Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted PR and Marketing Services in Ashbourne
Established in 1996, Better Times has built a reputation for delivering results-driven public relations and marketing solutions. Our approach focuses on becoming an extension of our clients' teams rather than external suppliers, ensuring seamless integration with existing capabilities. With expertise spanning media management, crisis communications, and strategic marketing, we serve diverse sectors including public sector organisations, healthcare providers, and third-sector bodies.Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to value-for-money service delivery, offering comprehensive support from media training to digital strategy. We specialise in high-pressure environments requiring rapid response, particularly within policing governance and criminal justice partnerships, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs.
Services
Public Relations
Crisis Management
Media Training
Social Media Strategy
Event Management
Reputation Management
Marketing Strategy
Media Placement
Content Creation
Design Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 28 years of proven experience in PR and marketing since 1996
- Flexible team integration approach with existing client capabilities
- Comprehensive media management and crisis response expertise
- Specialist knowledge in public sector and criminal justice communications
- End-to-end service covering traditional and digital platforms
Services
Public Relations
Strategic PR campaigns that position clients effectively in media landscapes. Our team secures editorial coverage through targeted outreach to journalists and influencers across traditional and digital platforms. We specialise in crafting compelling narratives that align with organisational objectives while maintaining media-friendly approaches.
Crisis Management
Proactive crisis response strategies that mitigate reputational damage. We develop tailored action plans for rapid deployment during media emergencies, focusing on clear communication channels and damage limitation techniques. Our experience spans high-pressure environments including policing governance and public sector organisations.
Media Training
Comprehensive media skills development for spokespeople at all levels. Training covers broadcast interviews, press conferences, and digital media engagement. We equip clients with techniques to maintain message control while handling challenging questions from journalists across various platforms.
Social Media Strategy
Integrated social media solutions that enhance online visibility. Our approach combines content creation, community management, and analytics to build brand authority. We develop platform-specific strategies that align with overall communications objectives while maintaining consistent brand messaging.
Event Management
End-to-end event coordination for product launches, conferences, and community engagements. We handle logistics, media coverage, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless execution. Our services include pre-event promotion, on-site management, and post-event evaluation reporting.
Questions
What PR services do you specialise in?
We offer comprehensive PR services including media relations, crisis communications, media training, social media strategy, and event management tailored to public sector and corporate clients.
How do you handle crisis situations?
Our crisis management approach combines rapid response protocols with strategic communication planning to protect reputations and maintain stakeholder trust during media emergencies.
Do you work with public sector organisations?
Yes, we specialise in supporting policing governance teams, local authorities, NHS bodies, and criminal justice agencies with their communications requirements.
Can you provide 24/7 media support?
Our team offers round-the-clock crisis management and media monitoring services to address urgent communications needs at any time.
How do you integrate with existing teams?
We work as an extension of your communications department, adapting our approach to complement in-house capabilities while providing additional resources when needed.
What makes your agency different?
Our unique combination of public sector expertise, crisis response capabilities, and flexible resourcing model enables tailored solutions that deliver measurable results for clients.
