We're R&Co Communications - the agency that gets results

Greater Birmingham Business Expo 2024

Would you like to see your business ranking in the top spot in Google search?

Does your company have news to share but you need support to get it published?

Are you unsure how to speak to your customers on social media?

You’re an expert in your business and its niche, we’re experts in communication – and we’re here to help you bridge that gap, speak to your customers and reach new ones. 

Our team have a wealth of experience from working with B2C and B2B businesses across the UK on public relations, social media and search engine optimisation (SEO). 

Whether you need an agency to act as an extension of your in-house marketing department, or to provide your entire marketing function, we work with businesses like yours every day to help achieve their marketing goals. 

Public relations

We have former journalists within our ranks who have worked in newsrooms and know what journalists are looking for.

Using our expertise, we can work with you to find the stories to tell journalists about your company, in a way that achieves the coverage you’re looking for.

The excellent results we achieve speak for themselves – we’ve helped clients to appear on BBC Breakfast and in top media titles ranging from The Sun to The Grocer.

When it comes to managing your reputation in the marketplace, we are skilled communicators who can recommend strategies in a crisis, while remaining calm and providing trusted counsel.

And when it comes to industry awards, we can put together a hard-hitting award entry which will help your business to earn the plaudits.

Don't miss The Power of PR:

Telling the Story of Your Business

With R&Co's Ian Gallagher at 12:00pm-12:30pm

Our PR pro Ian Gallagher will be joining a panel of media and public relations experts to discuss about how PR can transform your organisation’s narrative and elevate its visibility.

The session will include valuable tips, actionable insights and best practices for crafting compelling stories and sharing key messages that resonate with your audience.

Former journalist Ian worked in regional press for over 10 years before joining R&Co in 2017 to manage press and social media campaigns for clients in a wide range of sectors​. 

As a specialist in media relations, Ian is skilled at building journalist relationships and achieving coverage in B2B and consumer titles regionally and nationally, as well as trade media coverage.

Meet our PR experts

Ian Gallagher Account Director

Ian spent a decade working in regional press so he has a keen eye for a strong story. 

He uses his in depth knowledge of the media to successfully deliver PR and digital marketing campaigns for a range of clients across the logistics, veterinary, automotive, education and professional services industries.

Bernie Pegg, account director

Bernie was a regional newspaper journalist before specialising in property PR.

She has successfully delivered regional and national PR campaigns for a number of well-known house builders.

Sam Smith, account director

Sam’s career in PR and comms spans a decade.

He specialises in property and has in depth knowledge of the sector’s media, which enables him to deliver exceptional PR results for a range of B2C and B2B brands, including national housebuilders.

Social media

Would you like to build and communicate with an audience of your customers on social media, while attracting new business leads via social media ads?

Our social media team have worked with B2C and B2B brands across a vast range of industries and have the know-how to create content to get people talking.

From creating quality LinkedIn content which resonates with your peers and industry, to creating snappy videos for Instagram and TikTok, we create content which delivers an impressive return on investment.

We also manage collaborations with social media influencers to help brands to reach and inspire action among new audiences.

OUR SOCIAL CONTENT HAS IMPACT*:

44.6M

IMPRESSIONS

2M

ENGAGEMENTS

3.3M

VIDEO VIEWS

*posts published for clients during 2023 

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Most purchasing decisions start with a search. Whether your customers are searching for a product with the intention of buying or are in the initial research stage of a big purchase, it all starts with a search engine.  

We use cutting edge SEO tools to understand what your customers are searching for, and we use the insights we uncover to make it easier for users to find your website in search engines.

Whether your aim is to generate brand awareness, generate leads or achieve sales, we develop SEO strategies to bring the right traffic to your website and make your website work harder for you.

Get your free 10-minute SEO audit

Come and see us at the Expo for a 10-minute overview of your website. 

Our SEO expert Jack Stocking will be able to:  

  • Show you which keywords you’re appearing for in Google search – and how high up you’re ranking 
  • Give your website a technical health check 
  • See many visitors are reaching your website through Google search 

Visit our stand or email us to book your slot.

Jack Stocking, SEO account director

Jack has seven years SEO agency experience across a variety of brands, including those in the automotive industry. 

He has worked upon successful SEO migrations for various e-commerce brands which include global car giant Ford.

Learn more about our award-winning agency

Peter Robinson, managing director

“We believe in going the extra mile and we have a very honest and transparent approach to business. Our impressive client retention is testament to this. 

“The commitment we show to our clients, coupled with the outstanding results we achieve for them, is second to none.”

PRide Awards 2022, VMA Awards 2024 and PRCA DARE Awards 2024 winner's badges

We’re the Midlands PRCA Dare Awards’ Small Consultancy of the Year 2024

As an agency, we’re proud of our track record because we don’t just achieve great results – we win awards for them too. 

R&Co Communications has achieved an impressive number of nominations and award wins for regional, industry and national awards in recent years. 

Our award-winning agency is made up of senior professionals who believe in delivering measurable results across PR, organic and paid social mediaSEO and digital marketing. 

At R&Co Communications, we believe everything starts with a conversation – so let’s talk.

What our clients say

The team at R&Co really made us feel like we mattered. They were attentive, creative and hardworking, and helped us to raise our profile and media footprint.
— Headmaster, Solihull School
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The team are constantly on the ball and are full of ideas to get Prime’s name into the press, which they always do successfully.
— Managing Director, Prime Accountants Group
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Working with R&Co has enabled Pallet-Track to be heard and well represented in the trade and local media in terms of key developments in our business and comment on the sector.
— Pallet-Track founder
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