Whether it's your PR campaign, media relations, or corp comms, 1284 efficiently and effectively presents your ideas.
We're proud to be Good Business Charter accredited - providing focussed PR campaigns which respect our clients, our people, our suppliers, and our environment.
1284 consultants have years of senior experience and a host of leading industry qualifications.
George is a Chartered PR Practitioner, Chartered Manager, and Fellow of the Institute of Consulting. 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 was Editor of the Leicester Mercury from 2016 to 2020.
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.
Lauren is a PR Executive, marketer and photographer. She supports the development and execution of strategic communication plans for regional startups, social entrepreneurs, and non-profits.
Lauren is a member of the PRCA, providing clients with actionable insights and metrics. She manages 1284's Good Business Charter accreditation.
Suz Everitt is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She has 25+ years of industry experience, working on marketing and business development for some of the biggest brands in the Midlands. Suz now helps SMEs increase revenue and market share.
Suz has managed product ranges with turnovers in excess of £25m for companies including Next, Boots, and Samworth Brothers.
Our G2B campaigns promote regional development.
1 Public consultation
2 Business engagement
3 Comms campaigns
4 Support for in-house teams
Our B2B campaigns turn your growth ideas into reality.
1 Network building
2 Reputation management
3 Bid and award writing
4 Senior support for your team
Our B2B campaigns build your profile and funding streams.
1 Leadership support
2 Strategy development
3 PR campaigns
4 Developing in-house teams
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.
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.
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.
Our monthly newsletter is an easy read. It offers you a five minute glimpse into everything comms - from how journalists operate to why certain metrics are a waste of your time.
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5 Oakwood Drive
Loughborough
LE11 3QF
Company number 12756354