We find the right tools to get the job done

As a full-service agency, we can provide you with exactly what you need to achieve your desired business outcomes. It doesn't matter if it's a a single piece of creative work for a marketing brochure, a new website or a fully-integrated public consultation strategy - gough is built to adapt accordingly and has the experience to deliver. With us, you'll have access to a variety of digital marketers, hugely talented designers, PR professionals, and specialist Community and Stakeholder Engagement experts immersed in planning and politics, all with a passion for creativity and the human touch.

A selection of our services are shown below, but if you're not sure what you need, give us a call.
We'll match the right services, at the right price, to your particular objectives.

Public consultations

We'll help you secure planning consents with our fully-immersed approach to effective consultation and stakeholder engagement for property development.

This includes producing all your consultation materials, arranging and attending your public exhibitions, and liaising directly with the community and local politicians, as well as the media on your behalf.

-Communications Strategies
-Political & Stakeholder Audits
-Community Mailers
-Exhibitions
-GDPR Compliant Consultations
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Whether your plans are welcomed with open arms or subject to strong opposition, we'll get under the skin of the local power dynamics and clear a path to approval, generating support and mitigating opposition to help get Britain building.

All the tools are at your disposal, and we always go the extra mile, working hand-in-hand with planning consultants and the wider team to ensure our clients ultimately secure consent.

Construction communications

Neighbour and community liaison, stakeholder engagement, events and marketing, anything you need on your building site (crisis planning and support included!).

We understand that you're only as good as your last job, and that your client's and your own legacy are vital for how you're judged on this development - and ahead of the next one!
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-Information Freephones and Complaints Handling
-Community Mailers and Newsletters
-PR and Social Value
-On and Off-Site Event Management

Let's see what package suits you best.

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Memorable brands

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.

By understanding the economic, social, and psychological factors that influence your audience’s behaviour, we ensure your brand stands out, and more importantly, is trusted.

Emotion-driven creative

We deliver big ideas that don't cost the earth, with eye-catching, effective and clear content to help achieve your objectives.

We understand that every colour, shape, and layout has a psychological impact, influencing how your brand is perceived and interacted with. We tailor each piece of your work to evoke specific emotions and actions from your audience.
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Whether it’s a website layout, marketing brochure, social asset or a branding element, this approach leads to work that is beautiful and also effective in achieving your business' objectives.

Public relations

Transforming your brand's voice into an industry-leading force, our PR services get you noticed and elevate your presence.

We make sure your brand stands out by turning casual listeners into your biggest fans with engaging stories. Our approach involves making strong connections with your target audience and effectively dealing with any challenges that come your way, keeping your brand's image safe and sound.
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We're also on top of handling tough situations before they blow up, making sure your brand is always seen in a good light. Plus, we've got great relationships with the media, so your stories get the attention they deserve. Our goal is to make your brand not just noticed but actively sought after, creating real and lasting connections beyond just ads.

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Social media

We boost your brand's online presence by creating content to engage your audience directly and celebrate all the good that you do.

Our strategy focuses on building strong relationships with your audience across social platforms, ensuring your message hits home and stands out in a crowded digital world.
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We're always on the lookout for the latest trends and tools to keep our clients ahead of the curve, ensuring your message is heard loud and clear. Let us keep the conversation going and your audience engaged.

Digital marketing

We leverage our expertise in behavioural science to understand what drives your audience's online actions, delivering clicks, sales and leads.

From SEO and affiliates to PPC and email marketing, we focus beyond driving traffic to meaningful engagement that leads to conversions by implementing tailor-made marketing strategies. Prioritising effectiveness, we continuously analyse performance data, fine-tuning our tactics to ensure the highest possible return on your investment.

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Websites

To stand out from competitors you need a website where users can complete the key actions seamlessly.

This involves deeply understanding your audience's behaviour online, as well as the latest technology and optimising the website for the major search engines.
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Our web design and development service combines UX/UI design, strategic customer journey planning, and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) to boost your online presence. We tailor every aspect of your website to reflect your brand's unique identity while ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience, including for public consultations and marketing for branded developments.

"The Gough team have been excellent in supporting our development proposals by leading on planning consultation. They managed to create high quality materials, and organise and host a highly attended event in a short period of time.

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

"Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson has worked with Gough for many years and found its team to be engaging, proactive, resourceful, and generally fun to work with. They have provided excellent PR support at all stages of a project and have good links to relevant political and community groups when conducting public engagement events. Gough’s feedback and input has always been a great help to the rest of the team."

Jonathan Partridge

Director at Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson

"The team at Gough were invaluable when working with us. They quickly got to grips with an evolving brief in a complex stakeholder environment.

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

"We have had the privilege of collaborating with Gough for years, relying on them for our press releases and media-related activities, as well as our new development public consultations.

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

"The Gough team handled the complicated project with skill, understanding and a steely determination to ensure all messages were conveyed clearly and all audiences engaged. They worked effectively and in a timely and sympathetic manner and we were not disappointed – local residents, businesses and key stakeholders felt that they had been fully engaged and informed."

Andrew L Smith

Director of Planning, Leicester City Council

"Gough was retained by Sainsbury’s Property team for approximately 15 years to carry out community and public affairs. During that time the Gough team supported our development programme by overseeing the communications for a range of medium to long-term projects for over 100 sites across the east and West Midlands. At any one time they were dealing with up to 20 ‘live’ projects. Gough’s team demonstrated excellent account management skills, including the flexibility to attend on-site briefing meetings and regular team meetings in London/Coventry, as well as out of hours resident and stakeholder meetings.

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