 2010 at 22:32

Hitachi on our doorstep

As anyone who works on the Hitachi account at RBP will know, it is impossible to pass a construction site without looking for the familiar orange...

Posted by Linzi on 04 Jun 2010 at 12:59

The Fever

I think I’m showing early signs of World Cup fever! The game schedule downloaded from the internet. The flag of Saint George neatly ironed...

Posted by Antony on 04 Jun 2010 at 11:05

RBP and the World Cup sweepstake!

It can be a daunting experience joining a new company, but joining RBP has been made really easy by the fantastic team and the variety of work...

Posted by Tony on 03 Jun 2010 at 15:01

Going back to my roots

When we were asked to produce a media pack promoting the Hitachi machines that would be exhibited at Bauma (the world's largest construction...

Posted by Steve on 02 Jun 2010 at 15:55

Winning weekend for Dunlop!

RBP client Dunlop enjoyed a spectacular weekend at the recent International North West 200 (NW200) road racing event. The British tyre...

Posted by Nina on 26 May 2010 at 17:00

Roast mutton, explosives and the blue lagoon!

This pic probably makes me look like I’m on holiday in Morocco rather than sweating it out in a limestone quarry. So, please rest assured...

Posted by Paul on 21 May 2010 at 14:23

Good times in South Africa!

Last weekend I was lucky enough to travel with the BMW Motorrad team to South Africa for the sixth round of the World Superbike Championship. It...

Posted by Joshua on 21 May 2010 at 14:08

RBP’s triple-award-winning client!

Congratulations once again to Ultimate Packaging – RBP's flexible packaging client based in Grimsby – as it has scooped its third...

Posted by Linzi on 18 May 2010 at 13:03

Its a Shambles!

Since I moved over to England and started work at RBP, my colleagues have been telling me to visit the beautiful city of York. I...

Posted by Lauren on 17 May 2010 at 17:53

Postcard from Morocco

As well as being a rewarding place to visit last week for our work with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV, Morocco also proved to be an...

Posted by Paul on 14 May 2010 at 16:11

World Cup venue welcomes WSB

The Superbike World Championship has arrived in Johannesburg for the South African round at Kyalami this weekend. Our managed riders Tom Sykes...

Posted by Gemma on 14 May 2010 at 10:08

The Italian Job!

Last weekend was round five of the Superbike World Championship in Monza, Italy. So once again I was clocking up the air miles as RBP continue...

Posted by Joshua on 12 May 2010 at 16:00

Making Moroccan motorways!

RBP was in Morocco last week visiting a Hitachi customer on the new Fes to Ouida Expressway. Chinese company COVEC has the responsibility for the...

Posted by Paul on 12 May 2010 at 11:01

Ain't No Grave

Thousands have paid homage to the Man in Black by contributing to The Johnny Cash Project which caught my attention earlier. Basically, the...

Posted by Terry on 07 May 2010 at 09:08

George Richardson on a roll

Last weekend RBP client George Richardson headed to Brands Hatch for round three of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. Having secured his first podium...

Posted by Shelley on 06 May 2010 at 13:24

Joining RBP

It’s been a whirlwind two weeks since I joined RBP, and things show no sign of slowing down anytime soon – perfect! I made the...

Posted by Shelley on 06 May 2010 at 12:30

Back to reality

Well the honeymoon is now well and truly over and it's straight back to reality for me and my new husband Bri! After all the stressful wedding...

Posted by Nina on 30 Apr 2010 at 08:57

Dutch delights

Last weekend the World Superbike Championship visited Assen in Holland and once again I was all prepared for a weekend away with the BMW Motorrad...

Posted by Joshua on 30 Apr 2010 at 08:56

Life begins at…?

As the month of April draws to a close in the year 2010, I will remember it most for turning the magical age of 40. With a month-old bambino, I...

Posted by Paul on 28 Apr 2010 at 17:37

Bauma 2010 – what a show!

Last week the Hitachi team visited and worked at Bauma, the world’s largest construction exhibition, in Munich. Hitachi showcased several...

Posted by Linzi on 28 Apr 2010 at 13:57

In the name of RBP...

So the World Superbike Championship heads to Assen this weekend, despite the infamous ash cloud, as the world's best motorcycle racers prepare to...

Posted by Joshua on 22 Apr 2010 at 15:20

Neil calls it a day

When RBP was formed 17 years ago, our two main clients were Kawasaki Motors UK and Neil Hodgson, a young motorcycle racer who had just won the...

Posted by Paul on 22 Apr 2010 at 13:00

Feeling on top of the world!

My recent week off was mostly spent finishing the handful of domestic DIY jobs that have been hanging over me, like the proverbial ‘Sword...

Posted by Antony on 20 Apr 2010 at 11:47

New to the Team

I have now been a member of the digital media studio in RBP for eight weeks and have been designing since I could hold a pencil. I knew from an...

Posted by Terry on 14 Apr 2010 at 11:27

Wedding of the year

On Saturday RBP’s very own Nina married her partner Bri at St Peter’s Church in Bottesford, before moving on to Hemswell Court...

Posted by Linzi on 13 Apr 2010 at 13:43

A real team effort!

This weekend I jetted off to sunny Spain for round three of the World Superbike Championship and for sure it didn’t disappoint –...

Posted by Joshua on 13 Apr 2010 at 13:41

Living life in the fast lane!

It’s fair to say that the start of 2010 has been a pretty surreal experience for me so far. As of this year, RBP is working closing with...

Posted by Joshua on 07 Apr 2010 at 15:41

Where did Easter go?

Can you believe Easter is over already? I took a trip home to Northern Ireland this Easter to see my family and friends.
It was a...

Posted by Lauren on 07 Apr 2010 at 10:56

April Fools

April Fools’ Day or All Fools’ Day is a holiday celebrated on April 1st! So happy April Fools. The day is marked by friends and...

Posted by Lauren on 01 Apr 2010 at 10:20

Rider 50 - get your copy now!

The April/May issue of Motorcycle Rider is now out and with its new design it looks great. It is packed full of features from bmf shows to a...

