Andrew Bloch

Andrew Bloch
NationalityBritish
EducationHaberdashers' Aske's School
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (BSc in Management Sciences, 1995)
OccupationCommunications executive
Known forCo-founder of Frank PR

Andrew Bloch is a British communications executive[1] and the co-founder of the consumer public relations agency Frank PR based in the UK.[2][3][4] He serves as a long term publicist to Lord Sugar[5] and has managed public relations for The Apprentice winners and their businesses since the show's launch in 2005.[6][7] In 2021, Bloch was named as one of the Top 100 most Influential PR People in the World by Propel PRM.[8][9]

Early life and education

In 1992, Andrew Bloch graduated from Haberdashers' Aske's School. In 1995, he earned a degree in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

Career

In 2012, Bloch, then the vice chairman of Frank PR, expanded the firm into the American market by establishing Frank PR USA in New York.[10] In 2021, Frank completed a management buyout, making Frank PR an independent business again.[11][12][13][14]

In 2021, Bloch was named as one of the Top 100 most Influential PR People in the World by Propel PRM.[9][8] In 2023, Andrew Bloch & Associates was named Boutique Marketing Agency of the Year by the Corporate LiveWire Global Awards.[15]

Bloch is a partner at AAR, where he leads the PR, social media, content, and influencer practices.[16][17] He is a partner at PCB Partners, advising on acquisitions and sales in the marketing services industry.[18]

He serves as a PR advisor to Lord Sugar[4] and manages public relations for The Apprentice winners and their businesses since the show's launch in 2005.[6]

References

  1. ^ "England women's football team: Lionesses set to make millions from Euro triumph". BBC. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  2. ^ "AAR responds to surge in social briefs with expanded roles". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  3. ^ Vickers, Amy (2000-10-03). "Goodkind makes PR comeback with Frank". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  4. ^ a b Mendel, Jack (2020-08-13). "PR guru Andrew Bloch: 'I learnt so much from Lord Sugar'". Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  5. ^ [email protected] (2024-11-28). "Plans for Lord Sugar drama unveiled". Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  6. ^ a b "Andrew Bloch". Pimento. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. ^ "Contact Us". Amstrad - A look back at Lord Sugar's Products & Story. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  8. ^ a b "The PROPEL 100". www.propelmypr.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  9. ^ a b "How to secure and manage PR for your business". www.fsb.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  10. ^ Elliott, Stuart (2012-09-10). "British Agencies See Opportunity in the Americas". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  11. ^ "Andrew Bloch". aargroup.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  12. ^ "Andrew Bloch | Partner | PCB Partners". PCB. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  13. ^ "Graham Goodkind Leads Frank MBO From Enero Group". PRovoke Media. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  14. ^ "Podcast: Andrew Bloch On Clients, New Business And Agency M&A". PRovoke Media. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  15. ^ "Andrew Bloch & Associates wins Boutique Marketing Agency of the Year 2023/24 at Corporate LiveWire Global Awards for the second consecutive year - UK News Group". 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  16. ^ "AAR partners with PR industry leader Andrew Bloch to lead and expand PR pitch practice". aargroup.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  17. ^ "Andrew Bloch hired to lead AAR's PR practice". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  18. ^ "Andrew Bloch | PCB Partners | Mergr". mergr.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.