New data from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport has revealed that that we increasingly live in a country with ‘news deserts’. 🗞️🚨
So, what does this mean for PR? At High-Rise we’re recognising how our efforts can go some way to help buck this trend.
Read more at the link in our bio.
No matter what sector you work in, things can – and sometimes will – go wrong.
With a team that includes former journalists, at High-Rise we know what the media are looking for and the pitfalls to avoid.
🔗 Head to our website to learn more about our services or to get in touch: buff.ly/0mm4VPR
We also discuss which short-form video platform is better for your organisation in our latest blog, signing off B Corp month and we introduce our newest member of team High-Rise.
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🗞️ See what we have featured in our latest newsletter!
This month’s edition includes national media on container shipping challenges in the Middle East, Mr Blobby's first podcast and our learnings from the Resolve Poverty Conference 2026.
In today’s fast-paced and digitally-led world, short-form video channels TikTok and Instagram Reels can boast great benefits to businesses looking to grow — yet if not used correctly can cause more harm than good.
🔗 Find out which is better for your business in our latest blog post: buff.ly/MiopGnH
As #BCorpMonth came to an end, the High-Rise team joined our local B Corp community to celebrate the purposeful and positive impact we collectively share. 🎉
We attended an event hosted by the co-chairs of B Local Greater Manchester, ‘Story, Strategy & Purposeful Pitching’. 💫 🐝
Meet the newest member of Team High-Rise… Cleo! Aka, Imogen’s Cockapoo! 🐾 ✨
We’ve got a SPRING in our step!
The team has updated High-Rise hits to welcome a brand new season, and say hello to the sunshine.
From Sabrina Carpenter to George Michael, our playlist is sure to make your spring cleaning less of a chore.
Click the link in our bio to take a listen!
Introducing our new Trainee PR & Social Media Account Executive, Charlotte!
She has recently graduated and says she's very excited to start a career in PR and communications!
Find out more and read Charlotte's blog via the link in our bio👆
As a Certified B Corp, we’re excited to join forces with the 10,000 companies around the world who are united by the B to share our story during #BCorpMonth.
🔗 Take a look at our B Corp Impact Report and find out more about our commitments via the link in our bio.
It’s B Corp Month! 🎉
Since certifying in October 2024, we have committed to furthering our impact, taking on new clients in a wide range of industries including healthcare, hospice care, and professional sports, and continuing our pro bono work. 🌟
Ahead of B Corp month in March, the High-Rise team attended Manchester's B Social event - a brilliant way to meet like-minded organisations and share our journey to certification.
It was great to see our name alongside so many fantastic Manchester-based B Corps! 🌟
#BCorp #BLocalManchester #BLabUK
It details what we have continued to achieve in our first year as a B Corp and what we’re planning to do by our next recertification in 2027.
We also detail what being a B Corp means for our MD, Helen Furnivall, for our team and for the wider community.
🔗 Read our report below:
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Our B Corp Impact Report is here! 🎉
In October 2024, we became B Corp certified, after years of providing purposeful communications for businesses and charities that want to make a difference. One year on, our first Impact Report shows how we’ve continued to improve since becoming a B Corp.
After lunch we visited Sick to Death, a unique museum centred about the story of medicine, with a few gruesome surprises!
The day was a great way to kickstart 2026! ✨
Last Thursday team High-Rise took a trip to Chester! Despite the gloomy February weather, we had a great time exploring the picturesque Roman city. 🌧️
Starting off with a team meeting, we had the opportunity to reflect on 2025 and discuss the year ahead.
The rise of AI search has created a seismic shift in the way people interact with the internet, how they research different topics, consume media, and shop online.
🔗 Find out more about the impact of AI in PR and what we’re doing to respond to this shift in our latest blog post: buff.ly/1qxmXOs
Whether you are facing more media attention, serious allegations or viral backlash, having an experienced PR team behind you will have a significant impact on how your organisation fares during this crisis.
Find out more below👇
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As crisis communications specialists, we know that a reputational crisis can often hit when organisations are least expecting it. Crises can impact public image and reputation, and social media can impact a company’s reputation in hours.
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We want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all those that celebrate! 🌲
We are winding down for Christmas today and will be back up and running 5th January.
Make sure you’re following us to see updates from the High-Rise team in 2026. 🌟
🗞️ Our latest newsletter includes a link to our blog on why you need to be thinking about PR given how AI is changing search, celebrating with Step Up MCR and how we can support organisational change in your organisation.
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We’re glad to celebrate being part of a movement of over 16,000 employers making a difference by paying the real Living Wage - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living. 🌟
#LivingWageWeek @livingwageuk.bsky.social
It’s Living Wage Week! 🎊
This year we became Real Living Wage certified, after years of paying our employees the real living wage. This ensures our employees have a higher standard of living than is possible with the National Minimum Wage and can support themselves while working at High-Rise.
🎃 Happy Halloween from the High-Rise team! To celebrate the spooky season we have put together a new High-Rise Hits playlist full of Halloween classics, from Ghostbusters to the Time Warp!
Listen now via the link in our bio. 🦇
🎙️ We had a brilliant day providing POhWER with media training yesterday! Our training includes lots of realistic media scenarios including recorded radio, TV studio and outside broadcast exercises and playback.
🔗 Thinking about booking media training? Get in touch with us via the link in our bio.
🗞️ Our latest newsletter is here! See the featured highlights from August below.
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As summer winds down and the days get shorter, we’re not slowing down.
From public relations and media training, to digital support and design, we're working hard behind the scenes to keep your organisation in the spotlight - all year round! 🌞
🔗 Click the link in our bio to view our services!
Greater Manchester charity Step Up MCR approached us to create a new brand identity to better reflect their ethos and mission.
👇 Read more about our work with Step Up MCR below!
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(2/2) As we wrap up our PR and media support for leading netball team Manchester Thunder, we’re reflecting on the media successes of the 2025 season, which has included some impressive broadcast, radio and print coverage. ⚡️
Read our full case study via the link in our bio! 🔗
