Polaris News

Two leading Indian maritime trade bodies appoint Polaris

Polaris Media, the Merseyside based maritime and industry specialist PR firm, has won new assignments with two of India’s biggest maritime trade bodies.   Polaris, run by journalist brothers Sam and Ben Pinnington, has won PR deals with the Company…

Polaris 2015 a year in review

2015 was an unforgettable year for Polaris, writes company director Ben Pinnington. We have been fortunate to work with many fantastic clients and travel to some glorious ports around the world thanks to our specialism in maritime.  Trade winds have blown us from…

Polaris Media wins first Indian maritime clients

The Gateway of India Mumbai built to commemorate King George V and Queen Mary’s visit to India in 1911. Polaris Media the Merseyside based maritime and industry specialist PR firm has won its first clients in India. Polaris, run by…

Polaris grows maritime division with three new clients

Maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media is expanding with three new client wins. The company, run by trained journalist brothers Sam and Ben Pinnington, new clients include Runcorn ship engine specialist James Troop, one of Merseyside, and the maritime sector’s, most…

Polaris appointed to promote Maritime Media Awards

Maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media has been appointed by the Maritime Foundation to promote the Maritime Media Awards (MMAs) in London. Polaris has been charged with helping raise the national and international profile of the MMAs which this year celebrates its…

Polaris Media appoints Polish partner

Lukasz Lemke Merseyside maritime and engineering specialist PR firm Polaris Media has appointed its first European exports partner – the Warsaw headquartered British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC). The company, which is run by brothers Ben and Sam Pinnington, said…
Polaris directors Ben and Sam Pinnington join James Troop's Operations Director Robert Pollock and Finance Director Derek Bate

Polaris appointed by ship engine specialist James Troop & Co

Polaris has grown its position as one of Europe’s leading maritime specialist PR firms after being appointed by James Troop & Co, one of the shipping industry’s oldest and most respected firms. Polaris directors Ben and Sam Pinnington join James Troop’s…

Polaris appointed by construction firm Morris & Spottiswood

Polaris has been appointed to promote one the UK’s most established and rapidly expanding construction firms Morris & Spottiswood. The Scottish headquartered firm, which was established in 1925, is seeing particularly strong growth from its North of England operations in Leeds and Warrington…
Polaris directors Sam and Ben Pinnington with Promar COO Christophe Mansuy

Polaris promotes Barcelona launch of new Promar offshore vessel

Promar Shipping Services  in Barcelona. Polaris directors Ben and Sam Pinnington travelled to Spain to promote the event as the ship, the Promar Mamola Reliance, was blessed then officially named in a ceremony next to Barcelona World Trade Centre. The event…

We're recruiting for a PR manager

We are looking to recruit a talented, hard working and well qualified account manager. * Salary £22k-£32k depending on experience plus generous holiday package of 35 days including bank holidays. Core skills: * The candidate must be NCTJ or NCE qualified or …

Polaris photographs capture industries’ services and people

PROFESSIONAL photographs really grab attention and strengthen media interest in business news. Polaris Media Management undertakes a range of photographic work for clients in a wide range of locations, from shipyards and factories to offices. We photograph products, services and people…

Polaris wins Oman Drydock assignment

Polaris Media has been appointed by the one of the world’s biggest shipyards Oman Drydock Company (ODC) to help promote a major ship conversion project.   Polaris, run by brothers Ben and Sam Pinnington, will travel to the Omani Capital…

Polaris helps transport client Delsol reach audience of millions

Polaris has helped Cheshire and North Wales transport client Delsol reach an audience of millions over the Christmas period. The North West based PR specialist secured coverage for Delsol across national media including BBC Online and The Daily Telegraph as well…

Oman Shipping appoints Polaris

Polaris has been appointed by one of the Gulf’s biggest shipping operators Oman Shipping Company (OSC) to support its English language public relations. Polaris is working with OSC to promote the delivery of its newest ship the Adam LNG, one…

Polaris targets maritime and offshore companies in Dubai

Polaris is attending the Seatrade Middle East trade fair in Dubai this week. Polaris led by brothers Ben and Sam Pinnington will be promoting the company’s English language PR and marketing services, and its UK and Middle East client base,…

Polaris nominates Merseyside maritime and homeless chairities

Polaris Media has nominated two Merseyside charities to support for the next year. The firm will be supporting maritime charity, Liverpool Seafarers Centre, and the Missionaries of Charity, in Liverpool, which supports the region’s homeless. Liverpool Seafarers Centre, located in the Mersey docklands,…

Polaris signs Middle East partnership

Polaris has signed a new partnership with Manchester, UK and Middle East based management consultants Innovation Culture Consulting Ltd (ICCL). The partnership will see ICCL help promote Polaris’ English language publicity and marketing services to the Middle East and North…

Polaris shortlisted as ‘most entrepreneurial PR firm’ at EN Awards

Polaris Media has beaten off stiff competition to become a finalist in the ‘most entrepreneurial PR firm’ category at the forthcoming EN Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The shortlisting has been made by a judging panel including former Dragaon’s Den star…

Polaris supports clients at SMM shipping fair

Polaris will be attending the world’s biggest maritime industry trade fair, SMM in Hamburg Germany, in September to support a number of clients. Polaris is a maritime specialist PR firm run by brothers Ben and Sam Pinnington. A number of its clients…