Our story
Stand Tall was founded by me, Gina Stringer. My journey into PR started as a student journalist when I began reviewing gigs for the university newspaper and fell in love with writing stories. I’ve since spent 13+ years working on strategic PR, events, copy and content for pioneering food, drink, hospitality and lifestyle brands across Yorkshire. I started out in agencies before moving in-house, most recently heading up communications for the much-loved, Yorkshire Tea.
At six feet, I'm often the tallest woman in the room. It took me a long time to learn that blending in isn't for me, my height is my superpower. Stand Tall was born out of this belief, that what makes us different is what makes us special. And the same is true for brands.
With a track record of excellent campaigns that have helped many brands grow and sparkle, in 2023 I created a boutique agency for brands in Yorkshire. Our approach marries fresh ideas with strong relationships to tell stories that people pay attention to and that your team can be really proud of!
Seven things to know about me
Having worked in big marketing teams, I know how important it is to work with suppliers you know, respect and, most importantly, trust. Here’s a bite-sized introduction to me:
I grew up in East Yorkshire but spent my twenties living in Bath, Paris, Rome and Harrogate before making my way back
I’m food & drink obsessed - my death row dinner would be a charcuterie board followed by stone-baked pizza and tiramisu
My proudest possession is a Blue Peter Badge!
I’m the eldest of three sisters so grew up in a female-heavy household
But the opposite is true now, I live with my husband Mark and our golden retriever, Charlie
I adore music and my genre of choice is ‘Dad rock’ - if you pass me in the car on a good day, I’ll have the window rolled down with AC/DC turned up full blast
I’ve spent the last six years heading up PR at Yorkshire Tea, my favourite day at work was helping a lovely man propose to his brew-obsessed girlfriend in the factory!
We hold our values strongly and love to work with businesses who share them…
Our values
Creativity
PR and events work best when the strategy is sound and the idea is right. We're passionate about coming up with fresh ideas that land messages. And we make time to gain inspiration out of the office.
Honesty
There's a lot of nonsense bandied around in marketing. We're proudly northern, and we tell it like it is up here! We won’t always say yes, we’re open & honest and encourage clients to be the same!
Relationships
People are at the heart of every business and it’s important to us to build long-term relationships. We'll quickly embed ourselves within your team, asking questions and connecting with people & stakeholders.
Results
We're driven to achieve and do what we say we will. We work our socks off towards clear objectives ensuring we’re adding value, with mindful and transparent use of time and budget.
