Philip Mason

Freelance journalist and marketing copywriter

United Kingdom

Versatile journalist, editor and marketing consultant.

I pride myself on my communication and analytical skills, as well as my ability to take ownership of projects in order to drive them forward. I strive to be audience and client-centred in everything I do.

I am comfortable writing in any idiom, and for both printed and digital platforms.

Portfolio

Reviews, interviews and features

Garden Centre Retail
01/07/2015
Let's Hear it From... Mark Fane

My cover-feature interview with arguably the most successful online supplier of plants in the UK, Crocus' Mark Fane. The interview was carried out following another award-winning year for the company at the Chelsea Flower Show.

www.popmatters.com
11/03/2014
By the numbers?

Lengthy interview with Kasabian following their headline slot at Glastonbury.

FIRE magazine
05/02/2016
After the smoke has cleared

In-depth news feature discussing government plans to bring fire and rescue services under the control of police and crime commissioners.

Marketing and PR

www.fire-magazine.com
03/09/2015
Industry experts launch London firefighter course

Press release to promote a fire and rescue training course organised by Artemis TDL. It was published intact on the FIRE magazine website, having been written with both the message and the journalist (and SEO) in mind. The same press release was also by various local news publications in London.

Magazines

Garden Centre Retail
09/01/2015
Garden Centre Retail September 2016

The most financially successful - and largest - edition of Garden Centre Retail produced up until that time, with a sold-cover. I had been commissioning editor five months at this point.

Blogging

www.policingtoday.co.uk
11/02/2012
The centre has not held

Blog exploring the implications for child protection in the UK following revelations about Jimmy Savile.

www.gardencentreretail.com
11/20/2015
When Black Friday comes...

Blog written to coincide with Black Friday, warning garden centres against selling on price. Headline is indeed a reference to the Steely Dan classic track.