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Build trust.
Drive change.

We are a leading London-based B2B PR agency specialising in financial services, professional services and technology.

We help businesses grow through PR and communications strategies built on clear positioning, sharp messaging and brand credibility. Backed by decades of experience and deep sector knowledge, we tell impactful stories that reach and engage the audiences that matter.

We can help you…

Define your brand and message

Stand out in competitive markets

Tell your story with impact

Build your reputation

Become a recognised industry voice

40+

years’ experience

5 years

average tenure of our team

70%

of our retained clients have been working with CRC for more than two years

Where our clients have featured

Express.co.uk
Financial Times
Forbes
iNews
MailOnline
Sky News
Startups Magazine
TechRadar
The Mirror
The Standard
The Telegraph
Yahoo! News

Testimonials

“CRC has significantly improved our AI discoverability, increasing how often Inntelo AI appears on platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot. This has directly led to new business, with customers finding us through AI. High-quality, credible PR coverage has proven far more effective for AI visibility than low-quality sources, delivering a clear impact on our growth.”
Asif Alidina

Asif Alidina

Co-Founder and CEO

“It’s a joy to work with Hector and the CRC team, they bring expertise, creativity and positivity to every project, offload much of the complexity by planning ahead across multiple campaigns, and really understand what we need. Working with them feels like an extension of our own team, and we really value both their input and impact.”
Freddi Rose

Freddi Rose

Communications & Marketing Director, LAVA Advisory Partners

“CRC has been instrumental in shaping the RAIDS AI brand. Having built the strategy, messaging and tone of voice, the CRC team has also taken ownership of our external communications and media relations, establishing us as an expert in our field. This has been extremely valuable when we’re engaging with prospective investors, partners and clients.”
Nik Kairinos

Nik Kairinos

CEO, RAIDS AI

“CRC’s in-depth knowledge of both the media landscape and the retirement finance sector has been instrumental to building My Pension Expert’s brand.”
Lily Megson

Lily Megson

Policy Director

“As a result of CRC’s work, infinitSpace is consistently put in front of the right people and our brand has become well established in the world of flexible workspaces.”
Maria Bichl

Maria Bichl

Head of Marketing (Europe)

“I would highly recommend CRC to brands looking to develop their messaging and communications strategy. They are able to translate their vision and strategy into consistent, effective media relations. Thanks to their work, we’ve secured visibility in highly reputable publications including Forbes, City AM and TechRadar, taking RAIDS AI from an unknown brand to an authority in the AI space.”
Nik Kairinos

Nik Kairinos

CEO, RAIDS AI

“The CRC team are organised, flexible and proactive in their approach to client services, and the work they produce is of a consistently high standard.”
Maria Bichl

Maria Bichl

Head of Marketing (Europe)

“CRC are proactive and easy to work with. I never had to chase for an update and, as someone who was fairly new to how PR operates, this was reassuring.”
Philippe Masson

Philippe Masson

CEO, Avilio

“CRC’s work means that when prospects research Avilio they are met with a raft of high-quality media coverage. This not only builds trust in our offering but improves visibility.”
Philippe Masson

Philippe Masson

CEO, Avilio

LEADING PR AGENCY

Recognised for delivering stand-out campaigns and real ROI for emerging and established brands.

Services

Our core offerings

We design and deliver integrated communications strategies from the ground up. We work closely with clients to define their positioning, shape their messaging and execute integrated PR campaigns across media, social, events and digital channels.

Building a brand’s messaging from the ground up

61

Pieces of coverage

190k

Estimated views

45

Average domain authority

Reports we've produced for clients

Latest

Newest blogs

RAIDS AI: Building a brand’s messaging from the ground up

Tasked with building the brand from scratch, the initiative focused on establishing credibility through a robust messaging framework centered on the EU AI Act. By positioning CEO Nik Kairinos as a thought leader and utilizing reactive media tactics, the campaign secured major coverage in Forbes and TechRadar. This collaboration transformed the pre-launch company into a recognized authority in AI safety and compliance.

