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Automotive PR
from the experts

loop is a specialist automotive PR and communications agency producing award-winning work for clients globally.

From our base at Bicester Heritage, the heart of the UK’s classic automotive scene, we deliver a full service covering everything from simple stories to key projects, for clients stretching right across the automotive, engineering and technology sectors.

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Our services

Getting you and what you do noticed requires expertise and planning

From a stand-alone press releases to a complex launch, we plan and handle all aspects of PR for the automotive industry. As a specialist agency we understand the sector inside out and we know the people to speak to in order to sell your story, drive coverage and grow sales.

Skilled in drafting technical and engineering releases, product announcements and briefing documents, we’re also adept at consumer, commercial vehicle, consumer, lifestyle historic motoring material.

Our work

loop works with clients across multiple sectors within the automotive industry and has experience in everything from product launches to social media, brand strategy to retained support, and beyond. Whether you need a simple press release or a large-scale international event, loop has the expertise, experience, and contacts to make it work.

Our clients

loop works with clients across the automotive industry and has established long-term relationships because of excellent results and outstanding customer service. We have experience in aftermarket, technology and engineering as well as lifestyle & luxury, classic and historic motorsport, and the commercial vehicle and logistics sectors.
Blue Diamond

They have the skills to make automotive PR a simple process.

— John Lomas, Blue Diamond

Robert Glover Ltd.

I’d highly recommend their services to other business.

— Robert Glover, Robert Glover Limited

Pangean International

They have never failed to exceed our expectations.

— James Haskey, Pangean International

Frequently Asked Questions

loop offers a range of services including product launches, press releases, media relations, media monitoring, content creation, and event planning. 

loop can help clients plan and execute events such as product launches, press releases, trade shows, and other industry events. We can also assist with securing sponsorships and partnerships for these events and with promoting the event to the media and other relevant audiences. We can help with product launches by creating buzz and anticipation around the launch, developing and implementing a product launch strategy, and working with the media to get coverage of the launch.

loop can help your business by raising awareness of your brand and products, increasing your reach and influence in the industry, and improving your reputation and credibility. 

The cost of working can vary depending on the services you need and the size and scope of your campaign.  

Media relations is a core service. This can include building relationships with journalists and other media professionals, pitching story ideas, and arranging interviews and media appearances for clients.

loop helps clients gather and analyse data about their market, competitors, and customers to inform their marketing and PR strategies. This can include conducting surveys, focus groups, and other research methods to gather insights and inform decision-making. 

loop will plan and execute events such as product launches, trade shows, and other industry events. This can include developing the event concept, securing a venue, coordinating logistics, and promoting the event to the media and other relevant audiences. 

loop can help clients distribute their content to relevant media outlets through our partner Newspress and to other audiences through various channels such as email, social media, and industry websites.

loop offers media monitoring and analysis services to help clients track and measure the impact of their PR and marketing efforts. This can include tracking mentions of the client’s brand or products in the media, analysing media coverage, and providing reports on the results. 

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Our people

It’s all about the personal touch at loop, and that means we hire the best people with expertise from across the industry: experienced PR managers, efficient project managers, professional writers, data wranglers, event organisers, and more. But we’re much more than that. We’re also engineers, guitar players, rally drivers, dog lovers, band members, and aspiring chefs.
Tim Bowdler
Christian-Tilbury
Richard Durbin
Jackie Allard
Alex-Kefford
Jack Constantine Profile
Zeeshan Munawar
Heather-Webb
Rosie Higgs
Account Director

Christian Tilbury


With 25 years of automotive journalism and PR experience, Christian Tilbury is a former editor and deputy editor of several specialist motoring titles, and has assisted OEM press offices in the delivery of their PR activity. Christian oversees the requirements of a broad selection of loop clients, including manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
Head of Agency

Tim Bowdler


A journalist of almost 35 years, Tim Bowdler is a former deputy editor of What Car? and Parkers.co.uk, and also a former editor of Motorsport News and Channel 4’s motoring website, 4Car.  As Head of Agency, Tim is responsible for the entire operation at loop, but focusing mainly on business development as well as existing client relationships.
Operations Manager

Jackie Allard


With over two decades of in-house and agency PR experience, Jackie is a former PR Manager at Saab, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. A skilled all-round communicator, with a particularly strong background in event management and media relations skills, Jackie manages events and special operations at Newspress and loop.
Junior Account Executive

Lauren Buckman

Lauren is loop’s latest recruit, formerly working for sister company Newspress as a Content Manager for 5 years where she was a key contact for manufacturer press teams, handling the full release distribution process and managing media websites. Lauren’s main role at loop is as a press fleet manager for a major OEM with other responsibilities including liaising with journalists, managing press materials and assisting in events.
PR Account Director

Jack Constantine


An experienced writer and marketing professional, Jack Constantine helped to develop the brand of a market-leading vehicle salvage and recycling business before joining loop. Jack is a skilled writer and helps to manage client accounts.
Junior Account Manager

Heather Webb


Heather previously worked as a Content Manager for sister company Newspress and is also the Media Coordinator for the charity WOMAC (Women On the Move Against Cancer). Heather is responsible for supporting the wider team by managing editorial calendars, researching and reporting on coverage and liaising with clients, journalists and media.
Head of Editorial

