PR, Content and Communications Strategy for organisations that want to make an impact
PR, Content and Communications Strategy for organisations that want to make an impact
Less than a year after relaunching, Neil Anderson Media has been shortlisted in two categories at the Prolific North Creative Awards 2026 for its work on the Sheffield Blitz 85th campaign.
The project has been recognised in the Master of Narrative and Creative for Good categories alongside campaigns involving major brands including Greggs, Adidas, Pepsi and Asda.
Plans to uncover and preserve the hidden wartime history of Bevin Court in Woodhouse were officially unveiled during a special community launch event recently. The project follows a £129,454 grant award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and will explore the site’s little-known links to the Bevin Boys – young men conscripted to work in […]
There is a persistent myth within the heritage sector that good projects naturally attract attention. They don’t. Over the last few years I’ve worked on a growing number of National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiatives across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and beyond. Some have involved nationally significant stories. Others have focused on deeply local histories at risk […]
Friday night’s sold-out King Mojo reunion at The Library in Attercliffe proved a major success, attracting music fans from across the region to celebrate the sounds and legacy of Sheffield’s legendary teenage club. The evening recreated the soul, Motown and R&B soundtrack that once filled the dancefloor at King Mojo — the iconic Pitsmoor venue […]
Woodhouse’s Bevin Court has secured £129,454 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major new heritage and community engagement project exploring the site’s hidden links to the Bevin Boys during the Second World War. The project will uncover and share the little-known story of the site, which served as a training camp for young […]
Last week I was invited to attend the Lord Mayor of Sheffield’s charity dinner, held in support of ISRAAC Somali Community Association. It was one of those evenings that gives you a proper sense of what’s happening across the city – not just at a surface level, but in terms of the organisations, people and […]
Neil Anderson was invited to present awards at the Environmental Quality Mark (EQM) Awards Evening, held at the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield. The event brought together organisations from across the UK demonstrating a sustained commitment to environmental responsibility, community engagement and supporting local economies. On the night, Neil presented the Nationwide EQM awards […]
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in heritage projects – from image reconstruction and immersive interpretation to automated archiving and digital engagement. For organisations working with sensitive histories, the challenge is not whether to use AI, but how to do so responsibly. Heritage deals with memory, trauma, identity and trust. Used badly, AI risks oversimplifying […]
Sheffield will unite this December for a major three-day programme marking the 85th anniversary of the Sheffield Blitz. Three days of events will combine remembrance, newly uncovered personal testimonies, and innovative digital interpretation to remember one of the darkest moments in the city’s history. The commemorations, taking place between 12th and 14th December, form the […]
When people think of Sheffield’s heritage, steel and music usually take centre stage. But behind the blast furnaces and guitars lies another story. Over two years, the Dungworth Bradfield Heritage Group set out to uncover Sheffield’s overlooked food story. With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, volunteers scoured archives, recorded oral histories, and traced […]
