Business Details
Award-Winning PR & Communications Agency
City Press Services is an award-winning public relations and communications agency that has established itself as a leader in brand-defining campaigns across the United Kingdom. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of innovation and accountability, enabling us to deliver strategic communications programmes that combine data-driven insights with creative excellence. With a team of experienced professionals, including former journalists and sector specialists, we provide tailored solutions in corporate reputation management, crisis communications, social media strategy, and public affairs. Our proprietary Reputation Assessment Profiling (RAP) tool offers clients actionable insights to build long-term brand equity.We serve a diverse portfolio of clients in sectors ranging from financial services to consumer goods, helping them navigate complex market landscapes and achieve measurable commercial impact. Our commitment to quality has been recognised through multiple industry awards, including PRWeek's Best Place to Work. By maintaining strong regional connections and a deep understanding of local economies, we help businesses build authentic relationships with stakeholders across the UK. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that every campaign we develop is strategically aligned with our clients' objectives while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Services
Corporate PR
Consumer PR
B2B PR
Social Media
Financial Communications
Public Affairs
Influencer Marketing
Crisis Management
Employee Engagement
Design & Video
Highlights and features
- We are employee-owned with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications.
- Our team includes former journalists and sector specialists with deep industry knowledge.
- We utilise proprietary Reputation Assessment Profiling (RAP) for data-driven strategies.
- We maintain a dedicated Regional Advocacy & Intelligence Unit for local engagement.
- Our crisis management team combines journalists, lobbyists, and analysts for holistic solutions.
Associations and certifications
- PRWeek
- AMEC
Services
Corporate PR
Our corporate PR services help businesses build and maintain strong reputations through strategic communications. We develop integrated programmes that establish leadership positions and foster stakeholder advocacy. Our team of former journalists and sector specialists creates data-driven campaigns that align with organisational objectives while navigating complex market landscapes.
Crisis Management
We provide comprehensive crisis communications support to protect brand integrity during challenging situations. Our multidisciplinary team combines journalistic expertise, lobbying experience, and analytical capabilities to develop effective response strategies. We help clients manage product recalls, restructuring, cyber-attacks, and activist situations while maintaining stakeholder trust and operational continuity.
Social Media
Our award-winning social media team creates impactful campaigns that drive engagement across digital platforms. We combine strategic planning with creative content production to help brands connect with target audiences. Our services include influencer partnerships, paid media management, and analytics-driven optimisation to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Public Affairs
We help organisations navigate complex political environments through strategic public affairs campaigns. Our team combines Westminster expertise with data-led insights to build awareness and advocacy. We develop engagement strategies that connect businesses with policymakers and local communities to protect operating licenses and drive policy influence.
Financial Communications
Our financial communications specialists support clients through all stages of the financial cycle. We provide strategic counsel on investor relations, ESG reporting, and merger activity. Our team helps businesses build investor confidence through transparent communications and data-driven stakeholder engagement strategies that align with regulatory requirements and market expectations.
People
Martin Currie
Chief Executive
With extensive experience in strategic communications, Martin leads City Press Services' overall direction and client strategy. He oversees major account relationships and drives the agency's growth initiatives while maintaining its employee-owned ethos and commitment to excellence.
Dominic Pendry
Group Managing Director
As Group Managing Director, Dominic oversees day-to-day operations and service delivery across all practice areas. He ensures the agency maintains its high standards of client service while developing new capabilities to meet evolving market demands.
Tom Anelay
Director & Head of Public Affairs
Tom leads the public affairs team with deep expertise in political engagement and policy communications. He develops strategies that help clients navigate complex regulatory environments and build relationships with key decision-makers across government and industry sectors.
Alison Tarry
Associate Director
Alison specialises in corporate reputation management and strategic communications. She leads major client programmes, developing integrated campaigns that combine media relations, digital engagement, and stakeholder communications to achieve business objectives.
Mia Gatward
Research Account Director
Mia heads our research and analytics team, providing data-driven insights that inform communications strategies. She specialises in reputation measurement and campaign evaluation, helping clients demonstrate ROI through our proprietary RAP tool and other analytics frameworks.
Questions
What PR services does City Press Services offer?
We provide corporate PR, crisis management, social media strategy, public affairs, and financial communications services tailored to each client's specific needs.
How does City Press Services handle crisis communications?
Our multidisciplinary team develops proactive strategies using journalistic expertise and analytical insights to protect brand reputation during challenging situations.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across financial services, energy, food & drink, professional services, real estate, and technology sectors among others.
How do you measure campaign effectiveness?
We use our proprietary Reputation Assessment Profiling (RAP) tool and industry-standard analytics to track performance and demonstrate ROI for all campaigns.
Are you an employee-owned agency?
Yes, we are the second-largest employee-owned communications agency in the UK, which fosters our culture of accountability and client focus.
Do you work with international brands?
Yes, we collaborate with global brands while maintaining strong regional connections across the UK's local economies and communities.
