Helping small businesses thrive with effective content

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Hi, I’m Penny, your digital marketing consultant and the face behind Red Rose Media & Marketing. I offer a range of high-quality media and digital marketing solutions to help you:

Raise your online profile
Engage your target audience
Deliver your digital marketing strategy.

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Media & digital marketing consultant services

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    Content and media

    Effective content for all your online and print needs, including short and long form video.

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    Social media

    From supporting you to improve your current channels to full management, I offer a range of services.

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    Website & SEO

    A review of your website to improve performance, or a new website design that reflects you and your business.

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    Strategy

    A digital marketing strategy helps set you apart from your competitors and keeps you focussed on your goals.

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Tips from your small business marketing consultant

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Year Two in Bloom
Year Two in Bloom

When did you last pause to celebrate your own success? As small business owners we are great at cracking on, less great at looking up. Red Rose Media & Marketing has just turned two, so I’m taking this moment to reflect, say thank you, and share a few lessons that might help you too.

Two years on, my values are the same: make it clear, make it human, make it easy to act. Here’s how that shaped this year.

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Marketing vs Communications: Why your posts aren’t converting (and how to fix it)
Marketing vs Communications: Why your posts aren’t converting (and how to fix it)

You’re posting. You’re emailing. You’re updating your website.

But bookings aren’t moving.

The issue usually isn’t effort. It’s the missing link between communication (a clear message that lands with the right people) and marketing (a simple plan that moves those people to take action). When both work together, your updates turn into enquiries. When they don’t, it feels like shouting into the void.

As someone who’s spent over a decade in communications and holds a Master’s in marketing, I’ve seen this play out across small businesses and charities of every shape and size. Let’s fix it - in plain English.

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Why I took my laptop on holiday — and I’d do it again.
Why I took my laptop on holiday — and I’d do it again.

Our summer holidays are booked about a year in advance – it gives us something to look forward to all year, but somehow it still sneaks up on me when it comes to managing work before (and during) the break.

This year we were off to Bude in Cornwall — a peaceful spot we fell in love with six years ago. This time around, it was a chance to reset and spend proper time with my husband and two boys, away from emails, social media alerts and "just one more quick job".

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What others say

  • "From the start, Penny was genuinely excited about my project with me and super supportive every step of the way. Her genuine support made me see that she really cared - not just about the end result, but about making sure I felt confident and heard throughout the process. No stress, no jargon, just a great person helping bring my ideas to life. Highly recommend! "

    Natsai Telfer, Teburah Counselling

  • "Penny is outstanding in her field. The support and advice given to me is above and beyond, her energy, professionalism and dedication to her clients is amazing. I will continue to recommend Red Rose Media & Marketing."

    Zoe Patrick-Smith, Staffs Sports Massage

  • "I have recently used Penny from Red Rose Media for my website and her service was outstanding. As a new business that does counselling, she really took the time to get inside my head and understand where I was coming from, and what I hoped my business would look like online. Penny brought it to life and handheld me through the whole process which was great. I would recommend Penny for her expertise, professionalism and warmth during the process. Thanks Penny!"

    Kelly Weatherer, Kelly Weatherer Counselling

  • "Penny is so lovely!!! I've been working with penny now for a few months, I'm a complete dinosaur with all this social media stuff so penny has really helped sort everything out for me. Thank you penny!!! 🙂🙂"

    Anna Pearson, Cannock Health & Welbeing

  • "Penny knows her stuff. The social media audit she completed was thorough, clear and really insightful. Her help with creating content was exactly the same. If you’re wondering which route to take your marketing or need any help and support, she’s exactly who you need."

    Tom Sawbridge, Sawbridge Financial Planning

  • "Working with Penny has been a pleasure from start to finish. Her flexibility and professionalism were evident throughout the process, and she always listened to my specific needs. She not only met but exceeded my expectations, educating me on the best approaches to ensure my business thrives. I couldn’t be happier with the results."

    - Justin Belgeonne, JB Architect Services

  • "She truly understands our business and its needs, bringing a passion and expertise in digital marketing that has been instrumental in launching and growing Your Digital Hub. The work created has consistently exceeded my expectations, and I am deeply grateful for the support and dedication she has shown.”

    Tim Hubbard, Director, Your Digital Hub

  • "We have seen an instant uplift in traffic to our website, contact from customers and sales since Red Rose Media’s involvement."

    - Henry Leadbeater, H-Track Ltd

  • "Highly recommend Penny for her knowledge and skills but also for her sunny personality."

    - Sally Bedford, Retired NHS Director

  • "Penny’s professionalism, knowledge, and reliability are second to none. She has a very refreshing, honest yet direct approach but is also very down to earth and relatable. It is obvious that she genuinely loves what she does and cares about your business."

    - Cheryll Leadbeater, H-Track Ltd

  • “Penny really knows what our business needs to help us to continue to grow our social media presence. Penny has produced some fabulous content so far for both our Facebook page and website”

    - Kirsty Bull, BB’s Boutique

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