Steve McComish

Motive MD
Agency founder, MD and media insider who spent six years working as a senior journalist on a national news title. Nose for a good story.

I've had a love of the media from an early age and my first entrepreneurial venture (at age six) was writing and drawing my own Spiderman comics which I then sold in the street outside my home for five pence each (sorry Marvel).

My budding comic book empire came crashing down when my mum found out and put a stop to it. The modest profit I made was quickly spent at the local sweet shop.

After graduating from university I worked as a social worker before training as a journalist at the Nottingham Post. In February 2001 I joined the Daily Mirror as a senior news reporter and worked across the UK covering major news stories. Every experience I have had has helped me to develop my writing and wider communication skills.

In 2007 I went out on my own and eventually set up the agency. After working in hard news for many years it's been wonderful to use those skills to help clients spread their good news and positive messages. Outside of work I'm generally busy being Dad to two lively teenagers.

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24 Digital PR Tips For 2024

24 Digital PR Tips For 2024

As we approach a New Year we offer marketers 24 digital PR tips for 2024. You're welcome.

24 Digital PR Tips For 2024
Steve McComish
Motive MD
Are Nofollow Links harmful?

Are Nofollow Links harmful?

Suffering from nofollow phobia? If you're scared of nofollow links read this post to find out why they're really not as frightening as you might think.

Are Nofollow Links harmful?
Steve McComish
Motive MD
Success at UK Digital PR Awards

Success at UK Digital PR Awards

Our latest success means we've completed a unique double by winning Agency of the Year awards at both the UK Digital PR Awards and the European Content Marketing Awards this year.

Success at UK Digital PR Awards
Steve McComish
Motive MD
After winning Gold at the CIPR Midland Pride Awards we are officially the Small PR Consultancy of the Year, but we don't plan on being small forever. That's why we are looking for great people to be a part of our success story.

In return we offer flexible working, generous pay and benefits along with a fun, creative and supportive culture.
You'll be working on award-winning, creative digital PR and content marketing campaigns that get people talking, clicking and sharing.  

We are based close to Nottingham city centre in our own modern office building, right by a tram stop.
As part of team Motive you'll enjoy regular team lunches, nights out and away days.
If you're switched-on, straight talking and brimming with ideas we'd love to hear from you: join@MotivePR.co.uk

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