Author Archives: Natasha Courtenay-Smith

About Natasha Courtenay-Smith

I am a journalist and the owner of press and publicity agency Talk to the Press. I am also the founder of the Notting Hill Shopping Bag project.

‘Thank you for everything’ – what Francis Tshibangu said after selling his story with Talk to the Press

Posted on May 26, 2011

When new dad Francis contacted us regarding his remarkable little boy we knew there would be a huge amount of interest from the newspapers in his story. When Daniel was born two months ago he stunned doctors, nurses and his family … Continue reading →

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Did you see Natasha on LK Today this morning?

Posted on May 24, 2011

If you were watching ITV this morning, you may have seen Talk to the Press founder Natasha on LK Today reviewing the newspapers alongside broadcaster Adil Ray and presenter Lorraine Kelly. Stories discussed were superinjunctions, the ash cloud, the rise … Continue reading →

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‘My husband saved my life’ – read our incredible love story in this week’s Woman’s Own magazine

Posted on May 24, 2011

At Talk to the Press we love stories with a happy ending – and we know you do too!  Nothing could be more inspirational than Shona Clark’s story about how falling in love saved her life. Shona, 36, is convinced … Continue reading →

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Meet the woman aged 20, who has spent £20k on cosmetic surgery

Posted on May 24, 2011

Kirsty’s story appeared in The Sun on Monday Model Kirsty Yaqub is just 20 years old – but she’s already blown an incredible £20,000 on cosmetic surgery and admits to being a beauty addict. When we heard how much Kirsty … Continue reading →

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TTTP represents former tank driver following his sex change

Posted on May 24, 2011

Louise’s story appeared in the Sunday Mirror Louise Lamb contacted Talk to the Press in the hope that what she’d been through might help others. Blonde Louise has not always looked as she does now – just a few years … Continue reading →

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TTTP story makes front page of Sunday Mirror

Posted on May 16, 2011

Talk to the Press is thrilled to be representing Francis and Arlette Tshibangu – a couple whose baby was born white, despite them both being black. When new dad Francis contacted us regarding his remarkable little boy – who is … Continue reading →

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TTTP secures exclusive deal for BBC presenter’s son’s incredible survival story

Posted on May 9, 2011

When 20-year-old Owen Horton contacted us with his incredible tale of how he cheated death after his parachute failed during a skydive, we knew a newspaper would love to feature his story. We secured Owen an exclusive deal with the Sunday … Continue reading →

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TTTP helps devastated father handle media interest in his life

Posted on May 4, 2011

  Kevin Wathall contacted us as he wanted help handling press attention after being left devastated by the horrific murders of his daughter and young grandchildren in February this year. When Kevin’s daughter Joy, 24, and her children aged two and three were … Continue reading →

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Six of our stories published in a single week

Posted on May 3, 2011

Last week was a great week for Talk to the Press, with six stories of our stories in the national newspapers and women’s magazines!  Three of those were in the weekly magazines. First up, there was an interview with TTTP … Continue reading →

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I’m the secret son of the Ghost of White Hart Lane

Posted on April 25, 2011

Stephen Roughead got in touch with us with his story last Wednesday – and on Sunday his story appeared in print, thanks to a deal we secured him with the Mail on Sunday. Stephen, 52, has known for most of his … Continue reading →

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