PR, Copywriting and Report Writing services for UK businesses

A strategic PR agency in Ipswich for SMEs & national brands

  • Flexible freelance PR support on demand

  • Two decades of working with UK SMEs
  • Story-led copy, media outreach and thought leadership.

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Hi, I’m Amy Dawson

I’m a freelance PR consultant specialising in media outreach, copywriting and research reports. I help UK SMEs turn expertise into influence through a perfect blend of PR, copywriting and original research. I deliver media relations Ipswich businesses rely on to secure regional and national coverage, while also writing story-driven copy which connects with customers.

My job is to make your life easier.

PR services tailored to your business

Imagine benefiting from PR, copy and thought leadership that sounds unmistakably yours.

I’ll get to know your brand story, challenges and customer insights, then blend digital PR with traditional media outreach and content creation. As an external part of your team, I will highlight your brand voice and turn your successes into headlines, introducing you to new customers and winning new business.

Professional copywriting support

Convert your website traffic into customers with SEO-driven, human-written copy

  • Boost organic search traffic with E-E-A-T-compliant SEO copywriting

  • Use ready-to-go templates and story-led messaging for personalised content

  • Engage readers with narratives that are proven to convert

  • Choose affordable packages built for SMEs, nonprofits and start-ups

Freelance PR and media relations

Win new clients thanks to targeted editorial features

  • Secure editorial coverage in trade, national, regional and digital outlets

  • Measurable coverage and enhanced reputation from an outsourced PR team

  • Scale services with retainers and project packs to fit your budget

  • Receive real-time reports on placements, reach and sentiment

Report writing and white papers

Position yourself as the industry expert with data-driven white papers that spark conversations.

  • Concise, impactful white papers, case studies and annual reports

  • Fast turnarounds with strategic insights that meet your deadlines

  • Streamline approvals with collaborative checkpoints

  • Summarise findings through executive summaries and data visuals

  • Professionally designed reports that position you as a sector authority

Let’s have a conversation

My job is to make your life easier.

When your messaging is on the huh* and it feels like nothing’s landing straight, I’m here to step in and level it up with sharper strategy and clearer copy. Your business will benefit from results that stick.

* (That’s Suffolk slang for crooked or off-kilter for those not in the know…)

PR case study

Challenge: Cutting through today’s noise and earning attention in the right outlets.

Approach: I used a mix of reactive and proactive outreach, plus content repurposing suggestions to maximise one client’s trade, national and digital media targets.

Results: In just six months this client received

  • 28 pieces of media coverage
  • Total audience reach: 156k
  • 56 brand mentions
  • 70% of links rated “good”, “very good” or “excellent”

Copywriting case study

Challenge: Rewriting an entire website, maintaining a focused blogging strategy and maximising SEO potential to give potential customers the precise information they needed.

Approach: I re-wrote the entire site with E-E-A-T-compliant SEO copy, user-journey mapping and story-driven CTAs.

Results: In just six months this client received

  • 75% open rate on email campaigns (compared to national average of 21.5%)
  • Average engagement time increased from 4 seconds to 3 minutes 55 seconds
  • 5 first page ranks for agreed key terms
  • Average 25% increase on new visitors in the last quarter

Report writing case study

Challenge: From white papers to case studies, I can take your internal know-how and turn it into polished reports. These reports are essential to opening doors, building trust and positioning you as the authoritative voice in your sector.

Approach: I recently collaborated with a team of freelancers to write the SME Marketing Playbook. This practical resource helps small and medium-sized businesses identify and overcome their marketing challenges.

Results: Within one month of publication, the report received

  • 58 downloads
  • 1 new client (worth £5.5K per annum)
  • 19 pieces of media coverage
  • Total audience reach: 24.5k

It’s time for you to join my list of incredible clients

Located just off the A12 at Copdock Interchange (serving Ipswich, Colchester and beyond) I’m your go-to freelance PR agency for SMEs and national brands. From media relations Ipswich businesses love to digital PR campaigns across the East of England, I partner with tech startups, HR teams, social care providers, transport logistics outfits, FMCG brands and consumer & lifestyle companies.

Whether you need SEO-driven copywriting Ipswich or engaging white papers for UK SMEs, my tailored services blend E-E-A-T standards with local insights and your expert knowledge. Together, we can tell the right stories that engage with your audiences, build your credibility and result in genuine business growth.

What others say about Gatekeeper Communications

As much as I’d love to shout loud and proud about what a great copywriter I am and how effective my freelance PR services are, it’s more important that you listen to what my clients have to say about me.

Amy is fantastic to work with. A fountain of knowledge and an absolute marketing pro.

Sarah Temprell, Keep it Simple
Amy truly understands how to bring ideas to life with engaging and professional content. She is creative, reliable, and a pleasure to work with, always delivering on time and exceeding expectations. I highly recommend Amy for anyone looking for high-quality copywriting services!
Rebecca Cullen, Inspired Lifestyles
Amy is an awesome reporter writer, she can bring together detailed data, insight and experience into a cohesive and informative document with ease. And all that whilst managing multiple collaborators- she made it look easy!
Janine Owen, J&Co
It’s always a pleasure working with Amy. Insightful, creative and extremely well organised. Highly recommend!
Owen Marshall
It has been a pleasure working with Gatekeeper Communications for the past few months. The work produced was exactly what we were looking for and we received nothing but a friendly yet professional service that kept us on schedule. I look forward to working with Amy again in the future.
Kristie Holiday, Ensors
Amy is both very knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach to our copywriting needs. She has been extremely helpful and full of very great ideas and suggestions also – absolutely loved working with Amy and would recommend her 100%!
Daniel Haden-Scott, Creightive

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My job is to make your life easier