The Sunday Express
Socks On on National Television
Sky News
Socks On was interviewed by Sky News as part of the launch of Edge, an organisation which aims to show parents and students there are alternatives to a formal education.
Richard and Judy Show
Sean Scott, founder of Socks On, appeared on Richard and Judy to talk about his experiences since deciding to turn down a university place. The show was a fantastic experience. He even enjoyed White Wine in the Green Room with H from Steps and Leslie Phillips. To top the day off Richard Madeley subscribed!
Why not take a look - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtIMp739rEA
Look North West and North Yorkshire
Sean Scott of Socks On appeared on Look North to explain why sock selling had gone to a new level with the Socks On sock subscription.
The Daily Star
Richard Madely subscribing to the sockson.co.uk sock subscription service made it in to the gossip pages of The Daily Star this week!
Radio 5 and Real Radio
Socks On’s Sean Scott was interviewed on Real Radio (Leeds) and Radio 5 about the choices College students have to make about university.
‘Socks appeal wears well for young entrepreneurs
The firm has been announced as a finalist in three categories of The Biz Awards 2007.
Socks On was nominated for best new start-up, most innovative business and best entrepreneur in the awards, which recognise firms from disadvantaged backgrounds.’ Hull Daily Mail
Socks On went on to win Best New Start category at The Biz Awards 2007. The article also mentioned the HSBC Start-up Stars award where we were placed in the final 20 throughout the UK & NI.
‘So what made you think of the Socks?’ A question posed to Sean Scott whilst on Radio Humberside
‘ Hull Central put Best (Dressed) Feet Forward
While many of his contemporaries content themselves with a few GCSE’s and the prospect of a back-packing trip around Europe, Hull Central’s youngest and newest member Sean Scott knows exactly where he’s going – on a journey he hopes will see him emulate some of the success of his mentor Sir Richard Branson.’ BNI SuccessNet Spring 2007
There have also been reports of Socks On featuring in various publications around the UK but unfortunately we haven’t been able to find them all.
Socks On is making quite a stir since its launch some time ago now, mainly because people think we’re all mad!
‘ Making Socks Cool and Sexy
Visit www.sockson.co.uk and you’ll see a set of foot prints in green and black – Socks On’s corporate colours – in one corner. In the other, Santa is ready to take your order…Chances are it will be women who turn out to be their biggest users…Socks On has created a new take on the most traditional of gifts ’ The Journal for Yorkshire Homes of Distinction
‘ Love Your Feet, that was the message at the launch of web-based company Socks On Limited. Many businesses were invited to the launch for a little light hearted networking….Socks On provides socks on a unique subscription service, perfect for a gift…Love Your Feet, Subscribe to Socks On ’ Stream Business Television
‘ On the Road to Sock-cess ’ One Hull
‘ Business with Real Socks Appeal ’ Hull and East Riding Advertisers
‘ A Youthful Sock-cess ’ Hull Progress in Partnership
‘ Socks On provides a service that is all things to all mankind ’ Hull Daily Mail
‘ Socks with a difference. Hull Company makes giving socks for Christmas cool again. ’ Karoo.co.uk Homepage
Socks On is listed under
'Websites You Love' on the Karoo.co.uk Homepage with the likes
of youtube.com and bbc.co.uk!
'Award-winning
Entrepreneur joins leading networking group
The Hull Central Chapter of the world's leading networking organisation,
BNI, has appointed young entrepreneur Sean Scott. Sean is the
youngest ever member of BNI and joined the group to expand his
contacts for his online sock subscription business, sockson.co.uk.'
The Business Supplement of the Hull Daily Mail
For press enquiries please contact Sean on +44 (0) 7958 492797 or email Sean@SocksOn.co.uk