Posted by Lauren on 31 Mar 2010 at 10:10

Ultimate accolades

Congratulations to RBP's print and packaging client Ultimate Packaging as its efforts have been recognised at an industry awards event. The...

Posted by Linzi on 30 Mar 2010 at 09:31

Keeping it sweet at Roto Smeets

After several months' work, the RBP account handling and creative team sent Ground Control magazine off to print last week – but not...

Posted by Kerrie on 26 Mar 2010 at 17:33

SportSmart success for Dunlop

RBP has just distributed the second issue of Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres UK's e-newsletter to more than 1,000 dealers, suppliers and customers across...

Posted by Nina on 24 Mar 2010 at 15:33

Snap happy

After much planning and last minute model changes, Lauren and I recently headed off to Harrogate for the start of a two-day photo shoot for Frank...

Posted by Claire on 23 Mar 2010 at 13:56

A man with a plan

Last week, RBP joined Ultimate Packaging’s Sales and Marketing Director Chris Tonge at St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice in...

Posted by Linzi on 09 Mar 2010 at 13:59

Get INTOGEAR

It is always nice to escape the office on a Friday morning and last week, Claire and I jumped at the opportunity to visit INTOGEAR, a Hull based...

Posted by Dave on 09 Mar 2010 at 10:53

Welcome to the world Ella

Everyone was saying that it was a girl in the run up to the birth(day)… because she was keeping us all waiting! So, it was no surprise...

Posted by Paul on 07 Mar 2010 at 21:49

High-profile job for Hitachi

Competing with rival camera crews isn’t the norm on job site visits with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME). But during our...

Posted by Kerrie on 05 Mar 2010 at 12:50

February e-Zine goes live

The second issue of the Harley-Davidson e-Zine has been distributed to more than 40,000 of the brand's enthusiasts. The February edition was...

Posted by Nina on 02 Mar 2010 at 11:02

Superbike season opener

Finally, it’s here! The first round of the 2010 Superbike World Championship starts this weekend in Philip Island, Australia, and RBP is in...

Posted by Andy on 27 Feb 2010 at 08:20

A bit fishy!

RBP already works across a number of diverse industries, including motorsport, construction, insurance and packaging.  However,...

Posted by Nina on 26 Feb 2010 at 14:55

Superbike Island

There was some fantastic news for Phillip Island this week, which is very exciting for everyone concerned. Victorian Minister for Tourism and...

Posted by Lauren on 24 Feb 2010 at 18:15

Dunlop goes digital

RBP has just finalised a brand new E-newsletter for Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres UK. e-GRIP is a digital version of its printed counterpart,...

Posted by Nina on 24 Feb 2010 at 15:21

Snowboarding fun!

As some of you may remember from the new year's resolution blog, I said that mine was to learn how to snowboard. Well on Saturday I went to...

Posted by Lauren on 22 Feb 2010 at 17:38

Zooming marvellous

Until recently I have been looking for a new car to fill the void in my life since selling my old one back in November. It’s fair to say...

Posted by Antony on 18 Feb 2010 at 17:46

A good start to 2010

When I left uni in 2007, I did not think I would find the perfect job straight away, but I did and the teams at RBP make it even more special. I...

Posted by Jenna on 12 Feb 2010 at 11:40

A Lott of fun with a Harley

Yesterday, I was excited to see our latest PR achievement in national newspaper supplement, Celebs on Sunday. But, as Harley-Davidson...

Posted by Jenna on 08 Feb 2010 at 13:18

Tyred out

Following a long and successful working relationship with Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres UK, the manufacturer has engaged RBP for another year. As...

Posted by Nina on 04 Feb 2010 at 17:48

Rest in peace Alec

Motorcycle industry stalwart, Alec Wright (77), sadly and unexpectedly passed away following a heart attack at his home in Lincolnshire last...

Posted by Paul on 03 Feb 2010 at 18:55

Rally Adventure

Last weekend my boyfriend Leon and I braved the freezing cold weather to take part in a rally experience day near Bury St Edmunds. Although I had...

Posted by Lauren on 28 Jan 2010 at 17:55

Keyo goes live

Local agricultural specialists Keyo recently approached RBP to give its website an overhaul. The North Lincolnshire-based haulage and servicing...

Posted by Jonathan on 27 Jan 2010 at 17:16

Material girl

A Harley-Davidson® XR1200™ motorcycle is taking the spotlight on primetime television over the next two months, with its appearance in...

Posted by Jenna on 25 Jan 2010 at 12:17

New raw and radical ride

Harley-Davidson has today previewed their newest edition to the Sportster® platform – the Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight™. This...

Posted by Jenna on 25 Jan 2010 at 08:58

Tipping point

It’s no wonder last week’s trip to north-west Spain was so ill-fated, considering our final destination was the Costa da Morte (coast...

Posted by Kerrie on 21 Jan 2010 at 16:03

Believe the hype!

It’s not often that a film comes along and changes the history of cinema. James Cameron (the man behind Titanic – the highest...

Posted by Jonathan on 21 Jan 2010 at 12:52

Help for Haiti

Today I caught the news bulletin on the radio which revealed that sadly the earthquake crisis in Haiti is far from over. The earthquake has...

Posted by Linzi on 20 Jan 2010 at 14:21

New Years Resolutions

We've been setting new year's resolutions here at RBP. We've all got good intentions, but just how long will they last...?! "To Fulfil my...

Posted by Lauren on 20 Jan 2010 at 13:41

When the going gets tough

On last week’s PR trip to north-west Spain for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe), Glenn and I had more than a brush with...

Posted by Kerrie on 19 Jan 2010 at 09:28

Revelations in Rotterdam

Yesterday, Paul and I visited IHC Merwede, a specialist shipbuilder in the dredging and offshore industries, near Rotterdam. This is a new client...

Posted by Lauren on 15 Jan 2010 at 15:52

RBP gets social in 2010

Social outings at RBP have been less frequent over the past couple of years, but are always lots of fun when they come around. Therefore, our new...

Posted by Jenna on 14 Jan 2010 at 10:31

Happy new year everybody!

From all at RBP... Christmas has come and gone for another year and what a beautiful snowy festive period it has been. Back on 23 December, RBP...

