About us

District May creates content and strategic thought that influences perception and engages both journlaists and customers.

With a combined 30 years’ experience delivering PR, social media and content marketing for brands, we know how to execute hard-working campaigns that will reach the people that count, appearing in the right places at the right time. Whether that be via media coverage, a social media or influencer campaign, content creation, email marketing, entering awards, securing speaker slots, contributing to podcasts – or a complete combination. 

Having a firm grasp on effective PR ideation, marketing strategies and up-to-date digital prowess is paramount to our results. We know what works because keeping a finger on the pulse is built in our DNA. But don’t take our word for it, read what our clients have to say.

Emma and Louise

Emma Rawlinson - Director

As District May’s Owner and Director, Emma does more than pitch to press. Having a career that spans journalism, agency PR and even setting up her own successful ecommerce store, she’s a hybrid. Obsessed with identifying innovative ways to connect brands with their target audience she’s results driven but passionate about personalising every element of service. She is a retail expert and works for big brands placing products in the national media with clever tactics and shopper research. She is also proficient in all things homes and interiors with great contacts in this sector.

When she isn’t working you’ll find her in the Lake District with kids and crazy cocker spaniel, paddle boarding or playing netball.

Louise Roche - Director

Having worked at some of the north’s leading consumer PR agencies, co-owner Louise has delivered campaigns for some of the UK’s biggest brands. Louise is passionate about applying this big agency thinking to small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs - developing creative, strategic campaigns that bring tangible business benefits. With more than 15 years industry experience, she knows what it takes to generate stand out in the right places. Louise is currently working in luxury food and beverage sector with clients but also has a wealth of experience in pitching to homes and interiors titles as well as an expert view of what could work as a national news generation story.

Outside work, you’ll find her exploring the amazing coastline, countryside or city life our region has to offer, hitting the gym … or sipping champagne.