ANDY GILLARD

CURRENTLY:  Editor & publisher of ScooterNova magazine, freelance journalist, freelance test rider, freelance marketing & PR with Starstream Media Ltd.

SKILLS:  Editor, journalist, test rider, photographer, writer, marketing, PR, scooter media, musician.

PREVIOUS WORK: 
Editor of Scootering magazine: 2003 - 2015 (longest serving in magazine’s history), feature writer for Scootering 1997-2003, Editor of Twist & Go magazine 2003, road tester/writer for Twist & Go 2000-2003.
Contributed to The Independent, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, Motorcycle Monthly, various local newspapers, numerous web blogs /sites/ online magazines.

If it’s got wheels. I’ll ride it.

If it looks good, I’ll photograph it.

If there’s a good tune, I’ll hum it!

All content of this website is subject to copyright and neither images or text may be borrowed, used, reposted or copied without prior permission of author or photographer. © Andy Gillard 2009-2018 and others where applicable.

CONSULTANT:
Appeared on TV and radio news, current affairs and other programmes, to talk scooters. Also advised on numerous TV shows and films.

CV:  A regular freelance contributor to Scootering magazine in 1997, full time since 1998. Roles have included Assistant Editor of bi-annual What Scooter buyers’ guide, helping launch bi-monthly Twist & Go magazine in 2000, Editor of What Scooter, Editor of T&G, Assistant Editor of Scootering, Editor of Scootering magazine.

SCOOTER RIDER: 
Over the years miles covered include riding a Vespa from England to Italy for the 60th anniversary of Vespa, as well as being one of the last journalists to ever ride a 1946 pre-production Piaggio (Vespa) scooter from their museum. Ridden Lambrettas to Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Spain and around northern Europe, as well as Vespa endurance racing in Spain.
Road tested modern prototype and production models throughout Europe, USA, at manufacturer’s factories, world premiere product launches, and on the open road for long term testing.

MARKETING: Working with companies to write press releases, construct mail shots, dealer updates, build websites, produce catalogues.

contact:
info@andygillard.co.uk