Posted by Paul on 04 Jan 2010 at 08:58

Festive Frolics at RBP

As this is my first Christmas with RBP, I think it’s only right that I discuss this year’s festive frolics. Here at RBP...

Posted by Joshua on 18 Dec 2009 at 13:01

Up, Up and Away

The winter edition of Eastern Echo, Eastern Airways’ internal newsletter, went to print at the end of last week. The newsletter is...

Posted by Lauren on 16 Dec 2009 at 15:12

What a way to spend a Sunday…..

Pre-children Sundays were lazy, relaxing affairs. Those days are long gone and on Sunday we were woken at 5am by Sophie, our soon to be...

Posted by Dave on 15 Dec 2009 at 13:33

Teach me

This week, as part of our international PR activity with BMW Motorrad, I interviewed Chris ‘Teach’ McNeil – one of the biggest...

Posted by Jonathan on 11 Dec 2009 at 17:18

'Twas the night before Christmas

Not a sound was heard in the house.
No one was stirring;
Not even a mouse!' The opening narration to my favourite Tom & Jerry...

Posted by Antony on 11 Dec 2009 at 11:18

Spot the big head

Over the past few weeks, members of the RBP team have been making the trip down the M1 from Lincolnshire to visit the annual International...

Posted by Jonathan on 08 Dec 2009 at 09:02

Winner joins JT for lunch

Last Friday, I attended the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show to oversee James Toseland’s busy schedule on behalf of...

Posted by Joshua on 07 Dec 2009 at 14:08

GlobeBusting!

RBP's creative team got to see some of its work on a large scale recently when BMW-supported motorcycle tours company GlobeBusters enlisted the...

Posted by Nina on 04 Dec 2009 at 17:48

Getting the horn!

With Christmas just around the corner, this week's MotorCycle News ran a 'gift special' to give those that have yet to start their shopping...

Posted by Jonathan on 03 Dec 2009 at 17:19

Top lot

A Harley-Davidson® motorcycle has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for cancer charities in the UK and Ireland recently. The XL...

Posted by Nina on 02 Dec 2009 at 15:21

A Girly Night Out

Last weekend, some of the girls took me on a night out to Scunthorpe. With this being my first ever night out in the area, I think it is fair to...

Posted by Lauren on 01 Dec 2009 at 16:20

Dealer adventure – part three

This Monday, Nina and I faced the commuter traffic head-on in search of more friendly motorcycle dealers. We left our Lincolnshire base at the...

Posted by Lauren on 01 Dec 2009 at 15:40

It's showtime!

Earlier this week, RBP’s account handling team went out on the road again – this time to the annual International Motorcycle &...

Posted by Lauren on 27 Nov 2009 at 09:43

Back to rain!

Last week I took some time off work and jetted off to the Canary islands with my best friend Elise for a bit of relaxation therapy… well...

Posted by Jenna on 26 Nov 2009 at 10:20

Festive Rider hot off the press

The latest issue of Motorcycle Rider arrived from the printer today and it looks fantastic. The December/January edition features a test ride of...

Posted by Jonathan on 24 Nov 2009 at 17:19

Testing Times

RBP was recently tasked by clients Graham and George Richardson to develop the profile of George within British motorsport, as well as securing...

Posted by Joshua on 20 Nov 2009 at 12:49

Pudsey’s Back

Can you believe that another year has passed and the cuddly Pudsey Bear-inspired telethon is back? Well it has, and today marks the 30th BBC...

Posted by Lauren on 20 Nov 2009 at 11:08

Dealer adventure – part two

I’ve been out on the road again! Over the past two weeks I’ve been visiting motorcycle dealerships across the country in order to...

Posted by Lauren on 19 Nov 2009 at 14:55

Graduation Day

On Monday my girlfriend and I were finally able to don a cap and gown to celebrate the climax of our university lives – graduation!...

Posted by Joshua on 18 Nov 2009 at 16:07

Straight six

At RBP, we’re always on the look-out for the latest innovations in the two-wheel industry and we were more than impressed by BMW...

Posted by Lauren on 16 Nov 2009 at 17:36

Eco Packaging

RBP client Ultimate Packaging has recently launched what it believes to be a world first in environmentally-friendly...

Posted by Linzi on 13 Nov 2009 at 16:56

A meeting of marketing minds

Paul and I attended the second annual dealer marketing event of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) earlier this week....

Posted by Kerrie on 13 Nov 2009 at 11:50

The search is over!

Last Saturday, David (my boyfriend of nearly two years) proposed to me. I didn't think I would find a nice man who would want me for a wife...

Posted by Gemma on 12 Nov 2009 at 11:49

A dealer adventure

Last week, Becks, Nina and I set out on a quest to reacquaint ourselves with some of the UK’s motorcycle dealerships. Lincolnshire-based...

Posted by Lauren on 10 Nov 2009 at 12:01

Best man duties

The wedding of the century is approaching fast and this weekend I performed the first of many Best Man duties. Next spring, my friend Chris is...

Posted by Jonathan on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:21

Half-term fun

As a different holiday experience this year we decided to visit Wales. My wife has been going on about how wonderful the castles in Wales are and...

Posted by Dave on 06 Nov 2009 at 10:18

A dark Halloween

Halloween has never been my favourite time of year, as it means fancy dress! However, there were plenty of people across the country who donned...

Posted by Jenna on 06 Nov 2009 at 10:16

The big 3 OH!

As the big 30 looms ever closer, I've convinced myself that I really ought to achieve something to mark the occasion next year. So, it was with...

Posted by Becks on 06 Nov 2009 at 09:36

Construction of a different kind

Sometimes the logistics involved in shooting a photo make it impossible to achieve. A recent job for Hitachi proved this point. We wanted to...

Posted by Simon on 05 Nov 2009 at 14:04

Road trip for Hitachi

The Hitachi PR account handling team joined forces with international publication World Highways last week to visit a customer working on the M1...

Posted by Linzi on 04 Nov 2009 at 11:29

Pinktastic!

RBP and Henderson Insurance Brokers joined forces today in support of Breast Cancer Campaign’s “Wear it Pink” day. Male and...

