Beth Handoll
About Beth Handoll
Beth Handoll serves as the Head of Communications with extensive experience in media relations and strategic communications across various technology companies. She has worked with notable clients and provides comprehensive marcomms strategies to enhance brand reputation and drive sales.
Current Role at Spatial
Beth Handoll serves as the Head of Communications at Spatial, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and executing communication strategies that enhance the company's brand visibility and reputation. Her responsibilities include managing media relations, overseeing public relations campaigns, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. Handoll's extensive experience in media relations supports her efforts in driving effective communication initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Beth Handoll has a diverse background in public relations, having worked with various organizations across different sectors. She was a Public Relations Communications Consultant at Illumix from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Strategic PR contractor at Meta View for five months in 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Communications at AppZen from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes working with The Linux Foundation and Samsung NEXT in strategic communications roles, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Beth Handoll studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a 2:1 BA Hons in Geography from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, she attended Hereford Cathedral School, where she studied Geography, English, and French from 1991 to 1999. Her academic background provides a foundation for her analytical skills and understanding of communication strategies in various contexts.
Expertise in Media Relations and Strategy
Beth Handoll possesses extensive experience in media relations, particularly in strategy and execution for funding rounds, product launches, and thought leadership campaigns. She has developed media training programs for executives and offers broader marketing communications strategy and support. Her work includes drafting website content, creating marketing collateral, and conducting competitor analysis. Handoll has established strong relationships with tech, business, trade, and broadcast outlets, enhancing her effectiveness in the communications field.
Notable Clients and Projects
Throughout her career, Beth Handoll has collaborated with notable clients such as ODG, Meta, Spatial, Illumix, DigiLens, Samsung NEXT, VirZOOM, and The Linux Foundation. Her work has involved supporting global brands like Microsoft, Qualcomm, and VMware, among others. Handoll focuses on building processes and best practices at startups, helping them establish a formal marketing division and enhance their brand reputation.