Specialists in all forms of property and construction communications
We're a full-service marketing agency with a wealth of experience supporting clients in the built environment.
Property developers, retailers and suppliers; councils, contractors and consultants...they all trust gough to get under the skin of an objective and deliver effective, cost-efficient communications-based solutions.
If you need to sell a site or promote a development opportunity, engage with local residents or take properties to market - or you're simply seeking a fresh approach to your company's PR & Marketing needs - you're at the right place.
No cookie-cutter approaches here. We'll look closely at what you need to achieve and tailor specific communications services or fully integrated marketing campaigns to suit you.
Creative design and advertising, web and digital, PR and social, and our award-winning community and stakeholder engagement services for property development, they're all available, all from under one roof.
The Gough guarantee
No fluff – just results. We stand for integrity, hard work, and the ability to constantly adapt to ensure budgets reach the desired outcome.
A full marketing toolkit
under one roof:
Consultation
We help secure planning consents with our fully-immersed approach to effective public consultation and stakeholder engagement for property development.
Construction
Neighbour and community liaison, stakeholder engagement, events & marketing, anything you need on your building site (crisis support included!).
Brand
Creating a company or place brand is more than logos and taglines; it's about crafting a story that speaks to the heart of your audience.
Creative
We deliver big ideas that don't cost the earth, with eye-catching, effective and clear content to help achieve your objectives.
PR
Transforming your brand's voice into an industry-leading force, our PR services get you noticed and elevate your presence.
Digital
We leverage our expertise in behavioural science to understand what drives your audience's online actions.
Social
We boost your brand's online presence by creating content to engage your audience directly.
Web
To stand out from competitors you need a website where users can complete the key actions seamlessly.
What we're good at
We were founded in 1936.
For nearly 90 years, what’s been constant in our business (other than the name) is the ability to solve commercial problems in the property industry using a combination of great thinking, engaging creativity & innovative technology.
The technology is always evolving, but what is true for the long haul is understanding what drives human behaviour.
Why work with us
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We have a great blend of youth and experience.
You get senior people on your business day to day, not just at the pitch. Along with cutting edge ideas and thinking that will push you and your business further.
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Our ‘under one roof’ approach delivers compound effectiveness.
They say to a man with a hammer, every problem resembles a nail...that’s why we solve your commercial problems using the broadest skill set possible, which means a full toolkit (that does also include a hammer!).
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We’re experts at making budgets work harder, delivering better bang for your buck.
Our starting point is what can you do for free? Then work upwards. We don’t start by complaining you don’t have enough money!
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Our people are curious, hungry and well-schooled - because we're members of the IPA.
A learning culture is in our DNA, our people are curious, hungry and well schooled! Which means less risk for you from bad advice and a greater chance of success. As a member of our team, it also means you get great coaching and mentoring.
Richard and his team diligently respond to community feedback, which helps to create a holistic development scheme. It is a great asset to work with Gough!"
Sean Molyneux
Planning Manager, Trenport
Jonathan Partridge
Director at Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson
They demonstrated a clear understanding of the development and planning environment and their adaptable, responsive, and practical approach to delivery achieved high quality
outputs within tight deadlines."
Ken Harrison
Programme Director, East Midlands Development Company
Their remarkable responsiveness and expertise in producing high-quality content, regardless of project scale, has consistently exceeded our expectations."
Stephanie Wellington
Brand and Marketing Manager, Court Collaboration
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Andrew L Smith
Director of Planning, Leicester City Council
Their personable and approachable manner also made a real difference when consulting and communicating with members of the public and all key stakeholders, particularly on more controversial schemes."
David Mills
Head of Property Communications, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd