An independent B2B communications consultancy
SHIFT is an independent strategic communications consultancy that helps ambitious businesses build their reputations, communicate technical expertise and turn complex ideas into compelling stories.
Based in Surrey and working with clients across the UK and internationally, we provide senior-led public relations, strategic communications, executive thought leadership and specialist B2B copywriting for organisations operating in complex, technical and specialist markets.
B2B public relations that goes beyond publicity
Some of the most interesting businesses are also the hardest to explain.
Engineering companies, infrastructure contractors and environmental technology businesses deliver work of enormous value, yet communicating what makes them different isn't always straightforward.
SHIFT combines strategic communications expertise, commercial understanding and specialist writing to turn complex subjects into compelling stories that build reputation, credibility and influence.
Specialist PR and communications for technical industries
We've spent more than 16 years working with businesses whose products, services and expertise require genuine understanding.
Our experience includes:
01 - Engineering, infrastructure & environmental technology
Communications for waste management, civil and marine engineering, infrastructure, environmental technology and built environment businesses.
02 - Property, finance & professional services
PR for architects, estate agents, the financial services sector and specialist professional services firms.
03 - Technology, manufacturing & specialist B2B businesses
Helping manufacturers, software companies
and technology providers bring complex
products, services and propositions to market.
Selected work
From launching environmental technologies and creating new corporate identities to building reputations and delivering creative PR campaigns, our work spans a diverse range of industries and communications challenges.
Here are a few examples of how we've helped clients turn expertise, ideas and ambition into compelling communications.
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Egbert Taylor - building the profile of a specialist manufacturer
Supporting an established waste container manufacturer through specialist PR, thought leadership and industry communications, helping communicate its expertise and contribution to the waste management sector and UK's local authorities.
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Seymours - creative campaigns that connect with their communities
Developing and delivering creative PR campaigns for an established estate agency network, combining local media relations, community engagement and imaginative storytelling to build visibility and strengthen relationships across its markets.
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Our services
From strategic PR and corporate communications to thought leadership, branding and design, SHIFT provides the expertise businesses need to communicate with clarity, build reputation and stand out in competitive markets.
Whether you need ongoing communications support or specialist expertise for a particular project, we offer a flexible, senior-led approach tailored to your business.
01. Strategic PR & corporate communications
Building reputations, raising profiles and helping businesses communicate effectively with the audiences that matter.
From media relations and corporate storytelling to reputation management and strategic communications advice, we develop PR programmes that support commercial objectives.
02. Thought leadership & specialist content
Turning complex subjects and specialist expertise into compelling, accessible content.
We create thought leadership articles, opinion pieces, technical features, white papers and other authoritative content that positions businesses and their people as trusted voices in their industries.
04. Creative design & brand identity
Bringing brands and communications to life through thoughtful, effective design. From corporate identities and logos to brochures, presentations, campaign materials and digital content, we create visual communications that reinforce your message and reflect your business.
05. Fractional communications leadership
Senior-level communications expertise without the commitment of a full-time appointment.
We work alongside leadership teams to shape communications strategy, provide trusted counsel, manage projects and campaigns, and support in-house teams when additional experience or capacity is needed.
03. Brand positioning & messaging
Helping businesses define who they are, what makes them different and why it matters.
From developing corporate narratives and messaging frameworks to supporting rebrands and business transformations, we create clear, compelling propositions that connect with customers and stakeholders.
What our clients say
"SHIFT is an invaluable resource that always gives 110 per cent and continually turns around first-class copy at the drop of a hat. Even as the complexity of our business has changed, requiring a much more strategic approach as a result of needing to manage multiple brands and reposition the business, SHIFT has not only ensured that all our messaging is aligned but has also been able to secure high-value opinion articles and news coverage that has significantly raised the profile of the business and generated substantial orders.”
Clive Pearson, Group Marketing Director at Egbert Taylor
"SHIFT has handled our group’s marketing activities for the last four years. The professionalism and energy Stuart provides is exceptional – he’s considered part of the team. I have no hesitation in recommending SHIFT!”
Gareth Davies, Managing Director at Davies Property Partners
"The team at SHIFT helped create design criteria, a brand guide and logo identities in a well-guided and collaborative way. We are delighted with the outcomes!”
Richard Sanders, Founder & Managing Partner at Sullivan Street Partners
"We worked with SHIFT to create and develop our company branding and have continued our relationship with various graphic design support over the last 18 months. We have had a great experience and would highly recommend the team. Stuart has always been incredibly helpful and the work produced has been of very high standard. Thank you for a great service!”
Sarah Lee, Marketing & Communications Manager at Tivoli
"From day one, SHIFT grasped the concept and benefits of the Envac system. They always deliver and often over deliver. Their personable yet straight talking service is refreshing and their candidness demonstrates they are not just ‘yes’ PR people, but true professionals. Some of the high-value coverage they have secured for us has underpinned our lead generation activity and we are expecting to sign a contract over the coming months that stemmed from a well-targeted feature article. It’s almost as if SHIFT Public Relations is Envac’s in-house PR team.”
Julian Gaylor, Managing Director at Envac UK
"SHIFT provides a unique mixture of great ideas, all of which have been beautifully executed, and a first-class and personal service. In my experience you tend to get one or the other, not both together. Myself and the other sixteen directors are delighted with SHIFT’s output and look forward to developing our working relationship going forwards.”
Paul Rickard, one of Seymours' Founding Partners
The person behind SHIFT
Founded in 2010 by Stuart Pearson, SHIFT brings more than 25 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, brand positioning and creative storytelling to businesses looking for clear thinking and effective communications.
Having worked with organisations ranging from ambitious specialist businesses to established national and international companies, Stuart combines strategic advice with a hands-on approach to delivering the work.
Unlike larger agencies, where senior people often win the business before handing it over to junior teams, SHIFT offers direct access to the person responsible for the strategy, the thinking and the delivery.
It's a straightforward approach built on experience, strong relationships and a belief that good communications should make a genuine difference to a business.
Have a story worth telling?
Whether you're looking to build your reputation, sharpen your message or bring something new to market, let's talk about how SHIFT can help.
Tell us a little about what you have in mind, and we'll take it from there.