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Purposeful communications for purposeful organisations. Award-winning PR & media strategists, content creators & campaigners. Proud to be B Corp Certified. linktr.ee/highrisecomms

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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🌱 This October, team High-Rise are taking part in a month of meat free Mondays! As part of our B Corp commitments, we champion sustainable practices both in and out of the workplace. Head to our website to find out more about our commitments.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Restructuring can be a challenging and unsettling experience for all involved. At High-Rise, we understand the difference well thought out communications can make at a crucial time. Head to our website to discover three important considerations when navigating a change process in our latest blog.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Nearing on two years ago, Executive Director and co-owner of John Mason International, Simon Hood, approached our team with ambitions to raise the profile of his organisation, their goals and to keep the topic of relocation alive in national media. 🌍 Read our full case study here: buff.ly/RWYje9q
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
High-Rise media training is trusted by organisations across the North and nationally, including large private sector businesses, local authorities, transport bodies, charities, healthcare organisations and more. 🎙️ Head to our website to learn more about our media training or to get in touch.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We’re proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Committed Employer! 🎉 Our Level 1 accreditation signifies our dedication to ensuring our workplace is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. 💫 Head to our website to find out more about our commitments.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Check out our latest blog post: ‘Three of the UK’s most memorable media interview mistakes – is there anything we can still learn from them?’ 🤔 🔗 Read our full blog post via the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Yesterday team High-Rise visited Lancaster! We had an amazing time exploring the castle and learning all about its history 🏰
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 this week (11th-17th May), and in our latest blog post we’re discussing the impact organisational reputation has on employees and their wellbeing. 🔗 Read our full blog post via the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
This month Nike has faced significant backlash for a “tone-deaf” PR stunt that ambushed recent parkrun events in London. The ads were criticised as elitist and for mocking parkrun's inclusive ethos. 🔗 Read our latest blog post on the importance of perfecting PR stunts at the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
New data from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport has revealed that that we increasingly live in a country with ‘news deserts’. 🗞️🚨 So, what does this mean for PR? At High-Rise we’re recognising how our efforts can go some way to help buck this trend.  Read more at the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
No matter what sector you work in, things can – and sometimes will – go wrong. With a team that includes former journalists, at High-Rise we know what the media are looking for and the pitfalls to avoid. 🔗 Head to our website to learn more about our services or to get in touch: buff.ly/0mm4VPR
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We also discuss which short-form video platform is better for your organisation in our latest blog, signing off B Corp month and we introduce our newest member of team High-Rise. Head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter: buff.ly/4tQjnpu
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🗞️ See what we have featured in our latest newsletter! This month’s edition includes national media on container shipping challenges in the Middle East, Mr Blobby's first podcast and our learnings from the Resolve Poverty Conference 2026.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
In today’s fast-paced and digitally-led world, short-form video channels TikTok and Instagram Reels can boast great benefits to businesses looking to grow — yet if not used correctly can cause more harm than good. 🔗 Find out which is better for your business in our latest blog post: buff.ly/MiopGnH
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
As #BCorpMonth came to an end, the High-Rise team joined our local B Corp community to celebrate the purposeful and positive impact we collectively share.  🎉 We attended an event hosted by the co-chairs of B Local Greater Manchester, ‘Story, Strategy & Purposeful Pitching’. 💫 🐝
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Meet the newest member of Team High-Rise… Cleo! Aka, Imogen’s Cockapoo! 🐾 ✨
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We’ve got a SPRING in our step! The team has updated High-Rise hits to welcome a brand new season, and say hello to the sunshine. From Sabrina Carpenter to George Michael, our playlist is sure to make your spring cleaning less of a chore. Click the link in our bio to take a listen!
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Introducing our new Trainee PR & Social Media Account Executive, Charlotte! She has recently graduated and says she's very excited to start a career in PR and communications! Find out more and read Charlotte's blog via the link in our bio👆
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
As a Certified B Corp, we’re excited to join forces with the 10,000 companies around the world who are united by the B to share our story during #BCorpMonth. 🔗 Take a look at our B Corp Impact Report and find out more about our commitments via the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
It’s B Corp Month! 🎉 Since certifying in October 2024, we have committed to furthering our impact, taking on new clients in a wide range of industries including healthcare, hospice care, and professional sports, and continuing our pro bono work. 🌟
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Ahead of B Corp month in March, the High-Rise team attended Manchester's B Social event - a brilliant way to meet like-minded organisations and share our journey to certification. It was great to see our name alongside so many fantastic Manchester-based B Corps! 🌟 #BCorp #BLocalManchester #BLabUK
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
It details what we have continued to achieve in our first year as a B Corp and what we’re planning to do by our next recertification in 2027.   We also detail what being a B Corp means for our MD, Helen Furnivall, for our team and for the wider community. 🔗 Read our report below: buff.ly/DYpLGOx
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Our B Corp Impact Report is here! 🎉 In October 2024, we became B Corp certified, after years of providing purposeful communications for businesses and charities that want to make a difference. One year on, our first Impact Report shows how we’ve continued to improve since becoming a B Corp.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
After lunch we visited Sick to Death, a unique museum centred about the story of medicine, with a few gruesome surprises! The day was a great way to kickstart 2026! ✨
