Behind the Headlines with Nicola Davis - Gorkana

Behind the Headlines with Nicola Davis

25 June 2013

 

 

Nicola Davis, MD of Get You Seen, on dreams of working with QVC, how being a makeup artist led her to PR and why Kim Kardashian needs some good PR advice.

 

 

My ideal day is...
Getting into the office and having a productive day. I love to get everything ticked off my to-do list; a feeling that is quite rare as a phone call or email can easily change the outlook of the day.

Five words that describe me...
Happy, optimistic, determined, passionate and loyal.

My colleagues would say I'm...
Like a whirlwind. I'm focused, hard-working and know how to get from A to B.

I always thought I'd be...
A veterinary nurse/vet when I grew up.

I'm at my best when I'm...
Wearing my 'focused hat' and I can get on with what needs doing, which can be tough in the PR industry.

I'm a closet reader of...
History books and spiritual books, but I'd probably say reading history books more so. History fascinates me; I love reading and learning anything about history.

You don't want to be around me when...
My battery dies and I don't have my charger with me. There's nothing more annoying than not having a working phone! It can also be an annoyance when there's a technical problem in the office and I'm on a deadline.

My most prized possession is...
My personality. I take great strides in providing a good first impression to everyone I meet, while I feel my passion fuels my strength in communication.

The worst meeting I've had...
There have been a few bad meetings, but one in particular was while I was presenting and I couldn't work a slide show that I had previously prepared. It was like the slide show had a mind of its own!

My favourite PR moment was...
This is easy. It has to be the time that one of our fashion clients was featured on the front cover of Sunday Times Style magazine in a complete outfit.

If it wasn't for...
Me working as a makeup artist I wouldn't be in PR.

If I could work with anyone it would be...
Definitely for QVC! I am a huge fan of the show. It is a well known fact in the office that I love and watch the show a lot. I am often very tempted to buy a lot of things from QVC as I know that there’s a 30-day return policy, but my bank balance suggests that I should calm down on my obsession.

My relationship with journalists is
Great. I have a group of journalists that I liaise with daily/weekly and many more who keep I keep in contact with, but still have a good relationship with. I also have a good relationship with bloggers as they are just as important as journalists. The secret to keeping a relationship is to not always talk about business.

I'd love to get my PR mitts on...
Kim Kardashian. She makes the headlines for all the wrong reasons and she could do with what I call 'good PR'.

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