PR and Communication

Strategic comms that build engagement and awareness

WHY CHOOSE ULTIMATE?

Our Manchester PR and comms agency can help you with…

Media relations & press office

We act as an extension of your team, managing your press office with consistency and control. From handling inbound enquiries to building long-term journalist relationships, we ensure your communications are clear, credible, and aligned. We balance reactive commentary with proactive storytelling to keep your brand visible and well positioned.

Product, campaign & brand launches

We plan and deliver launches with structure and intent. From messaging and media targeting to timing and follow-up, we ensure your launch is clear, coordinated, and positioned to gain traction from day one.

Press outreach

We secure coverage that delivers impact, not just reach. We target the media your audience consumes to support commercial outcomes. Every placement is aligned with relevance, credibility, and business objectives.

Executive profiling & thought leadership

We position your senior team as trusted voices in their sector. Through strategic commentary, opinion pieces, and expert insight, we place your perspective into the conversations that matter, building recognition and authority over time.

Reputation management

When issues arise, response matters. We provide structured support to manage risk, control messaging, and protect your reputation. The focus is on clarity, consistency, and informed decision-making under pressure.

Awards strategy

We identify the right opportunities, shape strong entries, and manage submissions end-to-end. Done well, awards provide credible third-party validation that strengthens positioning and supports growth.

Event PR

We ensure your events deliver value beyond the day itself. From pre-event awareness to live coverage and post-event content, we create a joined-up approach that drives visibility, engagement, and ongoing narrative.

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OUR APPROACH

We start with positioning, not just output

Here’s our approach to creating stand-out communications.

Define the narrative

We establish what your business should be known for and how it is articulated externally. This creates clarity and consistency across all communications.

Build the story pipeline

We identify the angles, data, and insights that give you a credible reason to be featured. The focus is on creating substance that supports ongoing coverage, not one-off mentions.

Target the right media

We prioritise publications that influence your audience. This includes national, regional, and trade titles where relevance and credibility matter more than reach alone.

Execute with precision

We manage outreach, media relationships, and timing to secure meaningful coverage. Every interaction is handled with care to maintain consistency and maximise opportunity.

Amplify and extend

We ensure coverage delivers value beyond the initial placement. Content is repurposed across digital, social, and commercial channels to support wider visibility and impact.

WHO’S IT FOR

We support businesses at different stages of growth, including:

Scaling brands building authority

Businesses looking to strengthen their position in the market, increase visibility, and build long-term credibility with the right audiences.

Established companies refining their positioning

Organisations that need clearer articulation of their offer, ensuring messaging is consistent, differentiated, and aligned with commercial goals.

Founders and executives building personal profiles

Senior leaders looking to establish a recognised voice in their sector, supporting both personal credibility and wider business growth.

Businesses launching products, services, or locations

Companies preparing to enter the market or expand, requiring structured support to ensure launches are well positioned and deliver impact.

WHY PR MATTERS

Owned content builds visibility. Third-party coverage builds credibility.

PR supports:

Trust

Coverage in credible publications helps build confidence with your audience, particularly where independent validation carries weight.

Authority

Consistent positioning across media shapes how your business is understood and recognised within your sector.

Visibility

PR extends your reach beyond your immediate network, placing your brand in front of relevant, engaged audiences.

Search

High-quality media coverage contributes to SEO performance, strengthening brand signals and supporting long-term visibility.

PR and communications are not about volume. It is about achieving the right awareness, consistently, with a clear narrative.

  • I had the pleasure of working with the team on a successful launch, both in the UK and internationally. Their work secured strong trade press coverage and positioned the brand and myself confidently in a highly competitive market. They bring a rare blend of strategic thinking and creative instinct, and adapt quickly to whatever is needed. They have made a clear impact across our entire group and always deliver with integrity, professionalism, and genuine team spirit.”

FAQs

We charge a blended PR consultancy rate of £850 a day. Project work starts from £2,500.

PR is a cumulative activity. While early wins are possible, consistent results typically build over 3–6 months.

No credible PR agency guarantees coverage. What we do guarantee is a strategic, targeted approach that significantly increases your likelihood of meaningful placements.

We work across a range of sectors, applying the same core principles of positioning, narrative, and media relevance. Our approach is adapted to your market, audience, and objectives.

We manage day-to-day activity, but your input remains important. Regular access to insight, updates, and decision-makers ensures we can move at pace and maintain accuracy.

Yes. High-quality coverage contributes to search performance through authoritative backlinks and brand signals. PR works most effectively when aligned with your wider digital strategy.

Relevance, timing, and substance. This could be new data, a strong point of view, market insight, or a genuine development within your business.

We offer both. Retained support is typically more effective for building consistency and momentum, while project work is suited to specific launches or campaigns.

Let’s talk!