Helping your business have your most successful year!
Mary Ballard, the owner of Ballard PR Agency and Showcase Cumbria Ltd, is a seasoned professional dedicated to helping micro and SMEs achieve their most successful year through tailored business development strategies. With a rich background as an editor of a national direct marketing sales catalogue and experience in commercial roles for various newspaper groups, Mary has a proven track record of driving business growth. Her involvement in a startup that expanded to over 250 staff and generated £60 million in revenue, along with her work for the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Cumbria Growth Hub, showcases her ability to elevate businesses at different stages.
Ballard PR Agency offers a range of public relations solutions, adapting to the unique needs of each client. Mary’s expertise extends across sectors, demonstrating her capacity to quickly understand and grow businesses. Alongside her PR agency, Mary operates Showcase Cumbria Ltd, a platform celebrating the best of Cumbria. Since its inception in 2017, it has nearly over 13,000 followers across various social media platforms. The newly launched website, showcasecumbria.co.uk, provides opportunities for sponsorship, advertising, job postings, event promotions, and features write-ups and video interviews. Charities and press releases can be featured free of charge.
Mary’s commitment to business excellence is recognised by her nominations for prestigious awards, including the BECBC Awards 2022 Rising Star, Cumbria Women of The Year 2022, and Northern Power Women Awards 2024 and most recently received 5 nominations for the EVAS2024. Her services are available across the UK, and she is willing to travel to meet client needs. For those seeking to propel their business to new heights, Mary Ballard’s expertise and the platforms she offers present a valuable opportunity for growth and visibility. Contact her at info@ballardpragency.com to embark on a journey toward your most successful year.
See the testimonials below from some of the many clients she has looked after.
Here at Ballard PR Agency, in line with my ethos of supporting Cumbrian businesses and providing a good all rounded service, I have joined forces with CBASS COMPLETE BUSINESS ADVISORY SOLUTIONS where I am presently an associate and doing Business MOT checks.
Get in touch with me to see if you qualify for free business support and potentially a grant.
Providing the complete spectrum of business advisory services to enterprises in Cumbria, through a team with many years of business experience.
Testimonials
“Mary Ballard at Ballard PR Agency helped us grow our social media pages and audience reach with engaging content and monthly plans that tied in with promotions we were able to offer in our cafes as well as online coffee and tea sales. She also designed promotional materials and supported us in growing our B2B wholesale side of the business. Mary always looked out for opportunities and worked hard to create new products and offerings for our customers. We liked that she was versatile, passionate and able to help in a range of areas including writing press releases that secured positive print and broadcast media coverage. Thanks to her involvement, we saw our profile lifted, grew the number of cafe branches and increased sales. We here at John Watt and Son would gladly recommend Ballard PR Agency.”
- Peter Johnston, director of John Watt and Son
“I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Mary, she was diligent, always very thorough and meticulous in whatever task she was undertaking and helped us immensely. Mary lifted our business profile more than I could have wished for and I wouldn't hesitate in using Mary's services again.”
- James Teasdale, Owner of Eden Paving and Driveways
“Ballard PR Agency have created two press releases which were used to launch our fresh fruit and vegetable delivery service, Boxed Fresh. As we began to operate across North and West Cumbria in January, we used Ballard PR Agency to manage our online presence which contributed towards the success and increasing custom which we now acquire.”
- Boxed Fresh
“Mary from Ballard PR Agency was responsible for acquiring various customers who now contribute towards the growth of our business. As a wholesaler of fresh and dairy produce, we are continuously looking to supply new customers in the catering industry, as well as maintaining the customers which we have. Ballard PR Agency offered a complete service which included, but certainly not limited to, communication with our current and up-and-coming customers via our social media platforms.”
- Inter Fresh
As the Managing Director of TBW Renovation and Maintenance Ltd and TBW Cleaning Services, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Mary Ballard of Ballard PR Agency. Mary’s expertise in public relations and marketing has been instrumental in elevating our brand presence and connecting us with our target audience. - Stephen Skinner, MD, TBW Renovation and Maintenance Ltd and TBW Cleaning Services
