If you haven’t checked out CotswoldStyle TV yet, then you should!

Presented by former BBC presenterEric Barton, Cotswold Style TV is apioneering new channel, deliveringimportant business messages in a uniqueway.

“It’s a format that has never been triedbefore, delivering clear and concisebusiness messages within a comedicframework,” says Eric, who was a BBCContinuity Announcer for eight years.

“We were very keen to develop aformat that has a completely originaldelivery; the comedy grabs your attentionand then delivers important businessinformation. It’s video that people willwant to watch.”

The edgy format has been well receivedby Cotswold businesses who have alreadyappeared on Cotswold Style TV, includingBeards, Coutts, Brunsdon and GloucesterQuays Designer Outlet.

“The format is humorous and edgywhile delivering business messages withthe gravitas that they deserve. Combinedwith the magazine it is a powerfulmarketing tool and stretches businessmessages beyond the magazine,” saysEric, who is also experienced at stand-up

comedy, giving him the unique skillset todeliver the quirky video that CotswoldStyle TV is becoming known for.

Eric writes the script and presents eachepisode, keeping to a very strictstoryboard that he has created to ensurethat filming is concise, keeping costsdown to a minimum for customers.

“Businesses may have been put offtrying television marketing in the pastbecause of the cost, but Cotswold StyleTV offers a phenomenal package, withfiming and editing all within an incrediblyaffordable price,” says Eric.

Businesses also receive their interviewwhich they can post onto their ownwebsite, Facebook or YouTube forfurther exposure.

“I enjoy delivering a positive businessmessage, especially in the more difficulteconomic climate we’ve experienced andI’m pleased to report that it’s not alldoom and gloom! I’m talking first handto business leaders in the Cotswolds andthey are very positive about the future.Business in the Cotswolds seems to beparticularly buoyant.”

Eric is skilled at bringing out the bestmessages from his interviewees, sharinghis BBC training and years of experience

to prime people before going on camera.“Cotswold Style TV delivers a very

informative snapshot of what ishappening in local business.

“And we’re at all the best events, ofcourse, giving our audience a flavour ofwhat’s going on in the Cotswolds. In thenext few months we’ll be covering thesecond and hugely popular GloucesterQuays Food Festival, which CotswoldStyle will be sponsoring. Everyone hasreally embraced the channel.”

Cotswold Style TV is planning its nextvisits to Cirencester, Cheltenham andStroud to give a flavour of business inthese thriving towns.

Behind the camera, up-and-comingfilm maker Lex Beckett, is the other halfof the creative team, delivering fast paced,quick fire TV.

“I love the varied nature of filmingwith Cotswold Style TV. It is great to bedelivering important business messages ina creative way.”

So, with so much more to come, you’llbe missing out if you don’t watchCotswold Style TV! Watch this space.

Watch the latest from Cotswold Style TVon www.cotswoldstyle.co.uk

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