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Last Thursday team High-Rise took a trip to Chester! Despite the gloomy February weather, we had a great time exploring the picturesque Roman city. 🌧️ Starting off with a team meeting, we had the opportunity to reflect on 2025 and discuss the year ahead.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The rise of AI search has created a seismic shift in the way people interact with the internet, how they research different topics, consume media, and shop online. 🔗 Find out more about the impact of AI in PR and what we’re doing to respond to this shift in our latest blog post: buff.ly/1qxmXOs
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Whether you are facing more media attention, serious allegations or viral backlash, having an experienced PR team behind you will have a significant impact on how your organisation fares during this crisis. Find out more below👇 buff.ly/SlElogl [2/2]
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
As crisis communications specialists, we know that a reputational crisis can often hit when organisations are least expecting it. Crises can impact public image and reputation, and social media can impact a company’s reputation in hours. [1/2]
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
We want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all those that celebrate! 🌲 We are winding down for Christmas today and will be back up and running 5th January. Make sure you’re following us to see updates from the High-Rise team in 2026. 🌟
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
🗞️ Our latest newsletter includes a link to our blog on why you need to be thinking about PR given how AI is changing search, celebrating with Step Up MCR and how we can support organisational change in your organisation. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website 👇 buff.ly/uyUEuhJ
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
We’re glad to celebrate being part of a movement of over 16,000 employers making a difference by paying the real Living Wage - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living. 🌟 #LivingWageWeek @livingwageuk.bsky.social
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It’s Living Wage Week! 🎊 This year we became Real Living Wage certified, after years of paying our employees the real living wage. This ensures our employees have a higher standard of living than is possible with the National Minimum Wage and can support themselves while working at High-Rise.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
🎃 Happy Halloween from the High-Rise team! To celebrate the spooky season we have put together a new High-Rise Hits playlist full of Halloween classics, from Ghostbusters to the Time Warp! Listen now via the link in our bio. 🦇
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🎙️ We had a brilliant day providing POhWER with media training yesterday! Our training includes lots of realistic media scenarios including recorded radio, TV studio and outside broadcast exercises and playback. 🔗 Thinking about booking media training? Get in touch with us via the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
🗞️ Our latest newsletter is here! See the featured highlights from August below. 🔗 Stay up-to-date with all things High-Rise Communications by subscribing to our monthly newsletter! Head to our website and enter your email at the bottom of the page.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
As summer winds down and the days get shorter, we’re not slowing down. From public relations and media training, to digital support and design, we're working hard behind the scenes to keep your organisation in the spotlight - all year round! 🌞 🔗 Click the link in our bio to view our services!
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Greater Manchester charity Step Up MCR approached us to create a new brand identity to better reflect their ethos and mission. 👇 Read more about our work with Step Up MCR below! buff.ly/lykf1QY
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
(2/2) As we wrap up our PR and media support for leading netball team Manchester Thunder, we’re reflecting on the media successes of the 2025 season, which has included some impressive broadcast, radio and print coverage. ⚡️ Read our full case study via the link in our bio! 🔗
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
(1/2) As we wrap up our PR and media support for leading netball team Manchester Thunder, we’re reflecting on the media successes of the 2025 season, which has included some impressive broadcast, radio and print coverage. ⚡️ Read our full case study via the link in our bio! 🔗
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
🗞️ Our latest Newsletter is here! See the featured highlights from July below. If you'd like to subscribe to our Newsletter, head to our website and enter your email at the bottom of the page. ✨ buff.ly/vzPrrBL
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Our client @easyfundraising.bsky.social succeeded again in their right to use the ‘easy’ name against a challenge from the easyGroup. 👏 We are proud to have provided ongoing PR and communications support throughout the case from securing high-profile media coverage, to crisis communications.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
At High-Rise, we’re experts in delivering media training. From national and regional charities to large retailers and private companies, we provide specialist training for organisations of all sizes.   🔗 To find out more, read our full blog post via the link in our bio.
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
To celebrate Oasis' long-awaited homecoming with their reunion tour in Manchester this week, the High-Rise team has curated an all new High-Rise Hits playlist … Manchester edition! 🐝 Take a listen below! 🎶 buff.ly/g8Mceom
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Yesterday, some of the High-Rise team took a trip down to sunny Lichfield to visit our client easyfundraising as part of our Q3 planning! It’s always great to visit our clients across the UK, to take stock of the successes we’ve had so far and plan for the future!
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
At High-Rise, it's important for our team to feel supported in all aspects 🌟 That's why we are a Real Living Wage employer, along with 15,000 other UK businesses, paying all our team a wage that is calculated on the real cost of living 🌱
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Our latest newsletter is here! From MD Helen Furnivall’s day campaigning at Westminster for fair hospice funding, our how-to guide on using case studies in PR, and Ashgate Hospice’s year-round Pride 🌈 Read all about our June highlights today ✨
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Last night we had the pleasure of attending the launch of Quiet Light by photographer Gunner Gu, published by @themodernist.bsky.social 🌟 We are proud to have provided Gu and the modernist with media support - take a look at the MEN’s article on Quiet Light via the link in our bio!
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
During May, three of the High-Rise team attended a First Aid at Work course at Flourish in Heaton Chapel – where we all passed with flying colours! ⛑️ Read about why first aid training is important to us at High-Rise Communications below👇 highrisecommunications.co.uk/news/why-hig...
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High-Rise Communications @highrisecomms.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Last Wednesday the High-Rise team took a trip to Buxton! We had a fantastic day exploring all the town has to offer; from a team meeting in the iconic Pavillion gardens, to a guided tour of Poole’s Cavern - a two million year old natural limestone! 🌟
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