Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in public relations but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Harry Cymbler, Founder of Hot Cherry PR, located in London, England, UK.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Hot Cherry is a next-generation PR agency that can get everyone talking about your brand. We specialize in digital PR and social media and work across different sectors, including health, tech, and culture. Hot Cherry is trusted by the world's most innovative startups, SMEs, and global companies, including Disney, Spotify, Ford, Microsoft, MTV, Coca-Cola, BBC, Tate Modern, and PlayStation. As a boutique agency, clients love the fact that they deal with me directly, which means more personal attention, better ideas, and bigger results.
Tell us about yourself
I founded Hot Cherry in 2001 to disrupt and eventually replace the traditional PR agency model. We don't just do digital PR; we invented it. And this spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has pioneered how clients, including Disney, Spotify, and Ford, engage with influential online audiences globally. Our awesome team and clients are a constant source of motivation. Creating a diverse, inclusive culture in which creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation can thrive underpins Hot Cherry and motivates each day.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
There are many! Being here 21 years later, creating world-first campaigns for clients, including Ford, Disney, and MTV, inventing digital PR, and innovating how brands engage with influential audiences online.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
To thrive and succeed, you must make sacrifices.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Stop talking about it, and do it.
- Work hard, and be your authentic self.
- Look after your mental and physical health.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.hotcherry.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreHotCherry
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarryHotCherry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycymbler/
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