Positioning innovative people and places
Comms campaigns for STEM businesses, tech clusters, and regional growth programmes
What we do
1284 tells the story of East Midlands innovation
We turn your economic and social development projects into the compelling campaigns you need to raise your profile.
Working with 1284 builds your senior-level reputation, takes you into new markets, recruits skilled people, wins you awards, and earns you funding.
We are one of the few UK PR agencies to be both ISO 9001 certified and a registered Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Services
We provide three core services
Communication strategy
Good planning gets you reaching the right people with the right messages - and measuring the results.
Content marketing
Effective content turns your ideas and activities into stories which resonate with your target audience.
Media relations
Gaining news and trade media interest builds your profile and supports visibility in online search.
Examples of our work
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Clients
We work with four client groups
1284 clients shape the East Midlands economy. They combine original ideas, multi-agency networks and ambitious growth objectives. Our clients attract investment, commercialise research, create jobs, develop places and lead social change.
STEM companies
Tech clusters
Local government
Social enterprises
Mission
We back our community
We are serious about strengthening inclusive growth in our region. We allocate 10% of our time to reduced rate and pro bono support. Our team contributes at a senior level through trustee and board roles, mentoring, PR advice, fundraising and hands-on comms support for selected local nonprofits.
Quality
We're a reliable link in your supply chain
1284 Communications works hard to keep your supply chain ethical and secure. Our approach combines leading industry standards with ISO-grade internal governance.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Fair Payment Gold
Real Living Wage
East Midlands Chamber
Federation of Small Businesses
Perspective
Our news & insights
1284 NEWSLETTER
Gain a deeper insight
Our monthly newsletter is an easy read. You gain a 5-minute glimpse into useful comms for East Midlands SMEs - featuring everything from how journalists operate to why certain metrics are a waste of your time.