Posted by Lauren on 30 Oct 2009 at 16:00

Fast track to success

It's been a busy week for the Digital Media team culminating in the launch of 18-year-old Porsche Carrera Cup driver George...

Posted by Chris on 30 Oct 2009 at 13:58

The Ultimate website

Ultimate Packing can see the value in a good web presence, so along with its recent investment in new machinery, the food packaging company has...

Posted by Wayne on 30 Oct 2009 at 13:44

21 again?

Many people would resent having to work on their birthday. But for Claire and I, a birthday at RBP means desk parties, cards, presents and more...

Posted by Nina on 30 Oct 2009 at 10:14

Scoot to the future

As environmental consideration in the automotive industry becomes increasingly important, more and more car and motorcycle manufacturers are...

Posted by Lauren on 30 Oct 2009 at 09:58

Winter warmer

Motorcycles and motorsport are close to RBP’s heart, so it’s only natural that we stay abreast of the latest information, facts...

Posted by Lauren on 28 Oct 2009 at 16:41

Fabulous Dark Custom

Managing the logistics of the Harley-Davidson UK motorcycle press fleet is very rewarding when you pick up a magazine and see your hard work all...

Posted by Jenna on 26 Oct 2009 at 16:09

Ultimate Investment

On Tuesday RBP organised a media day at Ultimate Packaging to announce the creation of new positions within the impressive factory operation on...

Posted by Linzi on 23 Oct 2009 at 16:11

Sykes goes Kwakers

It’s official! RBP-managed rising star Tom Sykes will remain in the World Superbike Championship in 2010, riding a factory Kawasaki...

Posted by Jonathan on 23 Oct 2009 at 16:09

Triple-tastic PR coverage for Hitachi

RBP has secured three big PR hits for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) this month. The September/October issue of Aggregates...

Posted by Kerrie on 20 Oct 2009 at 13:53

Home Sweet Home

Last weekend I took a trip home to Northern Ireland for my brother's 18th Birthday. It was fantastic to see all my friends and family again and...

Posted by Lauren on 20 Oct 2009 at 11:57

Ahoy there!

Last week I went on an adventure, as ten of us on two boats set sail from Stalham on the Norfolk Broads for a week-long holiday. Having...

Posted by Gemma on 15 Oct 2009 at 12:30

Keen to learn!

Last week, I was given a fantastic opportunity to travel to Leeds and take part in the 2009 CIPR Northern Conference....

Posted by Jenna on 15 Oct 2009 at 10:08

Media Friendly

RBP has added another string to its bow in the form of international media training. Paul and I travelled to sunny Amsterdam last week to...

Posted by Linzi on 13 Oct 2009 at 15:40

New Swiss role for Hitachi

The Ground Control team joined forces with the editor of D&RI magazine on a press visit to Switzerland last week. We went to see the first...

Posted by Kerrie on 13 Oct 2009 at 15:02

A woman of distinction!

After months of waiting and worrying, I finally received the results for the third and final part of my Chartered Institute of PR (CIPR) Online...

Posted by Becks on 13 Oct 2009 at 14:43

Trying to be a good sport

It’s been a few weeks since me and Josh donned our shorts and got sweaty. After our last sports challenge at the squash club,...

Posted by Jonathan on 09 Oct 2009 at 15:54

Now I'm totally out numbered!

Baby number two - and the last according to Zoe - has arrived and we have another beautiful daughter born at 3.14am on Tuesday 22...

Posted by Steve on 06 Oct 2009 at 22:03

Shooting star

Last week, Glenn and I braved the elements to meet rising Porsche Carrera Cup GB driver George Richardson at Donington Park. We'd...

Posted by Nina on 06 Oct 2009 at 09:31

JT returns to WSB grid

For those who don't already know, James Toseland is returning to World Superbikes with Yamaha, in an all-British rider team for the 2010 season....

Posted by Lauren on 02 Oct 2009 at 16:09

Zoom zoom!

I've always been a bit of a petrol head... anything that's fast and makes loud noises usually gets me excited. Recently I've been working on my...

Posted by Simon on 30 Sep 2009 at 12:03

What a load of rubbish

It’s not all glitz and glamour at RBP – as my recent trip to Saarland shows! We went to see a Hitachi ZX670LCH-3 removing up to...

Posted by Kerrie on 29 Sep 2009 at 12:53

Sausages anyone?

Birketts Pork Butchers is one of the few specialist pork butchers thriving today and has an enviable reputation throughout Lincolnshire for its...

Posted by Nina on 28 Sep 2009 at 16:49

Life in the fast lane

Last week I decided to take some time out from work at RBP and jetted off to Jerez in sunny Spain for a couple of days of track...

Posted by Joshua on 28 Sep 2009 at 10:37

Dreams do come true

I feel old! It’s 20 years since I left N. Ireland to go across the Irish Sea and start my uni life in Stirling. Fortunately for me, the...

Posted by Paul on 24 Sep 2009 at 12:50

A real eye opener

Monday mornings are hard enough without your alarm bleeping away at 4:40am!! This isn’t my preferred time to jump, or should I say, roll...

Posted by Claire on 23 Sep 2009 at 17:32

Rider 47 – out now!

The October/November edition of Motorcycle Rider has just arrived back from the printers and it looks fantastic. In this issue, BMF members can...

Posted by Jonathan on 23 Sep 2009 at 17:05

The sound of music

Earlier today, the RBP PR team were out on location at Alderley Edge for the grand opening of a new care...

Posted by Nina on 18 Sep 2009 at 16:28

Jumping through OOP's

After what seemed like months of waiting for the trainer to become available, I eventually managed to complete a three-day course on Actionscript...

Posted by Steve on 18 Sep 2009 at 16:24

Chasing cars!

The Donington Park PR account team has been busy this week organising for two specialist event publications to visit the circuit to...

Posted by Linzi on 17 Sep 2009 at 16:12

The Future is pink !

RBP is a strong supporter of the first ever Training at Man City?

Errr, ok not sure I can pull the wool over your eyes with this one as my football training days (professional or otherwise) are well and truly in...

Posted by Antony on 15 Sep 2009 at 11:07

Kazakhstan here we come

The Ground Control team are gearing up for another international expedition now they’ve organised their visas for Kazakhstan. On 21...

