Kickstart is a marketing consultancy based in York that works with a network of creative associate partners. Your main point of contact with Kickstart is Rebecca Horner who carries out the initial consultation and remains with the project throughout.

Rebecca Horner, Kickstart Marketing, YorkA graduate of business and marketing from Newcastle Polytechnic, Rebecca has over 15 years experience in marketing, business development and public relations. Her knowledge of implementing marketing strategy, focusing communication, preparing and overseeing design of literature, website development, running events, writing direct mail and press releases is highly valued by clients and previous employers alike.

Her successes include:

  • Research and strategy for a care agency leading to the creation of a new identity and range of marketing promotions. Agency consequently gained new care contract and grew significantly.
  • Developing an ecommerce web site for charity attracting more clients and generating sales
  • Building up a software house into a national player, bringing in key blue chip clients and securing more sales from existing customers
  • Promoting live music gaining maximum revenue and a national profile for regional venue
  • Marketing a letting agency which grew into a local market leader

Kickstart also help local charities and community groups promote themselves, find funding and achieve their objectives.

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'Rebecca's drive and enthusiasm in marketing and promoting our business has been a significant factor in our growth.'

Niall McTurk, Managing Director, Sinclair Properties

'Rebecca continually kept our customers coming back through thought-provoking newsletters, a regularly updated web site and excellent user groups.  She also attracted new key clients with media coverage, exhibition attendances and her flair for promotion.'

Simon Perry, Commercial Director, Beacon Dodsworth

'Rebecca devised and implemented successful marketing and publicity campaigns for artists playing Riverside. She worked with enthusiasm and confidence and raised our profile both locally and nationally'

Andy Balman, Previous Managing Director, Riverside Promotions