Speaking up for Pomona

"I have worked with Pomona for around 15 years and have always found them to be reliable, efficient - and friendly! Interviews are arranged promptly and concert tickets despatched quickly. I am also kept up to date with new releases, interview opportunities and gig announcements."
 - Andy Coleman, Birmingham Mail.

"Having worked with Pomona for many years, the company remains the most personable, reliable and media friendly you could wish for. They realise the importance of keeping good contacts and giving exclusives and the benefits they bring to all parties concerned. Experience counts for much - and Pomona has it by the bucket load. Long may it continue."
 - Gordon Barr, Newcastle Evening Chronicle.

"I've been the Post's music writer for the past 15 years and have found the standard of service from PR companies as unpredictable as a night out with a coach load of schizophrenics. Only a handful consistently deliver exactly what I want - and avoid the time consuming, infuriating calls and emails that I don't ("Have you reviewed that single?" "Do you cover Hull?" etc.) Pomona is one of the handful. I love those people."
 - Simon Wilson, Nottingham Evening Post.

"Good PR people are worth their weight in gold because the market is saturated by people who are clueless as to what you need as a journalist. I have always found Pomona to be a very professional outfit that knows what you want and give you what you want when you need it, with no messing around in between. They don't annoy you needlessly, as so many other companies do, turning you against them and their artists regardless of how good they may be. That's why they survive and I'd happily recommend them."
 - Gavin Allen, South Wales Echo.

"Having worked with a large number of regional press representatives over the years, I can honestly say that my many dealings with Pomona have always been highly effective and above all a pleasure! I strongly recommend Pomona to anyone looking for a professional and respectable regional press company."
 - Lyndsey Hayes, Metro.

"I have had an excellent working relationship with Pomona for over 10 years. As well as responding to enquiries promptly, they also do so in a friendly no-nonsense manner. Unlike some companies, they are happy to be pro-active in offering up interviews and gaining coverage for their clients rather than simply responding to requests. Likewise they are always upfront with the facts if interview time is unlikely to be forthcoming rather than keeping you hanging on in the vague hope that something might turn up. In terms of planning this is a huge bonus. Far better to have a prompt 'no' than an interminable 'maybe'."
 - Kevin Bridges, Sunday Post.

"I have worked with Pomona on two major regional publications over several years and have built up a fantastic relationship with their staff. Their approach to both their bands and to the media industry is one of professionalism and goodwill. Not only do they prove that they understand the requirements, constraints and demands of a weekly magazine but they always manage to go the extra mile to ensure that coverage of their roster is always appropriate and relevant to our readership. Fantastically organised, they are clearly passionate about the artists they act on behalf of and that shines through in everything they do."
 - Lianne Steinberg, Big Issue in the North.

''The level of commitment Pomona have to their artists is remarkable. They're always on hand to supply whatever I need, are gracious, friendly and always deliver! I love working with them!''
 - Claire Dupree, NARC magazine.

''As a music journalist you deal with literally hundreds of PRs. Some are helpful, some aren't. Some make it seem like you're causing them a mild inconvenience by even calling or emailing. Others are perfectly willing to go the extra mile to get you what you need. Pomona is very much in the latter category. I have been dealing with them for almost 10 years now and in that time there has always been a commitment to ensuring that, despite limited time or access to artists sometimes, that I get what I need to make a story the very best it can be. In a world where hype and hyperbole is rampant, it is also refreshing to deal with someone whose word you can trust, who pays attention to the kind of publication you work for and what kind of artists suits your readership. I guess the best thing is feeling like your dealing with someone who has a clue (as a lot of PR companies I'm afraid to say do not) more than just regurgitating press releases, there's a degree of knowledge and enthusiasm for the music that seems genuine. It is organisations like Pomona that make putting together magazines that little bit easier and enjoyable.''
 - Mark Robertson, The List.