Veteran journalist Patrick Barnham marks Jesmond Media milestone by working for free

A journalist turned PR specialist is celebrating his first six months in business by working for free.

Patrick Barnham launched Jesmond Media last December to offer a bespoke press release service.

After years in the business Patrick donated his beer-stained suits to Aberdeen Forensic Laboratory and left corporate life to write from the heart.

Patrick said: “Paying for publicity can be a hit or miss affair, so to remove any financial risk from you I will write and distribute a press release free of charge with absolutely no obligation.

“I want you to see how good my service is with no cost to yourself.

“No catch, no gimmick. The way I see it is that if you benefit from my introductory offer, then maybe you’ll return as a paying customer – simple as that.”