Andrew Bloch

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Andrew Bloch
NationalityBritish
EducationHaberdashers' Aske's School
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (BSc in Management Sciences, 1995)
OccupationCommunications executive
Known forCo-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]

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Early life and education

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

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

  1. ↑ "England women's football team: Lionesses set to make millions from Euro triumph". BBC. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  2. ↑ "AAR responds to surge in social briefs with expanded roles". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  3. ↑ Vickers, Amy (2000-10-03). "Goodkind makes PR comeback with Frank". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  4. 1 2 Mendel, Jack (2020-08-13). "PR guru Andrew Bloch: 'I learnt so much from Lord Sugar'". Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  5. ↑ candice@jewishnews.co.uk (2024-11-28). "Plans for Lord Sugar drama unveiled". Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  6. 1 2 "Andrew Bloch". Pimento. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. ↑ "Contact Us". Amstrad - A look back at Lord Sugar's Products & Story. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  8. 1 2 "The PROPEL 100". www.propelmypr.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  9. 1 2 "How to secure and manage PR for your business". www.fsb.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.[ dead link ]
  10. ↑ Elliott, Stuart (2012-09-10). "British Agencies See Opportunity in the Americas". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  11. ↑ "Andrew Bloch". aargroup.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  12. ↑ "Andrew Bloch | Partner | PCB Partners". PCB. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  13. ↑ "Graham Goodkind Leads Frank MBO From Enero Group". PRovoke Media. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  14. ↑ "Podcast: Andrew Bloch On Clients, New Business And Agency M&A". PRovoke Media. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "AAR partners with PR industry leader Andrew Bloch to lead and expand PR pitch practice". aargroup.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  17. ↑ "Andrew Bloch hired to lead AAR's PR practice". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  18. ↑ "Andrew Bloch | PCB Partners | Mergr". mergr.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
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