Media Training, Website Creation, Brand Building
What do you get when you combine 26 years in journalism, 15 years in media training, and 13 years in marketing and strategy? The answer is Gatto Nero Media.
Who We Are
Separately, Helen Nugent and James Richardson have amassed considerable experience in their respective fields. Together, they offer a holistic approach to media training, website creation, and brand building.
Based in the North of England, they are perfectly placed for Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, with wider connections across the region and easy access to London and the South.
Years of experience
Combined projects
Meet Our Team
Helen Nugent is an award-winning freelance journalist, content provider, media trainer, and event host.
James Richardson is a marketing consultant and social media specialist.
Helen Nugent
Co-founder
Helen Nugent is an award-winning freelance journalist, content provider, media trainer, and event host.
James Richardson
Co-founder
James Richardson is a marketing consultant and social media specialist.
Our Services
Creating The North
Creating The North is a podcast from Gatto Nero Media. We talk to the North’s creatives, find out what makes them tick, and discover their part in our region’s future. From entrepreneurs, playwrights and photographers to public figures, business leaders and authors, all of Northern life is here.
Whether you’re an individual, small business or charity, Helen and James have the right package for you. From one-stop-shop offerings and menu-based deals to bespoke services and competitively-priced contracts, there’s something for everyone at Gatto Nero Media.
What our clients say
James Power, Director of Find Your Backbone
“Helen and James are both exceptionally smart and dedicated people. I found their advice and support on numerous projects invaluable. Helen is a superb writer and journalist and truly understands how to bring a story to life. I can always rely on Helen to be professional and approachable but she also has creative flair when it comes to pitching ideas and the tenacity to bring these ideas to fruition. James has been a pleasure to work with. He is genuine and thoughtful and really understands the demands of competing social media. I have found his insight and enthusiasm has really increased the reach of my business. Gatto Nero brings together two exceptional people who both have a great deal of skill, integrity and common sense.”
Sally Seed, PR and Media team, Mountain Rescue England and Wales
“Helen and James quickly grasped the challenges that mountain rescue team members face in terms of media interviews. They created a workshop approach that worked well for a range of volunteers with different levels of past experience and natural ability. Feedback comments were positive and, more to the point, several of those who have participated have been willing then to ‘do’ media interviews since and they’ve used the training input and comments from Helen to communicate well and achieve really clear and concise interviews. We’re now adapting the broad approach to create a workshop that will train more senior spokespeople on key issues and we’re working with Gatto Nero Media to make that work for us too.”
Iain Scott, Director, Canal St Manchester
“I met James and Helen when I was looking to relaunch the Canal St website and launch Ancoats Plus. Canal St was more than a decade old and in need of a thorough refresh and revamp and I was keen to start another website about Ancoats from scratch. They had lots of brilliant ideas as well as innovative strategy suggestions and inventive and effective social media campaigns. All told, they have been a pleasure to work with and I’m thoroughly satisfied with the end results. I would highly recommend Gatto Nero and their business acumen.”