Journalist-led PR under £1,000/month without expensive agency retainers
Affordable boutique PR agency support for UK and US founders, experts, consultants, coaches, small businesses and growing brands.
Standard PR: £597/month / US$797/month
Honest advice. No long retainers.
Coverage Secured In Publications Including
The Times, Daily Mail, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
A Better Way To Do PR
Most PR agencies lock growing brands into expensive retainers, vague promises and long contracts.
We don't think that's right.
No Strings Public Relations was founded by former journalist Jordan and partner Riley to give founders, experts and growing brands access to commercially sensible, journalist-led PR through two clear PR services: Essential PR and Standard PR.
Essential PR is a focused service for building authority around one clear area of expertise. Standard PR is a broader service for brands that want support around expertise, business, founder story, products, services, real-life stories, business news and wider media opportunities.
We've worked with brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Anytime Fitness and Jameson Whiskey and secured coverage in titles including The Times, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, BBC and ITV.
Our focus isn't vanity PR.
It's building credibility, authority and visibility that supports real business growth.
PR With A Purpose
Before outreach begins, we shape a tailored strategy around your expertise, goals, positioning and strongest media opportunities.
Depending on the service and media opportunity, campaigns may include:
Product and service PR
Real-life stories
Business news
Essential PR keeps the strategy focused around expertise-led visibility. Standard PR gives us more room to shape broader campaigns around your expertise, business, story, products, services and wider media opportunities.
The goal is simple:
We shape the authority, then earn the media visibility to validate it.
Is This The Right PR Service For You?
Our PR services could be a good fit if:
You want ongoing visibility, not one-off press hits
You want to become known for your expertise, story, product or service
You value credibility, authority and trust
You want journalist-led support and honest advice
You want PR under £1,000/month without traditional agency retainers
You understand that PR usually builds momentum over months 3–6
You want a tailored campaign direction rather than generic press release distribution
You can respond promptly when we need approvals, comments or extra detail
You want PR that supports visibility, reputation and commercial opportunity over time
Essential PR may be the better fit if you want a focused starting point around one clear area of expertise.
Standard PR may be the better fit if you want broader PR support around your expertise, business, founder story, products, services, real-life stories, customer stories, business news or wider media opportunities.
Our PR services are probably not the right fit if:
You expect guaranteed coverage in specific publications
You are looking for instant results
You want completely hands-off PR with no involvement
You are only interested in backlinks rather than wider credibility and visibility
You want mass press release distribution or generic outreach
You are looking for a fully bespoke senior communications consultancy at traditional agency retainer level
“The real deal — they do exactly what they say they’ll do.”
— Isaac, TOAD Diaries
A Better PR Model
Typical PR agency
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Many traditional PR agencies ask clients to commit to longer contracts before there is much clarity on how the campaign will perform. That can make PR feel risky for growing brands that want momentum, but also need flexibility.
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Traditional agency retainers are often built around larger teams, higher overheads and broader service structures. For founders, experts, consultants, coaches and growing brands, that level of spend does not always make commercial sense.
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Many agencies do not publish pricing, which can make it difficult to understand whether PR is realistic before booking a call. We believe clear pricing helps clients make better decisions from the start.
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Traditional agencies often involve multiple layers of account management, strategy and delivery. That can work well for large organisations, but smaller brands may end up paying for structure they do not really need.
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At lower retainer levels, some agencies focus more on delivery than strategic thinking. We believe commercially sensible PR should still include clear positioning, strong angles and honest guidance before outreach begins.
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Many agencies do not publish pricing, which means brands often have to book a call before they know whether the service is financially realistic.
Us
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We don’t believe in tying our clients down for 6+ months. PR should be flexible and so after an initial 3-month commitment to get you going - then 1 billing cycle’s notice.
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Commercially sensible PR without traditional agency retainers.
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A fair starting point that gives us time to build foundations, test angles and start creating media momentum.
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You can see what we’re working on, where momentum is building and what has been secured.
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Our team understands what journalists need and shapes your expertise, stories and updates into usable media angles.
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Every campaign includes journalist-led angle development, media positioning and honest advice on what is likely to work.
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Senior PR strategy support helps clarify authority angles, founder story, commentary opportunities and media-ready messaging before outreach begins.
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Where a real-life, founder or customer story has genuine press potential, a senior current or former journalist can help shape the angle, interview the story subject and prepare it for the media.
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Our PR Plan pricing is clear from the start: £697 per month, so you can decide whether it makes commercial sense before enquiring.
“They’ve already been getting me national coverage for a price I’m totally happy with.”