Posted by Kerrie on 14 Sep 2009 at 15:25

Karaoke: not okay

If I’ve learnt anything this week, it’s that karaoke isn’t a great idea when you’re tone deaf and more than a little...

Posted by Jonathan on 11 Sep 2009 at 14:09

A week with a Harley!

Last week, Harley-Davidson UK kindly lent my partner, Jerome, a Night Rod Special for a week. He'd been going on about testing this...

Posted by Jenna on 10 Sep 2009 at 11:30

Ladies that lunch

On Tuesday 8 September, Becks and I were lucky enough to attend the Henderson Insurance Yorkshire Sports Achiever of the Year Awards at the...

Posted by Nina on 10 Sep 2009 at 08:50

Hitachi in the Spotlight!

The Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) PR account team has been busy this week planning a media training programme that will take...

Posted by Linzi on 08 Sep 2009 at 14:09

Best foot forward

This week saw the revamped Michelin Footwear website go live. Working with our friends across the water in the USA, we completed a revamp of...

Posted by Wayne on 04 Sep 2009 at 10:59

You win some, you lose some

It’s been just over a month since Josh joined the ranks at RBP and it’s great to have a bit of blokey banter in the office. For the...

Posted by Jonathan on 04 Sep 2009 at 10:48

Victory for BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad factory rider Andreas Lettenbichler is celebrating after winning the Red Bull Romaniacs aboard his G 450 X. The Romaniacs is...

Posted by Jonathan on 01 Sep 2009 at 14:46

RBP's proactive approach

Off the back of a successful Judgement Day campaign, RBP has also been responsible for promoting the...

Posted by Joshua on 26 Aug 2009 at 10:05

Like father, like daughter!

While Simon has been concentrating on his latest creative campaign, his 8.5-year-old daughter Charlie has been focussing her attention on...

Posted by Claire on 25 Aug 2009 at 15:52

Judgement Day for Harley-Davidson

As well as being Harley-Davidson UK and Ireland’s national agency, RBP is responsible for promoting regional PR activities and...

Posted by Joshua on 20 Aug 2009 at 14:30

Shooting range

With the launch of a new range of products for our client Hitachi drawing closer, it was time to jump on a plane and head off for a week-long...

Posted by Simon on 20 Aug 2009 at 12:33

Fun times on a budget!

Due to not having a spare £1,000 to spend on a holiday at Center Parcs or Butlins during the school holidays, we chose to spend our family...

Posted by Dave on 20 Aug 2009 at 11:49

Kerrie and Saul's perfect day

The RBP wedding of the year rocked The White Hart at Lydgate on Saturday night after Kerrie and Saul had tied the knot. The beautiful bride and...

Posted by Paul on 19 Aug 2009 at 09:13

A Peaches Farmer?!

It's official!... Ben is going to have a baby brother or sister after our three-month scan at the end of last week. There is already much...

Posted by Paul on 18 Aug 2009 at 14:38

A brush with a dog

It was good to have a couple of weeks off to recharge the old batteries and decorate my house. This gave me the opportunity to unpack and...

Posted by Antony on 18 Aug 2009 at 12:40

MotoGP riders enjoy Viennese whirl

As part of the build-up to the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno, a number of World Championship riders called into neighbouring...

Posted by Gemma on 13 Aug 2009 at 17:38

Porsche Carrera anyone?

The creative team is currently working on a wide range of promotional materials for George Richardson, a young Porsche...

Posted by Steve on 13 Aug 2009 at 16:27

Take a Kingswood tour

RBP has produced a new web-based video tour to promote the Kingswood development, an impressive new addition to the Maria Mallaband Care Group's...

Posted by Dave on 13 Aug 2009 at 16:17

Going back to its roots

Buell has recently changed its logo by going back to the "family" crest with the use of the Pegasus symbol. This was present...

Posted by Jenna on 12 Aug 2009 at 17:34

BKS suit to the rescue!

As part of our American PR activity with BKS, RBP recently provided Track Day Mag with a Silverstone suit to test. Track Day Mag is an...

Posted by Jonathan on 12 Aug 2009 at 16:44

MTV Digs Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson may be best known for manufacturing motorcycles, but the legendary Motor Company also produces an extensive collection of...

Posted by Nina on 10 Aug 2009 at 10:27

RBP makes its Polish premiere

RBP's Ground Control magazine team visited Poland for the first time this week to visit a very happy Hitachi customer near Krakow. Despite...

Posted by Kerrie on 07 Aug 2009 at 11:57

Truck racing... the next big thing?

RBP organised a special media day at Donington Park as part of the build-up to this weekend's annual truck racing extravaganza at the...

Posted by Linzi on 06 Aug 2009 at 09:23

RBP has a new recruit

On Monday 3 August, I took my first tentative steps into the unknown ranks of RBP International. The situation, combined with my huge bag of...

Posted by Joshua on 06 Aug 2009 at 09:11

Method to my madness

After almost one year of hard work and additional studying, I can finally proclaim that there is a method to my madness! Friday signalled the...

Posted by Becks on 04 Aug 2009 at 10:01

Work and play

RBP's Hitachi PR team went on a road trip earlier this week to visit two of the international construction industry’s biggest publishing...

Posted by Linzi on 31 Jul 2009 at 15:22

Buell pushes sports riding limits

This week RBP released news of the new model year for Buell in 2010. There are no brand new motorcycles, but the majority of the...

Posted by Jenna on 28 Jul 2009 at 17:28

Happy MotoGP media

RBP was out in force at the tenth round of the World MotoGP Championship at Donington Park this weekend, with its PR account handling...

Posted by Nina on 27 Jul 2009 at 12:27

From Alpha to Brno

I was lucky enough to visit Alpha Racing’s premises in Rosenheim, Germany recently. It’s where the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team is...

Posted by Andy on 27 Jul 2009 at 11:13

Sporty XR1200 seduces tennis ace

We've just issued a press release to announce that Spanish tennis star Rafa Nadal has recently joined the Harley-Davidson...

Posted by Jenna on 23 Jul 2009 at 10:05

Buell raises the bar

Buell has this week introduced the 1125RR, a race-use only motorcycle intended for competition in the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike...

