TELLING THE STORY OF MIDLANDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Promoting G2B programmes. Enhancing public-private networks. Engaging small business. We lead purposeful comms campaigns which promote purposeful public-private relationships.

FINALIST UK SMALL PR CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR 2025

PR FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

Our Chartered PR, marketing, and media specialists provide award-winning G2B comms and PR for Government-funded organisations and programmes.

Our work

A TRUSTED PARTNER.

HOW WE HELP.

1284 works on strategic comms campaigns, operating alongside your SLT, in-house media team, and external stakeholders to engage with businesses and tell your story.

We use our decades of experience of reporting on complex local government and small business ecosystems to help raise your profile - building purposeful relationships between the public and private sectors.

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OUR SERVICES.

1284 campaigns are individually tailored to unique client opportunities, ensuring you get to your objective in the most productive way. Services include:

  • Communications strategy
  • Messaging and narrative
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Brand and reputation
  • Press releases
  • Funding bids
  • Impact reports
  • Blogs and LinkedIn
  • Award nominations
  • Websites
  • Columns and speeches
  • Newsletters
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Media relations to help Marketing
Directors turbocharge campaigns

Corporate comms to help HR Directors
convince skilled jobseekers

Copywriting to help Finance Directors
win grants and investment

Pitches and proposals to help
Commercial Directors win new contracts

Stakeholder engagement to help
Partnership Directors strengthen networks

Public affairs to help CEOs contribute
to shaping local policy

Impact reporting to help Sustainability
Officers evidence ESG benefits

Reputation management to help
Directors safely navigate crises

Comms auditing to help Governance
Directors measure impact

Strategic messaging to help Marketers
position sector campaigns

Event promotion to help Event Managers
fill launches and trade shows

Ghostwriting to help Executives
become thought leaders on LinkedIn

Search-friendly copy to help
Commercial Directors attract prospects

Newsletters to help Team Managers
align and update hybrid staff

Case studies to help Marketing Directors
demonstrate market confidence

Press releases to help Comms Directors
amplify big announcements

Award entries to help Directors
and teams gain recognition

Brochures to help Sales Directors
capture buyer attention

Website content to help
Marketers convert leads

Photography to help Brand Managers
enhance corporate image

Narrative to help Senior Leaders
shape vision and mission

Campaign planning to help Directors
understand what is required

CASE STUDIES.

Enterprise Zones

Setting out the impact of £305m of East Midlands structural investment.

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Rykneld Homes

Profiling best practice at a leading social housing provider

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Business Gateway Growth Hub

Celebrating £2m of grants issued across 4,000 SMEs

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FAQs.

How is 1284’s G2B service different from general PR?

Which G2B programmes does 1284 support?

How will 1284 work with our in‑house team?

What does a typical G2B project involve?

What kind of results can G2B comms deliver?

How quickly will we see impact?

How does 1284 handle sensitive or political issues?

Does 1284 offer crisis comms support for local authorities?

How are G2B projects priced?

Can we commission 1284 through a framework or DPS?

How can 1284 evidence its quality as a supplier?

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THE INSIDE TRACK ON G2B COMMS.

Our monthly newsletter is a light, informative read. In 5 minutes you gain a glimpse of useful comms thinking for your organisation - featuring everything from grant availability to why certain PR metrics are a waste of your time.

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