"We are always confident that Cicada will deliver a successful event, and this year was no exception. From the very early stages of planning, Cicada provided expert advice, confident support and detailed strategies which all paid off when they delivered an organised and professional event for the fourth consecutive year."

John Thompson, Regional Director, IoD Director of the Year Awards 2008

"Whilst we felt confident that Cicada could deliver our annual employee event, we had no idea quite how successful and enjoyable this would be.  Their support and hard work from the initial planning to the final stages of the evening was fantastic and we could not have managed without them. 

Cicada have also re-ignited our Internal Communications by reviewing and updating our current internal communications processes, therefore resulting in a fresh approach to our company magazine, which has had great feedback from the employees. "

Amanda Cains, Head of HR at Damart UK, 2008

"We appointed Cicada as our PR consultants in October 2007 as part of our marketing drive to promote our firm both to existing and potential clients and to raise our profile in the local region.

The whole team at Cicada readily embraced our culture, gaining an understanding of our business and objectives and has been successful in obtaining positive media coverage in the regional press. They have further supported our efforts by ensuring our attendance both as guests and speakers at a range of business events hosted by key organisations including the Yorkshire Post and the Institute of Directors.

We meet on a monthly basis to review past activity and ongoing strategy and to date have been satisfied by the level of input and support offered by the entire Cicada team who have shown themselves committed to deliver the levels of service promised at the outset of our relationship."

Beverley Webster, Managing Director of Prosperis Limited, 2008

"Cicada Communications was appointed to launch our new National Distribution Centre in South Yorkshire in December 2007. They were chosen because of their track record and regional knowledge. Working to a very tight deadline, the company pulled together both the event management for the official opening and handled all media relations with regional, national and trade press in a very professional manner.
 
Over an eight week period Cicada engaged with a range of our key stakeholders, came up with creative solutions to a number of challenges, and delivered a highly successful outcome for all concerned.
 
We have no hesitation in recommending them as an extremely competent PR agency."

Chris Pavlosky, Chief Operations Officer, MFI, 2008

“The Internal Communications Review undertaken by Cicada has proved invaluable for stimulating debate within the Council. Whilst some recommendations are not being taken forward at present, internal communications within the Council is now considerably strengthened”

Michaila Hill, Media and Communications Officer, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, 2008

"Having had the privilege of attending some of the excellent events you have organised before, I knew this project would be in safe hands... Another 'gold medal' piece of conference and event management on your part, I think!"

Alastair Thomson, chairman, Servicemark UK Ltd, 2006

"Your team has done sterling work in encouraging interested participants, coaxing information out of them to advertise events, sending out a plethora of press releases and despatching marketing packs to organisers... Congratulations to you and the rest of the Cicada team for what has clearly been a very successful campaign."

Chris Haines, Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, on National Insect Week 2006

"The skill set and contacts of Cicada embrace all aspects of PR, marketing, specialist event management and organisation. They also have an impressive track record of attracting both public and private sector sponsorship for many of our activities."

John Thompson, regional director, Institute of Directors Yorkshire & Humber, 2006

Peter Castle, group marketing director, Smart & Cook, 2006

"Cicada has a rare understanding of the requirements of professional services businesses and of the legal marketplace. I have been particularly pleased by the number of speaking and networking opportunities Cicada has been able to secure."

Peter McCormick, senior partner, McCormicks Solicitors, 2006

"Liz writes from the heart about the College and manages to capture the ethos of both progression and care of our students in her work, resulting in some outstanding press releases and the creation of some innovative and interesting photo opportunities. Her approach to her work has combined the sensitivity needed when working with adults with extremely complex special needs with the ability to spot and promote a newsworthy event or story to the right media outlet."

Robert Astick, campaign director, Henshaws College Living Life Campaign, 2007

"Cicada Public Relations offers the Charity a most creative, comprehensive and cost-effective service."

Elaine King, chief executive, Yorkshire Cancer Research, 2004

"Cicada was my introduction to how effective good public relations can be for a company. I was impressed by the way in which the team was able to quickly grasp the intricacies of our technical products, services and markets for five of our Group companies."

Barry Dodd, CEO, The GSM Group, 2003

"We were a small successful company but not well known across the country. We would never have dreamed that PR could have such a positive effect on our bottom line."

Judy Bell, chief executive, Shepherd's Purse Cheeses, 2002

"On the very first day we employed Cicada Public Relations, the company hit the ground running on our behalf. It was a fast start to what has become a highly successful and continuing campaign.

The staff on our account swiftly acquired in-depth knowledge of our organisation and Cicada Public Relations has quickly achieved national media exposure for us, which has had a positive impact on sales. As we have tried other PR companies in the past with poor results, the difference with working with Cicada has been very noticeable.

For me personally, I appreciate working with a team who listens to our needs and requirements and has the ability to translate them into successful results."

Sue France, head of marketing, Tomahawk Group, 2006

"Cicada was drafted in at a late stage to co-ordinate and organise the first Yorkshire and Humber Chinese New Year dinner. Di and her team handled a complex brief to coordinate the needs and wishes of ten event partners. The event was a great success. It attracted Yorkshire's leading business people and journalists and the tickets were sold out weeks in advance. Without Cicada's organisation skills, expertise and knowledge of the Yorkshire audience, the event would not have been possible."

Stephen Perry, London Export Ltd, 2005