Jo's Story

Jo Leatham PR was established in 2020 to offer a freelance service for start-up, boutique and national brands. Her ethos centres on bespoke, flexible and cost-effective PR campaigns that make headlines and deliver results. Jo also collaborates with agencies and in-house teams to support communications activity during busy periods.

Having worked for a number of leading PR agencies in Yorkshire as well as Government Bodies, Jo has managed campaigns for clients including Nestlé, La Redoute, the WI, Silver Cross, York Fashion Week, Jorvik Viking Centre, Homes England and Marie Curie. Her six-year stint as a media volunteer for Marie Curie saw Jo’s work celebrated in the charity’s People Awards 2018 in the ‘Leading in our Field’ category.

Based in York but operating nationally, Jo has 30-years experience and is an accomplished storyteller who can help spread the word about your business. Consistently gaining coverage in print, broadcast and digital media platforms, she has strong relationships with respected national and regional journalists and presenters.

She has secured celebrity endorsements with the likes of Victoria Beckham, Davina McCall, Kay Mellor, Fiona Phillips, Laurence Lewelyn-Bowen as well as product placements on primetime shows including This Morning, Steph’s Packed Lunch, Coronation Street, DIYSOS, Eastenders and Big Brother. And celebrated award wins for clients in The Observer Food Monthly Awards, Esquire, Luxe Life, Eluxe Magazine, Pure Beauty Global Award, Prima Baby and Mother and Baby.

Jo has helped businesses and brands find the right words to spark conversations, ignite passion and share vision. Her focus is on engaging copywriting for digital and print that enlightens, persuades, inspires, challenges, provokes, captivates and entertains.

She has curated a series of exceptional events that delivered memorable experiences. From hotel and restaurant openings to runway fashion shows and art exhibitions, putting businesses in the spotlight is the cornerstone of her work.

Working in collaboration with a team of highly talented individuals, Jo Leatham PR also offers brand and design consultancy, creative direction and social media management.