Too many messages, too many channels, too little clarity.
We're an independent internal communications agency. We help comms, HR, engagement, change and project teams turn the noise into communication people can understand, find and act on, whether your organisation is 50 people or 50,000.
Certified Members of the Institute of Internal Communication
Our services
We help organisations communicate better with their people.
From shaping your internal comms strategy and navigating change, to building intranets, campaigns, content and creative that actually gets noticed.
Whether you know exactly what you need or just know something isn't working, we can help you figure out what comes next.
Select a service to find out what's involved.
Sound familiar?
Most comms problems aren't a lack of messages. They're a lack of clarity about what matters, who it's for and what people should do next.
About us
We are an agile internal comms outfit from Manchester with a big client list and no interest in pretending to be a thirty person agency. You get the people who do the work.
That is the whole model.
"With over 12 years of helping organisations transform the way they communicate, I've learned that lasting success isn't about delivering another project, it's about building lasting capability.
My goal is to leave every business with the confidence, skills and tools to manage effective communications long after my work is complete."
How we work
A free 15 minute call to find out if we are a good fit. No pitch deck, no pressure.
FreeTwo to three hours under the bonnet of your business or project, then a tailored game plan you can run yourself, hand on, or do with us.
£750 + VAT, refunded against any packageWe come back with a choice of packages to suit your budget, built around the plan we have just written together.
In their words
Find out how we could help you with a FREE Discovery Call.
Case in point
Not sure where to start?
A focused 2 to 3 hour strategy session designed to get under the bonnet of your organisation, your people and your communications. Together we uncover what's really happening, the biggest opportunities and a practical roadmap that gives you clarity on what to do next.
A valuable standalone piece of work that gives you a clear view of your options, priorities and the best way forward, with no obligation to continue. It always starts with a free discovery call to check we're the right fit.
Free resources
Our five step guide to getting your project messages through, with the templates built in.
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The planning framework we use, in PowerPoint, with a worked example and a blank version ready to fill in.
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Map what you already have before you add anything else. Eleven channels by purpose, audience and frequency.
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Our clients
Latest thinking
A template you can use, a straight opinion and the best thing we have read, roughly once a month. Internal comms, minus the blah.
We specialise in internal communications, and offer a number of services and solutions including comms strategy, project comms, employee engagement, intranet and web development, video production and more — all designed to help your organisation communicate better from the inside. Check out our Services page for more information.
We are an agile internal comms agency with a track record in organisational comms. Between our Gurus we have amassed over 80 years of hands-on experience in comms and engagement and provide ready-to-use tools, clear frameworks and measurable outcomes. Check out what our clients say about us here on our Clients page.
Our niche is internal comms, but our customers come in all shapes and sizes, from startups and micro companies right up to larger multinationals and global big boys. We have worked across many industries, including:
We scale our work to fit operational size and culture. Check out our Clients page to learn more.
Yes. We believe sharing is caring and have created a number of free resources for our subscribers, including communication plans, stakeholder maps and email templates.
Check them out on our Downloads page.
There are 3 ways to contact us:
• Visit our Contact Us page to make contact
• Request a Discovery Call if you want to talk to us directly about a service or requirement
• Or drop us an email at info@thecommsguru.com
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An internal communications agency specialises in helping organisations communicate more effectively with their employees. At The Comms Guru, we create strategies that ensure your messages are clear, engaging, and aligned with your company's goals. From crafting compelling narratives to managing communication channels, we ensure your team stays informed and motivated, and your entire organisation is pulling in the same direction.
Partnering with an employee communications agency like The Comms Guru can support your long-term employee engagement levels, help foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure that your team is aligned with your company's mission and values. We help organisations reduce misunderstandings, create transparency, and understand how their people feel.
Organisations of all sizes and sectors can benefit from working with an internal comms agency. Whether you're a large corporation or a growing SME, effective internal communications are crucial. The Comms Guru has experience working with a diverse range of clients, including the Co-Op, GSK, Inenco, and NCUK - as well as smaller niche firms across both internal comms and external marketing.
An internal comms agency can manage as much or as little of your internal communications as you need. At The Comms Guru, we offer flexible services ranging from complete management of your internal comms to specific projects and campaigns. It entirely depends on what is required. From a one-off Comms Health Check to help you understand how your current communications are landing, to ongoing comms strategy and delivery, we’re the gurus your team needs to be talking to.
Absolutely! While we specialise in internal communications, we also offer a range of other services to either support an internal comms project or as standalone offerings. These include employer branding, website design and development, video creation, conferences and events, and training too. Our holistic approach ensures that all aspects of your internal and external communications are cohesive and, crucially in today’s age, creative too.
A great internal communications agency is characterised by its strategic insight, creativity, and ability to understand and meet client needs. At The Comms Guru, our success is built on our deep expertise, personalised approach, and commitment to delivering results. We pride ourselves on our ability to create tailored communication strategies that resonate with employees and drive organisational success - driven by our desire to understand your organisation and to improve the way each business interacts with their most important asset - their people.
Simple - just request a discovery call with our Head Guru. Our sleeves are rolled up and we’re ready to get started. Are you?
A free discovery call with Paul. No pitch, no slides, just a straight conversation about what's not working and whether we can help.
Kick-ass comms. No corporate nonsense.
Roughly monthly. A template you can use, a straight opinion and the best thing we have read.
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Certified Members of the Institute of Internal Communication
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