Andrew Bloch
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Andrew Bloch | |
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| Education | Haberdashers' Aske's School University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (BSc in Management Sciences, 1995) |
| Occupation | Communications executive |
| Known for | Co-founder of Frank PR |
Andrew Bloch is a British communications executive[1] and the co-founder of the consumer public relations agency Frank PR based in the UK.[2][3][4] He serves as a long term publicist to Lord Sugar[5] and has managed public relations for The Apprentice winners and their businesses since the show's launch in 2005.[6][7] In 2021, Bloch was named as one of the Top 100 most Influential PR People in the World by Propel PRM.[8][9]
Early life and education
[edit]In 1992, Andrew Bloch graduated from Haberdashers' Aske's School. In 1995, he earned a degree in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]In 2012, Bloch, then the vice chairman of Frank PR, expanded the firm into the American market by establishing Frank PR USA in New York.[10] In 2021, Frank completed a management buyout, making Frank PR an independent business again.[11][12][13][14]
In 2021, Bloch was named as one of the Top 100 most Influential PR People in the World by Propel PRM.[9][8] In 2023, Andrew Bloch & Associates was named Boutique Marketing Agency of the Year by the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards.[15]
Bloch is a partner at AAR, where he leads the PR, social media, content, and influencer practices.[16][17] He is a partner at PCB Partners, advising on acquisitions and sales in the marketing services industry.[18]
He serves as a PR advisor to Lord Sugar[4] and manages public relations for The Apprentice winners and their businesses since the show's launch in 2005.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "England women's football team: Lionesses set to make millions from Euro triumph". BBC. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ↑ "AAR responds to surge in social briefs with expanded roles". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ↑ Vickers, Amy (2000-10-03). "Goodkind makes PR comeback with Frank". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- 1 2 Mendel, Jack (2020-08-13). "PR guru Andrew Bloch: 'I learnt so much from Lord Sugar'". Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ↑ candice@jewishnews.co.uk (2024-11-28). "Plans for Lord Sugar drama unveiled". Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- 1 2 "Andrew Bloch". Pimento. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Contact Us". Amstrad - A look back at Lord Sugar's Products & Story. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- 1 2 "The PROPEL 100". www.propelmypr.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- 1 2 "How to secure and manage PR for your business". www.fsb.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.[dead link]
- ↑ Elliott, Stuart (2012-09-10). "British Agencies See Opportunity in the Americas". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Andrew Bloch". aargroup.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Andrew Bloch | Partner | PCB Partners". PCB. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Graham Goodkind Leads Frank MBO From Enero Group". PRovoke Media. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Podcast: Andrew Bloch On Clients, New Business And Agency M&A". PRovoke Media. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Andrew Bloch & Associates wins Boutique Marketing Agency of the Year 2023/24 at Corporate LiveWire Global Awards for the second consecutive year - UK News Group". 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "AAR partners with PR industry leader Andrew Bloch to lead and expand PR pitch practice". aargroup.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Andrew Bloch hired to lead AAR's PR practice". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ↑ "Andrew Bloch | PCB Partners | Mergr". mergr.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.