Business Details
31 Years
experience
Award-Winning Cybersecurity PR Agency London
Eskenzi PR has been a trailblazer in cybersecurity public relations for nearly three decades, transforming global pioneers into industry powerhouses. Our global team operates on a 'follow the sun' model, ensuring rapid response to breaking stories and securing prominent media placements across key publications and broadcast platforms. We specialise in crafting compelling narratives that elevate brands through strategic media relations, thought leadership, and innovative campaigns. With a proven track record of guiding clients through IPOs and acquisitions, we combine deep industry expertise with creative energy to deliver measurable results. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the Queen's Award for Enterprise, recognising our outstanding achievements in export.We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships, evidenced by our 94% client retention rate and an average client partnership duration of seven years. Our team's extensive experience in technology and cybersecurity enables us to provide insightful, tailored strategies that resonate with target audiences. We host influential industry events and maintain strong analyst relationships, positioning our clients as thought leaders. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our ability to secure top-tier media coverage and consistently deliver results that exceed expectations. We maintain rigorous standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, ensuring transparency and trust in all our client interactions.
Services
Cybersecurity PR
Media Relations
Media Training
Crisis Management
Analyst Relations
Content Marketing
Social Media Management
Reputation Management
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 28 years of specialised expertise in cybersecurity PR with a global reach across six regions
- Proven track record of guiding 15+ companies through IPOs and 25+ acquisitions
- 94% client retention rate with partnerships lasting an average of 7 years
- Award-winning team consistently featured in tier one media including The Register and Infosecurity Magazine
- Hosts influential industry events including the IT Security Analyst & CISO Forum
Associations and certifications
- Queen's Awards for Enterprise
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Nimble team delivering global results
Creative approach to PR
Proactive media opportunities
Trusted industry partner
Services
Cybersecurity PR
Our cybersecurity PR specialists create strategic communications campaigns that position technology companies as industry leaders. We combine deep sector knowledge with media expertise to secure high-impact coverage in top-tier publications. Our approach focuses on building long-term relationships with journalists and analysts while delivering measurable business results. Clients benefit from our extensive network of cybersecurity media contacts and proven track record of successful IPO and acquisition support.
Media Relations
We develop targeted media strategies to secure coverage in national and trade publications. Our team monitors breaking news 24/7 to identify opportunities for client commentary. We craft compelling press releases and pitch stories that resonate with cybersecurity journalists. With decades of industry experience, we've built strong relationships with key media outlets and understand what editors want from technology PR campaigns.
Crisis Management
Our crisis management team develops proactive strategies to protect clients during security incidents. We provide rapid response support, media training, and executive communications guidance. With expertise in international regulatory frameworks, we help navigate complex cybersecurity incidents while maintaining brand reputation. Our approach combines technical understanding with media savvy to turn potential crises into opportunities.
Analyst Relations
We build strategic relationships between clients and leading cybersecurity analysts. Our team secures placements in influential industry reports and facilitates briefings with key analysts. We host the annual IT Security Analyst & CISO Forum, providing direct access to top analysts and CISOs. This helps clients shape industry narratives and influence purchasing decisions through third-party validation.
Media Training
Our media training prepares spokespeople for interviews, press conferences, and analyst briefings. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions covering message development, interview techniques, and crisis communications. Our trainers have journalism backgrounds and understand what reporters expect. Clients gain confidence in delivering key messages while maintaining control of their narratives in media engagements.
People
Yvonne Eskenzi
Co-founder
Recognised as the 'matriarch of technology PR', Yvonne has over 28 years of experience in cybersecurity PR. She received the Queen's Award for Enterprise and has helped transform numerous cybersecurity startups into billion-dollar companies. Her expertise spans event management, media relations, and strategic communications.
Neil Stinchcombe
Co-founder
With extensive financial and technology sector experience, Neil brings strategic leadership to cybersecurity PR campaigns. He serves on the UK Advisory Board for ISSA and chairs the White Hat Ball charity event. His background includes financial director roles at NASDAQ and London Stock Exchange companies.
Lara Joseph
Senior Account Director
Known as the 'rapid response queen', Lara specialises in securing urgent media placements. With a decade of experience at Eskenzi, she excels at breaking stories and media monitoring. Her clients regularly appear in national media and broadcast outlets due to her proactive approach.
Melanie Johnson-Holliday
Senior Account Director
With 16 years in B2B technology PR, Melanie develops strategic brand campaigns. She has worked with major cybersecurity brands like Kaspersky and Airbus. Her expertise includes campaign development and media strategy, with a focus on driving brand awareness and business growth.
Beth Smith
Account Director
Specialising in cybersecurity PR since 2008, Beth combines technical understanding with creative communications. She organises industry events like Security Serious Week and has international experience working with clients across the UK, US, and Brazil.
Questions
What is cybersecurity PR?
Cybersecurity PR involves crafting strategic communications to establish cybersecurity companies as industry leaders through media relations, thought leadership, and crisis management.
Why is PR important for cybersecurity firms?
PR builds trust and credibility for cybersecurity firms by positioning them as experts, securing media coverage, and managing reputation during security incidents.
What services does Eskenzi PR offer?
We provide comprehensive cybersecurity PR services including media relations, analyst relations, crisis management, media training, and content marketing tailored to technology companies.
How do you measure PR effectiveness?
We track share of voice, media coverage volume, quality of placements, and client retention rates with 89% of clients achieving top two positions against competitors.
Do you offer global PR services?
Yes, with teams in London, New York, Paris, Hanover, and Singapore, we provide 24/7 global PR coverage across all major cybersecurity markets.
Reviews (1)
Daniel Tannenbaum
Jul 17, 2018
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Eskenzi are a wonderful PR agency. Their office is bright and energetic, much like their staff. They are incredibly professional and lovely people to deal with!
