Testimonials
"Chris Bird is a man who makes things happen!"
TIM LOVEJOY, BROADCASTER
"I have been involved in quite a few projects with Chris and on every one, it has been first class, tops! If everyone worked how Chris did, work would always be a pleasure. He's the best in the business, by a mile!"
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN
"I found the Bird Consultancy constructive, creative and helpful with a fine sense of what journalists do and do not need."
DAVID ROBSON, DAILY EXPRESS
"A well-prepared efficient team I thoroughly enjoyed working with."
GEORGINA BROWN, MAIL ON SUNDAY
"Personable, professional, productive and inventive. The team at Bird make the job fun, whilst wasting no time in getting the job done"
LIZ WAREING, CHESHIRE LIFE
"Chris Bird and his team have delivered everything they have promised - and more. If you want your brand to enjoy maximum exposure look no further. I can't recommend them enough; they are simply the best at what they do"
FRED DONE, CHAIRMAN OF BETFRED
Bird still flying after 21 years
Formed by Chris Bird in October 1990 at the age of 27 the consultancy has enjoyed 21 successful years working with a number of big names including; Disney On Ice, Betfred, JD Sports, World Snooker, Rileys Sports Bars and Manchester City FC to name a few.
One of the Bird Consultancy's first clients in 1990 was sports retail giant JD Sports, where Chris is now a non executive director. Since then Bird has gone from strength to strength building on its already outstanding track record in a number of sectors including sports and leisure, conference and events, housing, finance and entertainment, and has also become an award winning agency.
Commenting Chris Bird said: "Surviving 21 years as an independent PR agency has not been easy but I've been very lucky to work with some fantastic clients and staff who have helped contribute to the success of the last 21 years."
Chris, who is also Chief Executive at the UK's leading multi-sport tour operator Sports Tours International, got a taster for PR and the media industry in the 80's after working for what was Manchester's number one radio station, Piccadilly radio.
In 1999 Chris also joined the board of MCFC, as Chief Operating Officer and was part of the executive team who returned the club to profit, the Premier League and delivered the move to the City of Manchester Stadium.
Over the years Chris has developed and enjoys close working relationships with some of the biggest names in the sports industry including World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn and BETFRED Chairman, Fred Done.
Chris is also closely involved with a number of charities including the Lord Mayor of Manchester Charity Appeal Trust, Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFÉ), which promotes equal access across UEFA's region, and Level Playing Field, previously the National Association of Disabled Supporters, which represents disabled fans of all sports.
Chris adds: "I have a team of extremely dedicated and experienced staff who I know will continue to develop and expand the business over the next few years. Under their day to day management, I'm sure there are plenty of years left in us!"
The Bird Consultancy was recently recognised for their achievements at the Meeting Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA) receiving the Gold award for Best Public Relations Campaign for The Point at Lancashire County Cricket Club.
The team are now looking forward to an exciting end to 2011, having recently won new business accounts with Macdonald Manchester and Macdonald Townhouse hotels, Power Snooker and have created a strategic partnership in Barcelona.
