Big Old House

Founded by Rachael van Oudheusden after a 20-year career spanning Head of PR, Account Director, client management and copywriting roles, Big Old House is a Nottingham-based freelance PR, marketing and copywriting consultancy. Rather than operating as a full-scale agency, it positions itself as senior-level freelance support for resource-strapped agencies and for clients seeking flexibility in fees, working with digital and web agencies needing pitch support or content creation, as well as directly with businesses looking to build media relations or run marketing campaigns on limited budgets. Clients referenced include Creative Quarter Nottingham, Nottingham Community Housing Association, and a B2B-focused PR and copywriting consultancy that uses Big Old House to cover busy periods. Services cover marketing communications planning, PR and media relations, copywriting, content production, social media, consultancy and crisis management. PR work centres on building brand reputation through regular news and features in target media, while marketing services involve defining communications plans and campaign strategy, from rebranding to product launches, including planning, measurement and evaluation. Copywriting spans websites, blogs, social media campaigns, reports, brochures and leaflets, and content services extend to internal communications, newsletters and white papers. Social media work involves creating and curating content across digital channels. The agency also offers to slot into existing agency teams, providing white-labelled or client-facing support such as delivering fast-turnaround copy, drafting PR plans for pitches, or producing content for web agency projects.