TELLING THE STORY OF YOUR R&D.

University researchers, graduate spinouts, and IP-rich companies write 1284 into their funding bids - we provide clear comms campaigns that commercialise their ideas and amplify their impact.

FINALIST UK SMALL PR CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR 2025

PR FOR TECHNICAL IDEAS.

Our Chartered PR consultants cut through complexity, providing the marketing comms you need to position your innovation commercially - and ensure your project lands with its target audience.

Our work

A TRUSTED PARTNER.

‘Our work with 1284 grew from a single project to shaping our group brand.’

Nigel Finney
Managing Director
Hive Composites

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‘A PR agency that is clear on what it does, how it does it, and who it does it for.’

Rob Ricketts
Knowledge Exchange Manager
University of Derby

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‘1284 took my research and built a narrative that reached Ministers.’

Dr Ismini Vasileiou
Founder
East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster

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HOW WE HELP.

1284 provides commercial comms packages which can be written into your funding bids.

We are experienced in translating technical products and complex research into compelling, audience-friendly narratives.

1284's R&D PR packages are underpinned by our own CommsTally® platform - which was itself developed with the support of Innovate UK funding.

Our work combines targeted messaging, brand design, and media - connecting your project with investors, industry partners, and stakeholders around the world.

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OUR SERVICES.

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

  • Messaging and narrative
  • Funding bids
  • Brand design
  • Vision decks
  • ESG strategy
  • Websites
  • Blogs, newsletters & LinkedIn
  • Award nominations
  • Media relations
  • Thought leadership
  • Impact reports
  • Pitch decks
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1284 Limited founder George Oliver

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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ACT Medical

Gaining 2 fellowships, 3 tech awards, and £100,000+ grant funding.

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INNOVATIVE LEICS

Leading multi-agency public-private comms to develop a regional innovation brand.

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FAQs.

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What results can I expect - and how quickly?

Does 1284 provide crisis communications?

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Does 1284 have experience of large funded programmes?

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 SME 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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