Strategic PR

A flexible suite of services, tailored to where you are now—and where you’re going.

PR isn't about making noise—it's about making meaning. Our strategic PR offering is the cornerstone of what we do, particularly for SMEs across Cheltenham, Bristol, Stroud and the wider Cotswolds. We work closely with you to evaluate your current communications landscape, assess the visibility and reputation you've built so far, and map your PR goals directly to your business objectives.

We’ll ask: What do you want to be known for? Who do you need to influence? Where are you now—and where are you going?

We then define measurable outcomes, set clear timelines, and design communications strategies that serve your long-term growth. Whether that’s increasing brand awareness ahead of investment, raising your profile with industry media, or simply making sure you sound like the business you’re becoming, we guide you with a steady hand and a strategic head.

The businesses that win attention, funding and loyalty in the years ahead will be those that can express their purpose, mission and vision with clarity and confidence. Investing in PR early gives you the foundations to do that well—before your competitors catch up.

  • Strategic PR goes beyond press coverage—it's about aligning your communications with your business goals. For SMEs in the Cotswolds, Stroud, Cheltenham and Bristol, it means building a reputation that reflects where you're going, not just where you've been. We help you shape a clear message, define your position in the market, and use PR to unlock real business outcomes.

  • Yes—especially because you’re not in London. Businesses outside major cities often get overlooked, despite doing brilliant work. Strategic PR helps level the playing field. Whether you’re a founder-led business in Cheltenham or a sustainability startup in Bristol, we make sure your story gets seen and heard in the right places—locally and nationally.

  • We start with an audit of your current messaging and visibility. Then we work with you to set clear objectives: who you want to reach, what you want to be known for, and how PR can support that. We’ll create a plan that could include media outreach, thought leadership, content strategy, award entries, or internal communications. Everything is measurable and aligned with your business roadmap.

  • PR is most powerful when it grows with your business. Getting your messaging right now means you’ll already have credibility when you approach investors, launch a new product, or enter a new market. SMEs in the South West that invest early in purpose-led, strategic communications often find they attract better opportunities—and avoid costly missteps later.

  • We focus on what matters most: setting your direction, sharpening your story, and delivering outcomes month by month. Some months might include press outreach or a thought leadership push. Others might focus on preparing for a big event or refining your core message. Our flexible retainer means you always have senior strategic input—without the cost of a full-time team.

Lee has been instrumental in transforming our output and ways of working over the last year and indeed during the recent Commonwealth games.

- PH, BBC Managing Editor