Our team
John Howard
Founder and Director
John Howard founded Ripple Public Relations in February 2011, bringing more than 30 years of experience within the press and media industry. With a background spanning high-profile roles, John specialises in both securing good news coverage for his clients and helping in times of challenge with crisis communications and reputation management. His extensive career includes contributions to prominent regional publications and national media. John holds an MA in English and is a professional member of the Institute of Directors.
Richard Smith
Reputation and Media Consultant
A former newspaper journalist, Richard now specialises in protecting and promoting the reputation of organisations. Richard has over 25 years of experience in journalism and media management. He writes press releases that resonate with editors and supports clients with training, media strategy, and reputational risk management.
Keith Mindham
Public Relations and Commercial Photography Specialist
A former press and magazine photographer, Keith now specialises in public relations and commercial photography. Keith provides photography services tailored to clients' marketing, PR, and online needs. His expertise includes press releases, team headshots, and event photography, delivering visually striking images for all platforms.
Millie Barker
Marketing Assistant
Millie is a creative Marketing Assistant with a passion for generating engaging content for our clients. She develops effective social media strategies, oversees email marketing campaigns, and ensures content connects with target audiences. Millie focuses on trends and results, delivering impactful projects that achieve client goals.