A consistent focus on results

Our guiding principles:

To provide each of our clients with a consistently-delivered blend of careful planning, rigorous analysis and creativity.

To provide strategic communications that build brands and have clear commercial rationale.

To punch above our weight and give no-nonsense, efficient service that rivals the largest agencies on quality of consultancy and outcomes.

To offer expert, credible storytelling, leveraging the experience of former national journalists and our substantial in-house expertise, including running one of Europe's busiest press offices.

What clients and the media say about us:

“What impressed me most was Twelve Thirty Eight’s ability to understand our business objectives and to frame a story in an accessible and media-friendly way. We were extremely impressed with coverage, especially national television and radio coverage, of which there was much more than we expected.”

MD, technology start-up

"We are literally bombarded with approaches everyday, and it is ones from organisations like Twelve Thirty Eight - that we have a relationship with - that we'll look at first because they'll be sure to have something of interest to our readers."

City Editor, national newspaper

“Hamish is one of the few people I've met in the media business who can understand industry and translate that into media speak. He is absolutely invaluable at managing issues, spotting opportunities and is one of the brightest and most media savvy people I know. I had no hesitation in sharing our most sensitive information with Hamish and always had confidence in his advice.”

CEO, national retailer

“Hamish combines creativity and commercial instincts and is well connected with the media through a great contact book. He has delivered a substantial amount of brand-enhancing national print and broadcast coverage as a consultant to our business.”

Group Director of Corporate Affairs, FTSE 100 company

“As a national journalist I have had frequent cause to deal with Hamish. He is invariably highly professional, courteous and conscientious in all our dealings, an attitude which certainly contributed to my positive view of the companies he represents. Hamish presented the businesses and their various initiatives intelligently and positively and dealt effectively with reactive issues. I would recommend him very highly.”

National journalist

“One of Hamish’s core skills is his ability to take complex information and to make that information accessible and comprehensible in a way that comes alive.”

CEO, investment bank

Our approach differs for every one of the businesses and organisations that we advise. We believe that a flexible approach is the best way to achieve optimum results for our clients.

If you’d like to hear more about the techniques that we use to achieve outstanding results for our clients, please call Hamish Thompson on +44 (0) 7702 684290.

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