Send us a story
Have you got a Bristol business story to share?
Business News Bristol is here to cover the companies, people and organisations shaping the city’s business community. We want to hear from businesses, founders, PR agencies, marketing teams, charities, universities, professional services firms, venues, retailers, developers and anyone with a relevant Bristol business story.
Whether you are announcing a new appointment, opening a venue, launching a product, expanding your team, securing investment or publishing new research, please share it with us.
What we cover
We are particularly interested in stories about:
Appointments and promotions
Senior hires, board changes, partner appointments, internal promotions and new team members.
Business growth
Expansion plans, new premises, new markets, recruitment drives and company milestones.
Funding and investment
Investment rounds, grants, loans, acquisitions, mergers and management buyouts.
Property and planning
Commercial property, office moves, planning applications, regeneration, construction, retail space and major developments.
New business wins
Client wins, contract awards, partnerships, tenders and major new projects.
Launches and openings
New venues, restaurants, shops, offices, services, products, brands and visitor attractions.
Awards and recognition
Award wins, shortlistings, accreditations, rankings and industry recognition.
Innovation and technology
Start-ups, scale-ups, research, AI, digital, life sciences, clean tech and creative technology.
Events and insight
Business events, conferences, roundtables, reports, surveys, economic updates and expert commentary.
Bristol business issues
Transport, planning, skills, sustainability, city centre footfall, tourism, hospitality, retail, employment and the wider local economy.
What to send
To help us cover your story, please include as much of the following as possible:
- A clear headline or summary of the news
- The key facts: who, what, where, when and why it matters
- A quote from a named spokesperson
- Relevant background information about the business or organisation
- A high-quality image, such as a team photo, headshot, product image, venue image or project visual (and any credits you need to include)
- Contact details for follow-up questions
- Any useful links, such as your website, LinkedIn page, social media platforms, report, event page or announcement
- Any embargo details, if the story cannot be published before a certain date or time
Please make sure you have permission to share any images, quotes or information you send to us.
How to send your story
Please email your press release, story idea or content to:
story@bristolbusiness.news
Use a clear subject line, for example:
Story submission: Bristol firm opens new city centre office
Press release: New appointment at Bristol law firm
Embargoed: Bristol start-up secures investment
A few useful notes
We cannot guarantee that every story will be published, but we read all relevant Bristol business submissions.
Stories should have a clear connection to Bristol or the wider Bristol business community. This could include businesses based in the city, companies opening offices here, people working in Bristol, investment into the area, local jobs, major contracts, events or developments affecting the city’s economy.
We may edit submissions for length, clarity, house style and accuracy. We may also contact you for further information, images or comments.
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