ABOUT CHRISTINE

Christine Allen is an award-winning editorial writer and influential campaign journalist. She has worked in media for over 14 years, in Ireland and NZ and is the former chief reporter and business editor of the Northern Advocate newspaper in Whangarei.

I’ve written over 10,000 stories throughout my career and have had an estimated 160,000 press releases sent to me.

But enough about me!

I’m just chomping at the bit to hear about you and your business!

I help business owners get in front of a media audience and boost their profile through positive media exposure.

Journalists love a good yarn and most businesses are bursting with stories.
If you want to work with me, I offer a free consultation where you get to tell me more about your business.

If you’re fed up with being invisible in the marketplace and need to grow your business, get in touch.

What does Solas mean?

 Solas: The Irish word for light; enlightenment; disclosure; comfort.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

Earned media needs to be part of your marketing strategy.  It’s an affordable option with a powerful impact. And yet, so many companies fail to consider earned media in their plans.

Free publicity is possible when you give the media what they want – great stories!

Solas Media Solutions helps business owners and leaders bag heaps of positive media exposure. I work with influencers and thought-leaders, campaigners, marketers, small business owners and start-up founders.

Check out our great range of media relations consultancy and coaching services.
Solas offers everything from media planning and press releases and local and national distribution and arrangement, to one-to-one or group media coaching.

Get in touch with me and find out how my skills can light up your media opportunities.

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And action!

Filming fun in Pukekohe today with @radoliva.

We are filming some exciting new online content for Solas Media, which will be launching nationally in February.
That’s all I can say for now! 😉

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The smell of a fresh, new magazine. Mmmmmmm!

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Hello Auckland!

I'm delighted to be heading to Auckland to film for an exciting new project this week (more details to be announced next month).

I'll be free for two 90-minute client sessions on Friday morning/early afternoon if any Aucklanders want to send me a PM and book it in.

The 90-minute sessions I have are...

- Newshound Session with Media Plan
Your complete media plan for 2018, with your bespoke news stories, angles and talking points, targeted media outlets and a media contact book, as well as heaps of great media tips and advice. It also comes with 3 months of email and phone support.

- Power Message Pack
A superb coaching session for anyone wanting to really amplify their key messages. You'll come away with a clear understanding of your communication habits and challenges, and have a shiny workbook with your own 5 key messages for you and your business. These key messages will be media friendly, memorable and knock your media campaign out of the park! They'll also boost your confidence. Big-time!

- PR Pro Session
Great for anyone who can already write a blog post. This session is a handy coaching one for anyone wanting to know my simple and powerful formula for writing awesome press releases. I've received over 160,000 press releases in my career, and I've written over 10,000 stories. There is a way to write which gets your story printed! You'll also emerge with a usable press release!

PM me for a session price, a free and quick chat to see if we’re a good fit, and to book in. I'm extra thrilled to be able to meet some of you in person.

Get in quick, only two spaces available!
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