Clients
"We have been working with Alexander King for almost five years, and they have been integral to our original and continuing development. They are highly motivated, professional and hard working, very versatile and accomodating, and are always there for a second (or third!) opinion on marketing issues."
- Tim Drake, Mandarina Silk
"Jessica and her team at AKA have worked diligently and effectively for us for the last five years. We would highly recommend them and they are nice to work
with."
- Lesley Inman, Operations Manager, Edel Telenzo Carpets UK
"We have worked closely with AKA for the past three years and we are absolutely delighted with the results
and the way the company is now received by the trade at large - both by retailers and the end consumers. When you work with the best, you get the best results!"
- Peter Hewitt, Managing Director, Litmus Furniture and Wiemann UK
"A big thank you to the team at AKA for all its hard work over the past two years. Since we started working with AKA we have seen a significant lift in our business
turnover and a great improvement to ur image. AKA is an essential part of our success."
- Maurizio and Cinzia Bocchi, La Locanda Restaurant
"Public Relations is such a nightmare. So it was a great relief to find a PR company who not only knew the furnishing industry and had excellent contacts with the trade press, but were also quick to appreciate the
needs of the FTBA. Friendly, efficient and pro-active, AKA has put the FTBA firmly on the trade's map."
- Jonathan Seddon Brown, Former Chief Executive, Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association
Journalists
"Consistently delivers on its promises on providing information and photographs about its clients and comes up with lots of different angles and topics that can be used for articles."
- Andrew Kidd, Editor, Interiors Monthly
"I have dealt with AKA for a number of years and have always found them to be highly professional in all areas. They are one of the first I turn to for contributions to a variety of features."
- Dennis Flower, Freelance Journalist
"I have always found AKA to be a very efficient team, on hand to provide whatever I need for a variety of features. Plus as an added bonus, they're always friendly and seem genuinely enthusiastic and happy to help!"
- Lisa Hibberd, Editor, Your Home Magazine
"The staff listen to your requests, understand your market and deliver fast results."
- Heather Dixon, Freelance Homes & Interiors Journalist
"I have used AKA for the past few years with various photo shoots for homes magazines as I work on a freelance basis. I have always found the girls extremely helpful with product and information and delivery of product is prompt which is vital for the working of a successful photoshoot."
- Suzy Webster, Freelance Journalist
"I have always found AKA to be fast, efficient and extremely helpful with my requests for information, images, comments and quotes. They know exactly what journalists need and always deliver on time in a friendly and helpful way."
- Hayley Gilbert, Freelance Interior Journalist
"AKA bring a whole new package to the world of PR; friendly, efficient and punctual. I always find them a complete joy to deal with as a freelancer with a busy schedule and urgent deadlines to meet they have never let me down. I am always amazed at the speed with which they organise product for shoots, send press releases for information and email images for features. With helpful friendly advice and prompt organisation you could not hope for a better team to work with serving both their clients and journalists/stylists with equal enthusiasm and care."
- Jessica Contomichalos, Freelance Journalist
"I have dealt with the team at AKA for a number of years and have always found them a joy to work with. They have a real understanding of what the home interest press needs: the respond quickly and professionally to requests for information and images, they are very pro active on behalf of their clients, but above all they are friendly, approachable and go that extra mile, which makes all the difference."
- Anna-Lisa De'Ath, Home Editor, At Home Magazine
"I work with more than 50 PR and advertising companies for my two business to business publications and I know AKA to be one of the best in the business. A model of efficiency, always accomodating, full of ideas and initiatives, AKA is always willing to help, often going to extreme lengths to execute a particular job. In summary, the involvement of AKA with my publications has always been very helpful in delivering practical, well-crafted and interesting information to my readerships. I have no doubts whatsoever recommending their services to any company which is seeking to improve communications with their marketplace."
- John Legg, Editor, Furniture News
"Professional, pragmatic and extremely creative, AKA has proven a real joy to work with over many years and, as an editor, I (and in turn my magazine's readers) have consistently benefited from the integrity and conscientious nature of every member of their team. In my opinion, AKA is one of the very best PR agencies in the industry."
- Richard Elford, former Editor, Retail and Professional Furnisher
