Strategic Communications in London: crisis, reputation and corporate PR
When the stakes are high, the right words matter. United Press advises founders, executives and companies on crisis management, reputation and corporate communications. Trusted since 2001.
What do strategic communications firms in London do? The short answer
Strategic communications firms plan and protect how a company or leader is seen by investors, customers, staff, regulators and the media. In London the largest firms advise big listed companies on deals, results and crises. United Press specialises in crisis management, online reputation and media placement for founders, executives and growing companies, with fast, confidential support.
Strategic communications services
Crisis management
Our main specialism. Holding statements, media handling and search clean-up. See crisis communications.
Reputation management
What Google, AI tools and review sites say about you. See reputation management London.
Executive profile
Leaders known for the right things. See executive reputation.
Corporate communications
Company news, milestones and thought leadership in business media.
Investor and IPO PR
Funding, listings and results. See investor relations PR.
Public affairs
Policy, government and regulators. See public affairs.
Leading strategic communications firms in London
London is home to some of the world’s best-known strategic communications firms. Here is what each is known for.
| Agency | Known for | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| United Press Our agency | Crisis management, online reputation and guaranteed media placement | Founders, executives, private clients and growing companies |
| Brunswick | Corporate, financial and crisis communications for large companies | FTSE and global listed companies |
| FGS Global | Strategic and financial communications, deals and crises | Transactions and large corporate issues |
| Teneo | CEO advisory, strategic communications and consulting | Boards and chief executives |
| Portland | Political and corporate communications | Governments, policy and public affairs |
| Headland | Financial and corporate communications | Listed companies and deals |
| H/Advisors | Financial and corporate communications, formerly Maitland | Listed companies and investors |
| Kekst CNC | Corporate and financial communications, deals and crises | Cross-border transactions |
| FTI Consulting | Strategic communications within a wider consulting firm | Restructuring, disputes and investigations |
Disclosure: United Press is our own agency and is marked as such. The other agencies are described from their public reputation and websites in October 2026, in no particular order. Check each agency’s own website before you choose.
The first 24 hours of a crisis
Get the facts
What happened, who knows, and what is already public.
Hold the line
A short, honest holding statement beats silence or speculation.
One voice
Choose one spokesperson. Brief staff on what they can and cannot say.
Watch search and social
Track what appears on Google, X, Reddit and in AI answers, and act on false content fast.
Work with your lawyers
Every public word should fit the legal position.
Rebuild
Once the storm passes, publish the true, positive story. See crisis plan template.
How United Press handles strategic communications
Crisis management is our main specialism. We act the same day, work alongside your lawyers and keep everything confidential. Then we rebuild your reputation with named media placements agreed in writing. We work with clients in London, across the UK and worldwide.
Book a confidential callStrategic communications in London: frequently asked questions
What is strategic communications?
Strategic communications is planning what a company or leader says, to whom and when, so it protects and builds reputation. It covers crisis management, corporate and financial communications, executive profile and public affairs.
Which are the leading strategic communications firms in London?
Firms often named in London include Brunswick, FGS Global, Teneo, Portland, Headland, H/Advisors, Kekst CNC and FTI Consulting. They mostly advise large listed companies. United Press focuses on crisis management, reputation and media placement for founders, executives and growing companies.
What is the difference between PR and strategic communications?
PR usually means getting media coverage. Strategic communications starts earlier: it decides the message, the audiences and the risks, then uses PR, investor, staff and government communications to deliver it.
How fast can you respond to a crisis?
The same day. We prepare holding statements, media lines and a plan for search results and social media within hours.
Do you work with lawyers?
Yes. In crises and disputes we work alongside your solicitors, so every public word fits the legal strategy.
Is our work confidential?
Yes. Everything is handled in confidence, and we are used to working under NDA.
High stakes? Talk to us today.
Tell us what is happening. We reply within hours, in confidence.