1284 Communications has launched a new Growth Accelerator package - designed specifically for ambitious mid-corporate businesses.

It is aimed at elevating the communications strategy and market presence of companies with turnover between £2m and £25m.

Growth Accelerator provides a custom selection of services for firms which are ready to professionalise their profile by outsourcing their PR and comms.

It sees 1284 team members work alongside in-house marketing teams to step up execution of PR and comms.

The consultancy is perfect for East Midlands-based businesses that are:

• Looking to enhance their competitive position and market share
• Aiming to strengthen relationships with stakeholders
• Focusing on strategic engagement and public relations
• Beginning to communicate in the public-private space.

The Growth Accelerator package offers a comprehensive suite of services to support businesses in their next phase of growth.

Each is a tailored package drawn from the 12 core services that underpin 1284's industry award-winning work with regional industry.

Examples of interventions

• Stakeholder engagement planning to maintain relationships with key business partners and investors
• Public relations campaigns, including press releases and media outreach, to promote growth and achievements
• Bid and award proposals for funding grants and industry award nominations
• Corporate comms materials, using internal newsletters, executive speeches, and brand messaging to build narrative
• Reputation management to provide expert advice in times of challenge
• Engaging with trade press, industry bodies, and Government departments
• Change communications to help growing organisations navigate organisational change.

1284 Communications brings a unique blend of media leadership experience, Chartered PR practice, and strategic communications consultancy.

Led by George Oliver - former Editor of the Leicester Mercury and Chartered PR Practitioner - we understands the nuance of effective corporate communication and media engagement.

"As businesses scale up, their communication needs become more complex - particularly in times of introducing innovation or organisational change," said East Midlands Chamber Board member George.

"Our Growth Accelerator package is designed to provide the strategic support and practical tools that ambitious mid-corporates need to enhance their profile, engage effectively with stakeholders, and position themselves for sustained growth."

B2B campaign experience

1284 Communications has led a host of outsourced campaigns across sectors in the East Midlands region. Recent examples include:

• Comms strategy for an established manufacturer
• Brand development for a fast-growing tech firm
• PR and media relations for a UK-leading data company
• Social media and thought leadership for a well-known professional services company
• Messaging and narrative for a fintech business entering international markets.

The launch of the Growth Accelerator package follows the introduction of 1284's packages for innovative new high-growth companies and local authorities.