Posted by Jenna on 21 Jul 2009 at 16:52

Ultimate presentations

Ultimate Packaging briefed RBP to come up with a presentation that would sit alongside the existing audio/visual material that...

Posted by Steve on 21 Jul 2009 at 15:04

Totally grip-ping

The tenth issue of GRIP has left the building! Written, designed and co-ordinated by RBP, Dunlop’s trade publication is always bursting...

Posted by Nina on 20 Jul 2009 at 17:11

Life in the fast lane!

It's been a busy couple of weeks with a trip to Laguna Seca in California to watch James Toseland racing in MotoGP followed by a press event at...

Posted by Becks on 17 Jul 2009 at 18:04

Flying visit

Two countries in one day? No problem… During last week’s visit to Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV in Amsterdam, we...

Posted by Kerrie on 16 Jul 2009 at 14:51

Furniture of distinction

RBP has launched a new website for AW Robinson, a local furniture company based in Grimsby. The client was...

Posted by Dave on 13 Jul 2009 at 09:13

The great outdoors!

Over the last weekend, the studio had one of its many social events/team building exercises - only this time with a difference. We decided...

Posted by Antony on 07 Jul 2009 at 10:42

The eye of the tiger

Off the back of producing a multimedia presentation used by Ultimate Packaging in a successful new business pitch, the client has...

Posted by Wayne on 03 Jul 2009 at 11:01

A Harley and Buell adventure

Last week we took some time out of the office to discuss regional PR opportunities with two friendly and enthusiastic...

Posted by Jenna on 01 Jul 2009 at 17:15

Hot off the press!

Complete with a fresh new look and feel, a revitalised presentation pack for Keigar Homes has been designed, printed and delivered to...

Posted by Claire on 30 Jun 2009 at 14:41

Wide-reaching readership for e-newsletter

The fifth issue of HiCom News was sent out today. Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV's trade e-newsletter is...

Posted by Chris on 17 Jun 2009 at 16:30

Shakespeare on a bike!

Interview with the 'Shakespeare in Love' actor Joseph Fiennes this morning went really well....

Posted by Jonathan on 11 Jun 2009 at 17:09

XR1200 Race Series

The newly painted XR1200 race bikes hit the track last weekend at Donington Park and I had the opportunity to preview them before the races at...

Posted by Jenna on 29 May 2009 at 11:15

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News

Countrywide Care Homes goes live!

Countrywide Care Homes Limited (CWCH) was established in July 2011 to provide high-quality and affordable care for the elderly.

Posted on 30 Nov 2011

Exhibiting in the shipping world

Over the past couple of months, RBP was given the opportunity to design visuals for IHC Merwede’s exhibition stand at Europort 2011, in...

Posted on 30 Nov 2011

Interviewing on an international scale…

RBP has been working successfully with global music insurance broker, Doodson, since August this year on a series of integrated PR campaigns...

Posted on 01 Nov 2011

Carisma Fish goes LIVE!

This month, RBP’s digital team finalised a new website for Norwegian company, Carisma Fish.

Posted on 30 Oct 2011

Time to rebrand!

RBP’s creative team has recently had the opportunity to work with a local inland port to rebrand the company from Wharton Grove Wharf to...

Posted on 30 Oct 2011

Another year flies by in WSBK

The 2011 Superbike World Championship season has come to a close. Now RBP can reflect on what has been another action-packed year working...

Posted on 30 Oct 2011

Bennetts makes bikers dreams come true

The Bennetts Biker Dream campaign – handled by RBP’s PR team – is in full swing, and in September alone, there were four biker dreams fulfilled.

Posted on 18 Sep 2011

2012 is fast approaching

It is that time of year again when RBP has been briefed with the task of designing and artworking the 2012 calendars for Hitachi Construction...

Posted on 18 Sep 2011

Multimedia interaction for Hitachi

RBP’s digital and creative teams have been developing a multimedia presentation for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME).

Posted on 18 Sep 2011

20 years of Akrapovic

This year is the 20th anniversary of Akrapovic exhaust systems. Akrapovic is a new client for the RBP PR team, who already represent a wide range...

Posted on 31 Aug 2011

Hitachi comes to Humberside

This month the RBP team had the pleasure of welcoming Aki Kimura, Assistant Manager, CRM Promotion Department, to RBP’s Humberside Airport...

Posted on 31 Aug 2011

Toseland Properties goes live

The RBP digital team has been designing and building the Toseland Properties website and it has now gone live.

Posted on 21 Aug 2011

Let the word spread for Laceby Manor

The RBP creative team has been working closely with client Laceby Manor to modernise and update the reputation of the golf club.

Posted on 31 Jul 2011

Harley-Davidson revs up for the Model Year 12 launch

This month RBP International has co-ordinated an integrated PR campaign for the UK launch of Harley-Davidson’s Model Year 2012.

Posted on 31 Jul 2011

Ultimate success

The RBP PR team recently finalised two national industry award entries for the prestigious UK Packaging and Starpack awards for their client...

Posted on 06 Jun 2011

See what Harley is all about...

Harley-Davidson commissioned RBP International with the task of producing eight poster panels to fit into their travelling exhibition hub.

Posted on 06 Jun 2011

Moving Homes

The RBP studio and digital teams have worked together to design and build an online rotating slideshow banner for the MMCG website.

Posted on 06 Jun 2011

Start your engines

The PR team here at RBP has an exciting few months ahead, as the second season of the Harley-Davidson XR1200 series has just kicked off.

Posted on 25 May 2011

New look for Jason

RBP has just launched another new website for one of our racing clients.

Posted on 25 May 2011

Style and substance

The first copies of a brochure RBP has produced for a luxury care home arrived in the RBP office this week.

Posted on 25 May 2011

Revving up for a new season

This is an exciting time for RBP and BMW Motorrad, as the new World Superbike (WSBK) season gets underway.

Posted on 25 Apr 2011

Racing ahead with a new site

RBP International has just completed a new website for Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 race series.

Posted on 25 Apr 2011

Reporting for duty

RBP International has had the honour of producing the IHC Annual Report 2010, which was distributed to shareholders, stakeholders, the media and...

