Award-winning LEICESTER PR AGENCY.

Our Chartered public relations professionals bring you B2B marketing campaigns across senior-level media, business, and council networks.

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PURPOSEFUL MARKETING COMMS FOR LEICESTER INNOVATORS.

We provide trusted B2B and G2B campaigns across sectors - and our Good Business Charter-certified approach means you stay confident about your supply chain too.

MIDLANDS SMALL PR AGENCY OF THE YEAR

LEICESTER PUBLIC RELATIONS

1284 ADDS DECADES OF MEDIA & MARKETING EXPERIENCE TO
YOUR TEAM.

TRUSTED BY LEICESTER CHANGE LEADERS.

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OUR TEAM.

1284 consultants share decades of senior industry experience and a host of leading qualifications and certifications.

George Oliver

CHART.PR MCIPR

Managing Director

George is an award-winning Chartered PR Practitioner and Chartered Manager. He has a first-class MSc in Strategic Leadership, as well as post-graduate diplomas in journalism, public affairs, and strategic management.

George is a Board Member at East Midlands Chamber and the Chair of Charity Link. He spent 15 years as a journalist and was Editor of the Leicester Mercury from 2016 to 2020.

Amy Orton

CHART.PR MCIPR

Account Director

Amy is a Chartered PR Practitioner with 10 years+ of regional news experience. She specialises in East Midlands local government comms. A trained BBC journalist, Amy was a regional Local Democracy Reporter.

Amy has BA in Media Studies and a post-graduate diploma in Journalism. She was comms manager for University Hospitals Leicester during the Pandemic.

Suz Everitt

CMKtr FCIM

Partnerships Director

Suz is a Chartered Marketer and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She has 25+ years of industry experience, working on business development for some of the Midlands’ biggest brands. She helps SMEs build market share.

Suz has managed product ranges with turnovers in excess of £25m for companies including Next, Boots, and Samworth Brothers.

Lauren Cropper

MPRCA

Account Executive

Lauren is a PR Executive, marketer and photographer. She supports the development and execution of strategic communication plans for regional startups, social entrepreneurs, and VCSE.

Lauren is a member of the PRCA, and the Internal Auditor for 1284’s ISO9001. She also manages 1284's Good Business Charter accreditation and its carbon reduction strategy.

Emma Oliver

Content Director

Emma has 15+ years experience in news management and industry digital media leadership. She also has a degree in Communications, agency experience, and spent more than a decade teaching journalism at two leading universities. She has an MA in Journalism.

She oversees content campaigns for our clients, providing a news desk approach to manage proactive and reactive content.

PR BENEFITS

3 REASONS TO OUTSOURCE YOUR COMMS STRATEGY TO 1284.

RELIABILITY

You gain a trusted outsourced route to chartered PR professionals. Our skills and experience build your reputation and visibility. And you access it without paying £80k+ for an in-house Communications Director.

NETWORKS

You gain access to a network of media contacts and influencers. 1284 spent decades as journalists, building deep relationships - it saves you the time and enables you to stay focused on your core operations.

AGILITY

You gain a quick response. We bring you flexibility, scalability, and a fresh comms perspective. We also work fast and get the job done well - helpful when your team is facing a tight deadline on a key project.

LEICESTER PR CONSULTANCY

WE KNOW EAST MIDLANDS INNOVATION - WE’RE AT THE CENTRE OF IT.

1284 sits alongside dozens of high tech growth businesses. Find us at ATIC on the Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP). We are 3 minutes from Junction 23 of the M1.

MORE ABOUT US

FAQs.

What does a Public Relations agency in Leicester do?

Leicester PR and marketing agencies provide media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, corporate communications, and content marketing services. 1284 Communications is a CIPR-chartered Leicester PR agency specialising in strategic communications for innovative businesses, technology companies, ambitious manufacturers, and local authority economic growth projects.

How much does Public Relations cost in Leicester?

PR agency fees in Leicester vary considerably, depending upon what is required. They range from £1,500 to £5,000+ monthly on retainer. 1284 Communications offers flexible PR retainers tailored to business objectives. Transparent pricing and reporting supports all budgets. 1284 also provides fixed pricing and block-purchase options for smaller businesses or smaller projects.

How do I choose a Public Relations agency in Leicester?

Start by evaluating industry expertise and specialism. Then look for client testimonials, industry accreditations and - importantly - transparent measurement methodologies. 1284 Communications is a chartered Leicester PR agency and holder of industry awards including the CIPR’s Midlands PR Agency of the Year. An ISO 9001certified business, it specialises in B2B and G2B communications - with a proven East Midlands track record.

What industries do Leicester Public relations companies specialise in?

It varies. 1284 Communications primarily serves tech startups, manufacturing businesses, professional services, growth clusters, and local authorities. 1284 specialises in B2B campaigns for professional services, technology startups, manufacturing, and innovation-focused startups and growth businesses.

How long before I start seeing results from Public Relations?

Campaigns typically take 3-6 months for meaningful impact, though initial media coverage can occur within weeks. 1284 Communications delivers efficient media relations, while building sustained brand visibility over 6-12 month content marketing campaigns, focused on refining messaging and building journalist relationships.

What is CIPR chartership?

The CIPR is the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Chartered status indicates a PR practitioner meets the industry’s highest professional standards for ethics, continuing professional development, and industry best practice. 1284 Communications has two CIPR chartered practitioners (George Oliver and Amy Orton). They are among the few CIPR chartered PR professionals operating in Leicester.

Are there affordable PR options for Leicester small businesses?

Small business Public Relations in Leicester includes flexible retainers, project-based campaigns, and scalable packages starting from £1,000-£2,000 monthly. 1284 Communications provides scalable PR solutions and strategic consultancy to help ambitious Leicester SMEs achieve communications impact through smart, targeted strategies.

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