meet the team

Cicada provides PR, content and social media services that have
been driving businesses forward for more than three decades.

Jane Chamberlain

Director

Jane has extensive PR experience both inhouse and with marketing communication agencies.  

She joined Cicada from deliciouslyorkshire, the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber, where she was communications manager. Prior to that she ran her own PR business.   

Both roles required strategic PR planning and delivery, working with multi-stakeholders on behalf of SME’s throughout the region. 

At Cicada she works across both B2B and B2C clients, leading on award-winning campaigns for the York and North Yorkshire LEP, the Royal Entomological Society and Newby Hall and Gardens and working on Lupton Fawcett, Harrogate Borough Council and PFF Group. 

Clare Walker

Director

Clare is a former regional newspaper journalist, working for titles across the country including the Yorkshire Post where she spent five years as its health correspondent. 

She joined Cicada after working for regional and national PR agencies and a spell running her own freelance writing business. 

Clare has more than 25 years’ experience in PR and communications, specialising in getting the best results for B2B and B2C clients. 

At Cicada, Clare works across a range of accounts including Finance Yorkshire, PFF Group, the Institute of Directors and Newby Hall and Gardens. 

Vicky Carswell

Director

Vicky has more than 20 years’ experience in PR, having joined Cicada with a degree in business studies in 2000.

She works across all key parts of the business from managing events and digital media presence to producing reports and managing finances.

about cicada

Cicada has been protecting reputations and raising awareness for businesses across Yorkshire and beyond for more than 30 years. Our services include PR, content marketing and social media.

We align our work with your business objectives, creating marketing strategies that raise your profile, engage target audiences, win new customers and boost your bottom line.

Cicada works with clients across a range of industries including legal services, engineering, investment, hospitality and food, tourism and property.

Our team of experienced PR professionals and business journalists create high quality content that resonates with your target audiences and generates media exposure.

Social media is a key element of our communications strategies. We help you to understand the right channels for your target audiences and produce timely and engaging posts.

Just like the noisy insect we’re named after, we make sure your company’s voice gets heard. Why not give us a call or pop in for a chat and a brew with our friendly team.

our services.

PR

We align our work with your business objectives, creating marketing strategies that raise your profile, engage target audiences, earn media coverage and boost your bottom line.

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Content

Our team of experienced PR professionals and business journalists produce high quality content and compelling copy that resonates with your audiences, wins awards and generates media exposure.

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Social

Social media is a key element in all our communications strategies. We help you to understand the right channels to reach your audiences and produce timely and engaging posts.

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Events

A well-planned event gives your staff, clients and stakeholders a memorable experience. Cicada provides an end-to-end service including venue, speaker and guest management – leaving you free to network.

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