RAW Capital Partners: Shifting our strategy in line with our clients

CRC helped RAW Capital Partners reposition its brand as it expanded into UK-resident lending. By framing the new product as a natural extension of its specialist expertise and delivering a sustained PR campaign across trade media and digital channels, we shifted market perception while preserving RAW's identity. The result was consistent, high-impact coverage that aligned the lender's evolving strategy with how it is understood in the market.

Elevate your PR strategy. Lead the conversation.

Put your brand in front of the audiences that matter.

FAQs

What is thought leadership?

Thought leadership is the development and sharing of expert ideas, insight and perspectives that contribute meaningfully to industry conversations. It helps individuals and organisations demonstrate their knowledge, build credibility and become recognised voices in their sector.

Strong thought leadership is not simply about visibility. It is about offering useful, relevant and informed perspectives that help audiences understand important trends, challenges and opportunities.

What is the difference between paid content and PR?

Paid content is media space that has been paid for, such as sponsored articles, advertorials or promoted posts. Because it is paid-for, it must usually be clearly labelled as advertising or sponsored content.

PR focuses on earning visibility through media relations, commentary, interviews, thought leadership and other editorial opportunities. While paid content gives brands more control over the final message, PR can offer greater credibility because coverage is earned through editorial judgement.

What is the difference between PR and publicity?

PR is the strategic management of how an organisation, brand or individual communicates with its audiences. It involves shaping messages, building relationships with the media, managing reputation and securing relevant opportunities for visibility.

Publicity is more specifically about gaining public or media attention. It can be a result of PR activity, but it is not always planned or controlled. Effective PR helps organisations pursue publicity in a way that supports their wider reputation and business goals.

What is your speciality?

We specialise in communications for businesses operating in technology, finance, property and professional services. Our sector knowledge helps us understand the issues, trends and media conversations that matter most to our clients and their audiences.

As part of the MVI Group, we are closely connected to specialist publishing, content and media expertise. This gives us valuable insight into the changing media landscape and helps us develop campaigns that are relevant, informed and effective.

Who will manage our account?

Every client account benefits from senior oversight. You will have regular contact with a Director, while an experienced Account Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of your campaign.

We place a strong emphasis on communication, transparency and responsiveness. You will be kept updated throughout the campaign, with clear reporting on activity, progress and results.

How do you measure PR success?

We agree clear objectives and KPIs at the start of every campaign, based on what success looks like for each client. These may include measurable targets, such as volume and quality of media coverage, as well as more specific goals, such as securing coverage in priority publications or increasing visibility around key topics.

Because every campaign is different, our approach to measurement is tailored to each client’s objectives, audience and strategy.

How do you decide what PR strategy is right for my company?

We start by taking the time to understand your organisation, your audiences, your market position and your goals. This allows us to develop a communications strategy that is tailored to what you want to achieve.

Depending on your objectives, this could include raising brand awareness, repositioning your organisation, building the profile of senior leaders, increasing engagement with priority audiences or establishing greater authority in your sector.

What is PR?

Public relations, or PR, is the practice of managing how an organisation, brand or individual communicates with the audiences that matter to them. It involves building reputation, shaping public perception and creating opportunities for positive visibility.

PR can include media relations, thought leadership, press office activity, messaging development, executive profiling, crisis communications and strategic campaign planning.

Why is PR important for B2B companies?

PR helps B2B companies build credibility, increase visibility and communicate their expertise to the audiences that matter most. A strong PR strategy can support brand awareness, lead generation, investor confidence, recruitment, stakeholder engagement and long-term reputation building.

What makes a good thought leadership strategy?

A good thought leadership strategy is built around clear areas of expertise, relevant audience insight and strong points of view. It should focus on the topics an organisation has interest in, the conversations it wants to lead, and the formats and channels most likely to reach its priority audiences.