— Ben, Hugo Energy App
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Essential PR Service
£297/month / US$397/month
3-month initial commitment
A focused PR service for founders, experts, consultants, coaches, small businesses and growing brands that want to start building authority around one clear area of expertise.
Essential PR may include:
one focused expert profile
expertise-led PR ideas
expert commentary angles
copywriting support
expert-led press releases
media monitoring
light PR strategy and guidance
Essential PR is best suited to brands that want a focused, affordable starting point for credibility-building PR.
Standard PR Service
£597/month / US$797/month
3-month initial commitment, then one full billing-cycle notice
A broader PR service for brands that want journalist-led strategy, content creation, pitching, monitoring, account-managed support and credibility-building earned media without traditional agency retainers.
Standard PR may include:
tailored PR proposal and campaign direction before outreach begins
media positioning and tailored angle development shaped around your goals
expert commentary, thought leadership and founder visibility
product/service PR, real-life stories and business news angles where suitable
dedicated account manager
client portal for visibility and tracking
press monitoring
fortnightly progress updates
monthly account call
content creation, press release development and pitching handled by our team
Founder & Authority Positioning support where relevant
senior journalist-led story support where relevant
Coverage volume varies, but many suitable Standard PR campaigns deliver around 2–4 pieces of coverage per month once momentum has started to build. Essential PR is more focused, so coverage volume depends more heavily on the strength of the expert angle, available media opportunities and journalist interest.
What Clients Love About Us
“Loyal, dependable & results-driven.
This isn’t just a transactional service; it’s a true partnership. They’ll do their part to get the ball rolling, and you can trust that they’ll follow through with professionalism and care. If you’re looking for a PR team that’s as committed to your success as you are, this is the company to trust.”
— Louise Burke, Actress
“…they are totally open, they have great systems and communications.
They have already been getting me national coverage for a price I'm totally happy with.
Dream come true."
— Ben, Hugo Energy App”
“These guys are great, particularly for a small business like mine.
They provide a personalised service and it seems that nothing is too much trouble. The whole team is so incredibly friendly and personable, and it feels like they are as excited about my business as I am.”
—Sara, The Bark Side
What Our Clients Have Achieved
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One Less Thing
Franchise cleaning business
We helped One Less Thing build visibility and credibility through consistent PR.
In under a year, we secured 35 pieces of national coverage, putting the brand in front of the audiences that matter and supporting long-term growth.
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Rudolph Diesel
Interior designer
By positioning Rudolph as an expert voice in design and interiors, we secured 84 pieces of national coverage.
This established him as a go-to expert across titles including The Times, Forbes, House Beautiful, and more.
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Owl + Lark
Circadian fitness & sleep health brand
Ahead of their UK launch, we helped Owl + Lark build visibility through expert commentary and product-focused PR.
We secured coverage across T3, Evening Standard, The Independent, Yahoo, Stylist, Country Living and Glamour, positioning the brand as a standout name in sleep and wellness.
Across Essential PR and Standard PR, we help clients earn coverage through:
Real-life stories
Business news
Find the Right PR Angle for Your Brand
Every client receives journalist-led PR support, but the service and strategy depend on your goals, budget, expertise and media potential.
Essential PR is usually more focused on expert commentary and expertise-led visibility. Standard PR can go broader across thought leadership, founder visibility, products, services, real-life stories and business news.
We shape the strategy around what journalists are most likely to respond to.
Who We Work Best With
We work especially well with founders, experts, consultants, executive coaches, life coaches, business coaches, doctors, medical experts, professional service providers, product brands and service-led businesses with credible insight, stories or offers to share.
Examples include:
Health, wellness and lifestyle experts
Property, home, interiors, finance and workplace specialists
Home, interiors and real estate brands
E-commerce and DTC brands
Tech and SaaS companies
Travel, hospitality and experience brands
Beauty, skincare and fashion brands
Not Every Brand Is The Right Fit
We don’t work with:
• Smoking, vaping, CBD or cannabis brands
• Politics, gambling or adult content
• Brands selling or promoting weapons
• Religious organisations
• MLMs
• Wealth coaching / Property coaching
• Media outlets or publishing platforms
• Marketing agencies for themselves
• Artists, musicians, films or fiction writers
• Jewellery brands
• Crypto / Investment opportunities / Financial institutions
Meet the Team Behind Your PR
Hi, I’m Riley, Founder of No Strings Public Relations.
For nearly a decade, I’ve helped founders, experts and brands across the UK and US earn media coverage that builds credibility, visibility and long-term authority.
Our team includes experienced PR professionals, writers and former journalists who understand how newsrooms work, what editors want and how to shape stories journalists can actually use.
We do not chase coverage for the sake of it. Every campaign is built around clear positioning, strong angles, honest advice and consistent media momentum.
