Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert PR Services in York | Partners PR
Partners PR is a Prolific North Top 50 PR Agency with over 35 years of experience delivering strategic public relations solutions. Established in 1988 and based in York, we specialise in helping businesses across the UK and internationally grow their brands, attract talent, and navigate crises. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a partnership-driven approach, offering tailored services in public relations, reputation management, content marketing, and crisis communications.Accredited by the Good Business Charter, we prioritise ethical practices, employee wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. With sector-specific knowledge in manufacturing, construction, professional services, and more, we craft intelligent campaigns that align with business objectives and deliver measurable results. Our commitment to excellence has earned us long-term client relationships and recognition as a trusted advisor in B2B PR.
Services
Public Relations
Reputation Management
Content Marketing
Crisis Communications
International PR
Employer Branding
Media Relations
Social Media Strategy
PR Training
Thought Leadership
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in B2B public relations and crisis communications.
- Our team provides tailored PR strategies aligned with specific business objectives.
- We deliver crisis communications planning with in-depth understanding of client needs.
- Our international PR network ensures global reach with local market expertise.
- We combine employer branding with recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
Associations and certifications
- Good Business Charter
What people say
Outstanding crisis comms planning
Helped open doors with new customers
Attract the right people
Increased web traffic
25% growth annually
Services
Public Relations
Our public relations services focus on enhancing brand visibility and reputation through strategic media relations, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement. We create tailored campaigns that align with business goals, leveraging press releases, media training, and advocacy to build credibility. By understanding industry-specific challenges, we position clients as market leaders while ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
Crisis Communications
Crisis communications planning prepares businesses to protect their reputation during unexpected events. We develop robust response strategies, including scenario testing, media protocols, and real-time tracking. Our team provides 24/7 support during crises, ensuring clear messaging and stakeholder engagement. By integrating social media monitoring and press office services, we help clients maintain trust and operational continuity.
Employer Branding
Employer branding services strengthen workplace reputation to attract and retain top talent. Through research and strategic messaging, we highlight company culture and values. Our campaigns utilise employee testimonials, social media, and targeted content to position clients as employers of choice. This approach reduces recruitment costs while aligning employer branding with broader business objectives.
Content Marketing
Content marketing drives engagement by creating valuable, audience-focused material. We develop SEO-optimised blogs, case studies, and multimedia content that resonates with target audiences. Our strategies enhance online visibility, support lead generation, and establish thought leadership. By aligning content with customer journeys, we ensure measurable impact across digital platforms.
International PR
International PR extends brand reach across borders through localised strategies. Partnering with global networks, we adapt messaging for cultural relevance while maintaining brand consistency. Services include multilingual media relations, global campaign coordination, and regional market entry strategies. This approach ensures effective communication with diverse stakeholders across six continents.
People
Karen Tinkler
Director
Karen Tinkler leads Partners PR's international initiatives, leveraging 15 years of global network development. With expertise in strategic communications and crisis management, she coordinates multi-country campaigns for clients expanding into new markets. Her leadership ensures alignment between global PR strategies and business growth objectives.
Questions
What PR services do you offer?
We provide public relations, crisis communications, reputation management, content marketing, international PR, and employer branding services tailored to B2B clients across multiple sectors.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We focus on manufacturing, construction, professional services, property, food processing, and regional B2B markets, combining sector-specific knowledge with PR expertise.
How do you handle crisis communications?
We develop proactive crisis plans, provide real-time response support, and offer media training to ensure effective communication during emergencies while protecting brand reputation.
Can you support international PR campaigns?
Yes, through our global IPR Team network, we deliver localised PR strategies across six continents, adapting messaging for cultural relevance while maintaining brand consistency.
How do you measure PR success?
We use digital PR metrics including media coverage analysis, website traffic improvements, social engagement growth, and direct business outcomes like lead generation and brand awareness increases.
Reviews (2)
Jonathan Marsden
Jan 04, 2019
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Partners PR helped get our message clear, and consider all of our audiences. Thanks to them, the PR has and continues to be a great success. It's certainly money well spent. Would highly recommend!
Annabel Walker
Dec 25, 2016
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We use Partners for all of our PR, and some of our marketing needs, and I would always recommend them to others. The personal service we get is second-to-none, and the hard work of their team, specifically Karen, never goes unnoticed. We wouldn't trust anyone else with our PR work now. Thanks for all your efforts.
