Services offered by Halfpenny Communications include:

• 24/7 crisis management advice, statements and rebuttals, when necessary, and advice on how to deal with journalists in interview, meetings, press conferences and on the doorstep.

• Writing and editing is the bedrock of what we do, so expect clear, concise and engaging press releases, articles, speeches and questions that makes the papers and the websites every time. This includes promotional literature and campaign materials, from design to print, from simple leaflets to annual reports.

• Weekly media meetings either in person or by conference call that sets out a strategy framework of what publicity can be achieved and discussions about how to get you into the media more effectively by use of articles, stories, campaigns and social media.

• A rigorous publishing guidelines approval system to allow consistency of message across all media while ensuring the right message is published in your name and that you’re always happy with its content and tone.

• Article training and media awareness training for your staff, so issues are spotted before they become a problem, including a strategy to deal with the media from a telephone call to a doorstepping issue.

• Advice and talk throughs/briefing notes on TV and radio appearances so you come across well in the visual and audio media.

• Advice on social media content and, when necessary, the writing of content.

• Ability to organise, liaise and support Royal or VIP visits.