If something will not land, we will tell you. If there is a stronger angle, we will steer you towards it.
If you want transparent, journalist-led PR that supports real business growth, you are in the right place.
— Riley, Founder
No Strings Public Relations
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Still Have Questions? We’ve Got You
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No.
No reputable PR agency can guarantee editorial coverage in specific publications because journalists ultimately decide what they publish.
What we can guarantee is consistent pitching, strong story angles, clear communication and experienced PR professionals who understand how newsrooms work.
Our model is built around long-term value, not locking clients into expensive retainers regardless of outcomes. If PR is working commercially, clients stay. If it isn’t, they don’t.
That keeps us focused on building real momentum, not vague “PR activity”.
If you prefer guaranteed delivery, our PR Media Mentions service may be a better fit.
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PR takes time to build momentum.
Some campaigns secure early coverage within the first few weeks, but PR is not instant advertising.
Many suitable campaigns deliver around 2–4 pieces of coverage per month once momentum has started to build, but this is not guaranteed and varies by brand, angle, sector, media fit, journalist interest and responsiveness.
For many brands, PR becomes more consistent and valuable over months 3–6.
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Yes. Both of our PR services sit under £1,000/month.
Essential PR is £297/month / US$397/month and is designed for founders, experts, consultants, coaches, small businesses and growing brands that want a focused starting point around one clear area of expertise.
Standard PR is £597/month / US$797/month and is designed for brands that want broader journalist-led PR support around their expertise, business, founder story, products, services, real-life stories, business news and wider media opportunities.
At this level, PR needs to be commercially sensible and focused. It is not about trying to replicate a large corporate agency model for less money. It is about using clear strategy, content creation, pitching and media judgement to build credibility, visibility and momentum over time.
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Yes. Our PR services start with a 3-month initial term, followed by one full billing-cycle notice. That gives the campaign enough time to build properly, while avoiding the long retainers often associated with traditional PR agencies.
PR usually becomes more consistent and valuable over months 3–6, so the model is designed to give campaigns a fair chance to build momentum without locking clients into a long agency contract from the start.
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No. The process is structured, but the campaign is not generic. Clear systems help us keep PR organised, consistent and commercially sensible, but the positioning, angles, content and outreach are shaped around each client’s brand, goals, story, expertise and media potential.
That means two clients may be on the same PR Plan, but the strategy can look very different. One campaign may focus on expert commentary and thought leadership, while another may focus on product features, service-led angles, real-life stories or business news.
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A freelance PR consultant can be a good option if you want one person, a very light scope, or highly specific support in one niche. Some freelancers are excellent, especially when the brief is narrow and the client already has strong positioning.
No Strings is designed for clients who want a more structured, account-managed PR Plan with journalist-led angle development, content creation, pitching, monitoring, reporting and regular communication. It sits between DIY/freelance PR and a traditional agency retainer: more support and structure than doing it alone, without the cost or commitment of a larger agency model.
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Cheap PR often means mass press release distribution, generic outreach, vague promises or coverage that does not really support the business. That is not what we are trying to do.
Our model is commercially sensible rather than cheap. We keep the structure focused and efficient, but the campaign still includes media judgement, angle development, content creation, pitching, reporting and honest guidance on what is likely to work. The aim is credibility-building PR, not activity for activity’s sake.
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Your campaign is supported by a dedicated account manager as your main point of contact, alongside our wider team of PR professionals, writers and former journalists.
The team helps shape angles, prepare media materials, pitch journalists, respond to suitable opportunities, monitor coverage and keep you updated. Where it strengthens the campaign, senior support may also be brought in for authority positioning or story development.
Want more detail?
You can read our full FAQs for more information on how we work, reporting, approvals, AI, media contacts and what to expect from earned coverage.
How to Get Started
1. Book a PR chat
Answer 3 quick questions and, if it looks like we can help, choose a time for a short PR chat.
2. We’ll have a chat
You’ll chat with our Founder on Google Meet.
We’ll discuss your goals, current visibility, potential media angles, positioning, story opportunities and whether Essential PR or Standard PR is likely to be the best fit.
After the call, we’ll follow up with the right next step.
3. We’ll set up your PR foundations
Once signed up, we’ll collect the information we need and shape the right PR direction for your service.
For Essential PR, this usually means building one focused expert profile around your knowledge, experience or specialist subject.
For Standard PR, this may also include wider founder, business, service, story or authority-led PR angles.
4. We’ll start pitching
We’ll start looking for suitable journalist opportunities and developing relevant PR ideas.
We’ll guide the process, write the material, pitch suitable opportunities and manage the PR activity, while still asking for your input where needed so everything stays grounded in your real expertise, experience and brand.