Alex Kefford


Alex brings with him more than 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry as a journalist and editor, among other roles. An earlier career in software engineering stands him in good stead for working with our more technical clients, and as our Head of Editorial, he holds responsibility for crafting fascinating stories out of even the most complex subjects. His background is peppered with stints as a rally driver and 4×4 instructor, as well as extended periods in event management and brand experience, most notably for the likes of Jeep and Abarth.
Account Director

Richard Durbin


Richard directs a number of our key accounts and has previously provided editorial and consultancy support for Siemens and Jaguar Land Rover. He has worked on behalf of leading manufacturers including Bentley Motors and Harley-Davidson in the UK, Europe and also globally.
DIGITAL MARKETING LEAD

Zeeshan Munawar


Zeeshan has 15 years of experience in digital marketing. His passion for marketing, technology, and digital culture motivates him to solve new problems in the automotive industry utilising a broad range of digital marketing channels (PPC, SEO, retargeting, display, and paid social).
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Rosanna Higgs


Rosanna is relatively new to PR but has worked within the automotive industry for more than 6 years, first within sales and latterly aftersales. She is passionate about customer experience and this is reflected in her dealings with loop’s clients.
ACCOUNT MANAGER

Chris Lilly


Chris has more than 15 years’ experience as a motoring journalist, and has specialised in writing about electric vehicles and EV charging for more than half that time. This puts him in a good position to work with clients focused on e-mobility, though he remains passionate about all areas of the automotive market – no matter the fuel type – and works with clients on everything from new model launches through to classic events.
Tim Bowdler
Head of Agency

Tim Bowdler


A journalist of almost 35 years, Tim Bowdler is a former deputy editor of WhatCar and Parkers.co.uk, and also a former editor of Motorsport News and Channel 4’s motoring website, 4Car.  As Head of Agency, Tim is responsible for the entire operation at loop, but focusing mainly on business development as well as existing client relationships.
Christian-Tilbury
Account Director

Christian Tilbury


With 25 years of automotive journalism and PR experience, Christian Tilbury is a former editor and deputy editor of several specialist motoring titles, and has assisted OEM press offices in the delivery of their PR activity. Christian oversees the requirements of a broad selection of loop clients, including manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
Jackie Allard
Operations Manager

Jackie Allard


With over two decades of in-house and agency PR experience, Jackie is a former PR Manager at Saab, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. A skilled all-round communicator, with a particular strong background in event management and media relations skills, Jackie manages events and special operations at Newspress and loop.
Alex-Kefford
Head of Editorial

Alex Kefford


Alex brings with him more than 25 years’ experience in the automotive industry as a journalist and editor, among other roles. An earlier career in software engineering stands him in good stead for working with our more technical clients, and as our Head of Editorial, he holds responsibility for crafting fascinating stories out of even the most complex subjects. His background is peppered with stints as a rally driver and 4×4 instructor, as well as extended periods in event management and brand experience, most notably for the likes of Jeep and Abarth.
Jack Constantine Profile
PR Account Director

Jack Constantine


An experienced writer and marketing professional, Jack Constantine helped to develop the brand of a market-leading vehicle salvage and recycling business before joining loop. Jack is a skilled writer and helps to manage client accounts.

Heather-Webb
Junior Account Manager

Heather Webb


Heather previously worked as a Content Manager for sister company Newspress and is also the Media Coordinator for the charity WOMAC (Women On the Move Against Cancer). Heather is responsible for supporting the wider team by managing editorial calendars, researching and reporting on coverage and liaising with clients, journalists and media.
Richard Durbin
Account Director

Richard Durbin


Richard directs a number of our key accounts and has previously provided editorial and consultancy support for Siemens and Jaguar Land Rover. He has worked on behalf of leading manufacturers including Bentley Motors and Harley-Davidson in the UK, Europe and also globally.
Zeeshan Munawar
DIGITAL MARKETING LEAD

Zeeshan Munawar


Zeeshan has 15 years of experience in digital marketing. His passion for marketing, technology, and digital culture motivates him to solve new problems in the automotive industry utilising a broad range of digital marketing channels (PPC, SEO, retargeting, display, and paid social).
Rosie Higgs
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Rosanna Higgs


Rosanna is relatively new to PR but has worked within the automotive industry for more than 6 years, first within sales and latterly aftersales. She is passionate about customer experience and this is reflected in her dealings with loop’s clients.
ACCOUNT MANAGER

Chris Lilly


Chris has more than 15 years’ experience as a motoring journalist, and has specialised in writing about electric vehicles and EV charging for more than half that time. This puts him in a good position to work with clients focused on e-mobility, though he remains passionate about all areas of the automotive market – no matter the fuel type – and works with clients on everything from new model launches through to classic events.
Junior Account Executive

Lauren Buckman


Lauren is loop’s latest recruit, formerly working for sister company Newspress as a Content Manager for 5 years where she was a key contact for manufacturer press teams, handling the full release distribution process and managing media websites.

Lauren’s main role at loop is as a press fleet manager for a major OEM with other responsibilities including liaising with journalists, managing press materials and assisting in events.

Let’s work together

Mail

Address

Building 123
Bicester Heritage
Buckingham Road,
Bicester, Oxon
OX27 8AL, UK

Phone

+44 (0) 7434 940162

Looking for help with your PR? We'll call you.

Looking for help with your PR? We'll call you.

Mail

info@loopagency.co.uk

Address

Building 123 Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road, Bicester, Oxon OX27 8AL, UK

Phone

+44 (0)1869 228 766