Posted on 25 Apr 2011

Opening a new door

When RBP’s creative team was tasked with creating membership cards for an exclusive gentleman’s club, it was clear they had to be something a bit...

Posted on 31 Mar 2011

Tracking our progress

RBP has been successful in expanding its PR agreement with Bike Trac, which produces anti-theft devices for motorcycles.

Posted on 31 Mar 2011

A show-stopping production

RBP's digital team played a key role in the creation of a media pack for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME).

Posted on 31 Mar 2011

Big news on the social scene

Motorcycle insurer Bennetts has just appointed RBP to manage its social media marketing.

Posted on 28 Feb 2011

iGround Control is ready - in 14 languages!

RBP’s digital team has used the latest technology to create the second issue of iGround Control – the fully interactive online magazine for...

Posted on 28 Feb 2011

Corporate brochure gets the creative touch

The creative team at RBP has just put the finishing touches to a new corporate brochure for IHC Merwede.

Posted on 28 Feb 2011

Getting creative with Harley

Our creative types have just leant their talents to developing a slick new e-newsletter template for Harley-Davidson UK.

Posted on 31 Jan 2011

Beneficial new site

The digital team at RBP has created an exciting new website for one of our clients.

Posted on 31 Jan 2011

Making more dreams reality

RBP’s PR team kicked off the new year with fantastic news, when the UK’s number one for motorcycle insurance, Bennetts, chose us to manage their...

Posted on 31 Jan 2011

Great coverage for IHC Merwede

RBP has been working in tandem with Dutch shipping client IHC Merwede over the course of 2010 to develop its presence in the specialist...

Posted on 23 Dec 2010

Greetings from the digital world

Again the festive season is upon us and RBP’s digital team has been working on an animated, musical digital Christmas card for one of our largest...

Posted on 23 Dec 2010

Seasons greetings to everyone

This month RBP’s studio team designed a festive Christmas card for one of our clients; IHC Merwede.

Posted on 23 Dec 2010

Revving up for 2011

As 2010 draws to a close, RBP is already looking toward 2011 and planning next year’s activities.

Posted on 30 Nov 2010

Social status

Social media has hit the spotlight at RBP this month, with clients’ Facebook and Twitter pages going from strength to strength.

Posted on 30 Nov 2010

Online and ready to sell

RBP has successfully completed one of its biggest digital projects to date. The digital and account handling teams have been working in close...

Posted on 31 Oct 2010

Winning the world over

Earlier this month, the 2010 World Superbike Championship reached its thrilling climax at Magny Cours, France. Veteran rider Max Biaggi may have...

Posted on 31 Oct 2010

Exhibition in full swing

In September, RBP’s international shipbuilding client IHC Merwede exhibited at the prestigious SMM show in Germany. In preparation for the event,...

Posted on 30 Sep 2010

Going live!

RBP's PR and digital media teams have finalised a new website for Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG). Although at first glance it may look...

Posted on 30 Sep 2010

Coverage overload

RBP’s motorcycle clothing and accessory client Thomas Sports Group has been all over the press thanks to RBP’s PR and account handling team. We...

Posted on 30 Sep 2010

Season finale for Harley-Davidson® XR1200® race series

The last round of the RBP-organised, Harley-Davidson® XR1200® race series took place this August Bank Holiday weekend at Cadwell Park. The...

Posted on 31 Aug 2010

New look for Whittaker

This month, RBP has been further demonstrating the art of teamwork. Our digital and creative teams have worked closely together to produce a...

Posted on 31 Aug 2010

Ground Control goes online

RBP has created an interactive digital magazine for its client, Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME). Designed to complement the...

Posted on 31 Jul 2010

Being creative with Harley-Davidson

RBP worked hard to prepare for T in the Park 2010 to ensure that the Harley-Davidson presence was well noticed and full of impact for celebs and...

Posted on 31 Jul 2010

WSB here we come...

The Superbike World Championship returned to Great Britain and Silverstone Circuit for the tenth of this year’s 13-round series. With MotoGP and...

Posted on 31 Jul 2010

Mills go digital

This month, RBP's digital media team launched a new website for Oats Royd Mill, a stunning new apartment complex in a converted Grade II listed...

Posted on 30 Jun 2010

Coming to a high street near you...

Everyone at RBP is excited about the new range of Harley-Davidson fashion wear, which hits the UK high street in 2011. However, preparation to...

Posted on 30 Jun 2010

Mine of opportunity for Hitachi

RBP has secured PR hits in two of the biggest international mining publications for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME). World Coal...

Posted on 30 Jun 2010

New-look corporate materials for HCME

RBP was pleased to receive some of the first copies of the all-new Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV corporate brochure recently. The...

Posted on 31 May 2010

Hitachi gone digital

RBP’s digital account team showcased its creative and technical talents when it produced a fully interactive media pack for Hitachi Construction...

Posted on 31 May 2010

The BIG Bauma experience

For the past four months, RBP has been working hard to fine-tune creative materials for one of the agency’s biggest projects of the year (so...

Posted on 30 Apr 2010

James Toseland gets a new look

This month, RBP’s digital team has finalised a new design for Superbike World Championship contender James Toseland’s website, Jamestoseland.com....

Posted on 30 Apr 2010

Dunlop’s ticket to ride

This month, the RBP account handling team headed to Silverstone to help co-ordinate a special event for Dunlop. The two-day "Ticket to ride"...

Posted on 30 Apr 2010

Tracked to RBP

RBP has recently been appointed as the PR agency for new motorcycle tracking device, Bike Trac. The innovative unit was developed by GPS...

Posted on 31 Mar 2010

Harley-Davidson goes digital

As well as handling its national and dealer PR, Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland recently engaged RBP to create a brand new e-newsletter. The e-Zine...

Posted on 31 Mar 2010

SportSmart success for Dunlop

This month RBP has finalised a striking advertorial for Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres UK. The British manufacturer has recently launched a new...

Posted on 31 Mar 2010

Tyred out

Following a long and successful working relationship with Dunlop Motorcycle Tyres UK, the manufacturer has engaged RBP for another year. As well...

