OUR STORY
Holmlands was founded in 2016 by highly experienced PR professional and certified ski instructor, Cameron Ross Hall.
The name of our company comes from the street where his father grew up in County Durham in the North East of England, 'Holmlands Park', Chester-le-Street.
Each house his father moved to was subsequently named after the street where he was born, and so naturally each house Cameron lived in growing up, also carried the name 'Holmlands'.
With Holmlands being so closely associated with a feeling of belonging and sense of home, it aptly became the name of our business.
The personal meaning behind our name is intrinsic to who we are, what we do and why we exist; because, for us, personal relationships are at the very core of business.
We believe in working closely and collaboratively with clients that share in our passion for adventure and business, helping to deliver key messages and reach new audiences through effective media solutions.
We create and implement bespoke media campaigns that speak directly to core markets, placing emphasis on quality of delivery, with a deep understanding of all elements of the marketing mix.
However, Holmlands is not just a media consultancy - our services are what we do, but not who we are.
We're passionate, hard working adventurers who never settle for second best and believe our clients shouldn't either, adopting a hardworking philosophy inherited through our northern roots.
OUR VISION
Our philosophy is simple, "keep moving forward."
The world is constantly changing, and with new opportunities and challenges presented daily, we understand that to grow, you need to be seen and heard by the right people.
We are creative, innovative and disruptive and that's exactly the kind of clients we like to work with.
Whether you are an athlete, a destination, an established adventure sports brand, a start up tech company or an outdoor clothing brand, we can help.
We are results driven and take great pride in our work.
Above all, like you, we enjoy success and our growth comes from ensuring we deliver meaningful media solutions to help your brand fulfill its maximum potential.
Our drive for adventure keeps us motivated to achieve new goals and that's the same philosophy we bring to our work.
We're here to help you move forward, maintain a competitive advantage and reach new heights.
OUR PEOPLE
The Holmlands team are a talented collective of highly skilled adventure loving entrepreneurs united by a shared passion to align who we are as people with what we do in our work.
We have vast knowledge across the media spectrum, with decades of combined agency experience behind us - working with big name brands to start up businesses and individual personalities.
From PR professionals who have worked alongside national news paper editors to award winning film makers and master designers, we love what we do and care about the brands we work with.
We are united by our passion for creativity and innovation and thrive on delivering effective campaigns that have depth, meaning and purpose.
Our experience is diverse and our contacts second to none, meaning we know the media inside out and understand how to effectively articulate your story and connect your key messages with your target audience.
Whatever your media requirements, our team are here to listen, advise and implement ... and when we're not in the office you can usually find us in the mountains!
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
We are a socially and environmentally conscious business and feel it's important to play an active role in the community.
We work closely with our chosen charity partners, Disability Snowsport UK; using our events series to both generate fundraising and to raise awareness of their life changing and vital work within the adventure sports sector.
We also have our own charity clothing range, made from organic materials in a renewable energy factory - our items are printed to order with 10 percent of profits from each sale going directly to our charity partners.
We regularly participate in fundraising and volunteering events from a professional and personal perceptive - whether it's helping to provide media support or running around a park dressed as Father Christmas!
Our office is entirely paperless, as we adopt a green policy through use of electronic accounting software, e-signatures and ensuring press and media coverage is obtained and shared electronically. We prioritise use of public transportation and carpooling, aiming to maintain a low a carbon footprint as possible.
Holmlands do take on pro bono projects, offering use of our full range of media services on a case by case basis. Please e-mail us here if you have a specific request.
We are continually striving to improve the way in which we work to be more sustainable and to increase our contribution back into society.
OUR FOUNDER
Having worked as a professional ski instructor in resorts around the world, our Founder and Director Cameron Ross Hall traded in his skis and moved into the mainstream media in 2008, working for a top 20 independent PR agency.
Maintaining a strong sense of adventure Cameron has gone on to complete a wealth of endurance events, from running marathons on polar ice caps in Greenland to cycling more than 700km through France on the Route des Grandes Alpes and finishing a 140 mile Ironman Triathlon in Switzerland, including many others...
In 2012 he raised over £4,500 for a charity close to our hearts, Disability Snowsport UK, by climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Cameron is a keen Aston Villa supporter and Founded the South London Lions Supporters Club in 2013, and was Co- Chairman of the Aston Villa London Lions Network until 2018.
Cameron says, "Holmlands was born out of my experiences working within the adventure sports industry and the media. The Holmlands collective all share in the vision to work with clients who have common interests and goals. The aim of Holmlands is to use our experience, connections and passion to help athletes and adventure loving brands become the best they can be. We are storytellers, inspired by adventure."
Connect with Cameron clicking the social icons below or by visiting his personal filmmaking and photography website here.