Posted on 28 Feb 2010

World-class PR

As well as our international PR support service for BMW Motorrad continuing into its fifth year, we’ve also been appointed to provide marketing...

Posted on 28 Feb 2010

The perfect catch

RBP already works across a number of diverse industries, including motorsport, construction, insurance and packaging. However, we've just entered...

Posted on 28 Feb 2010

The Ultimate Challenge

For local Lincolnshire company, Ultimate Packaging, 2010 promises to be an eventful year. As its recently-appointed PR agency, RBP was tasked...

Posted on 31 Jan 2010

Local Charm

RBP prides itself on being a global agency. However, with its roots firmly planted in Lincolnshire, it retains its heritage by working closely...

Posted on 31 Jan 2010

Big Brand

A well-recognised brand can become a company’s most valuable asset. This statement is even more accurate for organisations that offer branding...

Posted on 31 Jan 2010

Merry Christmas

RBP is always looking for ways to utilise exciting new technologies in its clients’ multimedia projects. This month, the agency’s digital team...

Posted on 18 Dec 2009

Season’s greetings

RBP has been designing a corporate Christmas card on behalf of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) for a number of festive seasons....

Posted on 18 Dec 2009

TSG meets RBP

Based on the strength of previous PR and sponsorship exploitation for one of its brands, RBP is delighted to announce that it is officially...

Posted on 18 Dec 2009

Totally Stylish

As an agency that believes in teamwork, recent months have seen the creative team putting their considerable skills to use in providing...

Posted on 30 Nov 2009

Ultimately Green

Ultimate Packaging has launched what it believes to be the world‘s first environmentally friendly packaging product. This is a major coup as the...

Posted on 30 Nov 2009

Brand George

This month, RBP finalised the design and build of Porsche Carrera Cup GB driver George Richardson's new website. The digital media and account...

Posted on 30 Nov 2009

Buell discontinued

As the appointed PR agency for Harley-Davidson UK, RBP has been responsible for handling all media enquiries in relation to the recently...

Posted on 30 Oct 2009

Ultimate online

RBP has completed the design and build of a website for North-East Lincolnshire company, Ultimate Packaging – one of the UK’s leading...

Posted on 30 Oct 2009

Shooting range

RBP has recently completed one of its largest design and retouching projects to date. Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV tasked the...

Posted on 30 Oct 2009

Michelin Footwear rebooted

As part of its ongoing relationship with Michelin Footwear, RBP recently completed a redesign of the company’s website. RBP built the site...

Posted on 30 Sep 2009

Rider 47 rolls off the press

The latest edition of Motorcycle Rider has been produced by RBP. The October/November edition features road tests of the latest motorcycles,...

Posted on 30 Sep 2009

The sound of music

Earlier this month, the Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) celebrated the opening of its 53rd UK care home, The Belvedere, in Alderley Edge. RBP's...

Posted on 30 Sep 2009

Born in the USA

July and August are always busy months for RBP’s Harley-Davidson and Buell PR account handling teams with the launch of the motorcycle...

Posted on 28 Aug 2009

Ultimate rewards

A challenging, competitive pitch process for a significant new business opportunity for Ultimate Packaging – a leader in the production of...

Posted on 28 Aug 2009

Eager with Keigar

Although RBP has an international reputation, it continues to forge relationships with local businesses.

Posted on 20 Aug 2009

To Garmisch with Glenn Blackburn

BMW recently engaged RBP to travel to the picturesque Alpine skiing resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany to report on the legendary BMW...

Posted on 27 Jul 2009

Lucky number seven

When Dunlop motorcycle tyres clinched seven out of seven wins at the prestigious Isle of Man TT road races in June, RBP was on hand to make sure...

Posted on 17 Jul 2009

RBP makes it best of three

RBP has created three new websites for the Henderson Insurance Brokers group. Each site highlights the services and products provided by one of...

Posted on 06 Jun 2009

A new look for RBP

RBP has a fresh online presence thanks to its revamped website. The new design showcases our PR, Creative and Digital talents, with videos and...

Posted on 06 Jul 2009

Hitting the high notes

The Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) called on RBP to generate publicity for its two new residences in Cheshire this month. RBP arranged for...

Posted on 06 Jun 2009

Spreading good news

On behalf of Donington Park, RBP has written, designed and distributed its first monthly e-newsletter to tens of thousands of motorsport fans....

Posted on 09 May 2009

A dynamic display

RBP has produced a variety of advertising and communication materials for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) to strengthen its...

Posted on 22 Apr 2009

Success on the track

To mark the debut of BMW Motorrad in the World Superbike Championship in 2009, RBP is focusing its PR activities on the German motorcycle...

Posted on 22 Apr 2009

From Paris with press packs

RBP has created an interactive CD press pack to distribute at a European construction exhibition this month. Produced on behalf of Hitachi...

Posted on 22 Apr 2009

Right on track

The creative team at RBP has produced a range of dynamic ads and advertorials to promote Donington Park race circuit to motorsport fans and the...

Posted on 21 Mar 2009

Leading from the front

RBP has secured significant media value through extensive coverage in the top international construction magazines for Hitachi Construction...

Posted on 21 Mar 2009

Hot off the press

RBP has written, designed and co-ordinated the printing of a 32-page corporate brochure for one of the UK’s top five independent insurance...

Posted on 06 Jun 2009

High praise from Hitachi

RBP produces a bi-monthly e-newsletter for Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) NV. HiCom News is distributed to HCME personnel...

Posted on 06 Jan 2009

Wheels of fortune

RBP’s PR account with Harley-Davidson and Buell has been expanded to include a regional campaign with the manufacturers’ dealer network. The...

Posted on 06 Feb 2009

A first-class win for F1

The new home of the British Formula One Grand Prix has appointed a new PR and advertising agency. Donington Park, currently undergoing a...

Posted on 06 Jan 2009

Riding high

To boost the profile of the 2009 Buell Performance Academy, RBP has created a striking new promotional campaign, fronted by a brand new website....

Posted on 06 Feb 2009

RBP is streets ahead

Leading tyre manufacturer Goodyear Dunlop will distribute its 2009 European Dunlop motorcycle, scooter and off-road fitment guides this month,...

Posted on 06 Jan 2009

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