Introducing Amy Dawson, a PR consultant specialising in copywriting and research reports for UK businesses

  • 20+ years of strategic PR, copywriting and report writing

  • An extra pair of hands to get your work done

  • Taking your ideas from concept to completion

Suffolk based freelance PR with UK-wide reach

“I’ve always loved working in PR. There’s a real adrenaline rush that comes from jumping into new projects and working in completely different sectors. I learn something new from every single client, and I love becoming a part of their team”

I’m Amy Dawson, founder of Gatekeeper Communications, where I help UK SMEs turn expertise into influence through a perfect blend of PR, copywriting and original research.

Located on the outskirts of Ipswich and Colchester, I specialise in strategic PR and copywriting solutions for local SMEs and national brands.

So, what does this look like in practice? That’s easy. It means I tell your stories and connect you with potential new customers through a combination of press activity, SEO-led website copy and blog posts, and original research reports and white papers.

I’m the extra pair of hands that you’re looking for to manage your PR and marketing in full, or to be an extra resource for your time-strapped in-house team.

But beyond all of that, here’s the real reason why you want to work with me.

I want to make your PR and content work as hard as you do. With my help, you can free up your time (and headspace) so you can focus on other activities, knowing that everything else is happening on time, and on budget.

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Why you should work with Amy for your PR, copy and reports

As your freelance PR and Ipswich copywriter, I’m the person you can rely on to become your ideas partner. I’ve a proven track record in securing media coverage for clients, and for writing copy which hits the top of the Google search rankings and gets your business featured in AI overviews.

But you deserve more than that.

You should be working with an external freelance contractor who is always looking one step beyond your initial brief. Someone who questions, “How can we make that bigger?” and “What new opportunities can we make from this?”.

I specialise in making your budget stretch as far as possible. That could be through repurposing a blog idea into an article pitch for a specific publication or identifying research gaps where you can become an authoritative voice.

My unique blend of PR, copywriting and report writing services means that I can combine it all together so that you get the most bang for your buck.

My approach allows you to scale up your support as required

My approach to working with Ipswich businesses and national brands is to prioritise flexibility and agility. My services can be mix and matched; each provides tangible benefits individually as well as combining perfectly for enhanced support.

Clients can choose to work with my through ad-hoc, one-off projects or long-term retained agreements. I’m thrilled that many of my longest-standing clients have worked with me for more than five years, and I’m still as excited by the work we do today as I was back then.

I want you to benefit from affordable PR solutions, and cost-effective copywriting. You shouldn’t be held back from making progress because your budgets are smaller than other brands. Nor should you be struck, struggling to get to make the most of your marketing when I can manage that stress for you.

Whether you’re a small business in Suffolk, or an established brand, my role is to bring new insight into your campaigns, ensuring that your messaging feels completely at home with your audience, and that your stories sound like you.

From the outset, you can expect

  • A discovery call to discuss your goals

  • A bespoke strategy & realistic timeline and cost estimations

  • Collaborative execution with clear approval processes in place

  • Regular check-ins and clear real-time metrics to benchmark your progress

  • Celebration when we achieve your targets!

Helping you to articulate and overcome your challenges

I want you to feel confident in your decision to invest in my PR and copywriting services. You deserve to know that your hard-earned investment is going to the right places and will provide you with a tangible ROI.

From the very outset, I’ll work with you to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Together, we’ll create realistic KPIs which will allow you to track your performance and measure your progress, giving you confidence that your budget is being spent in the right places.

Investing in freelance support will save you time

65% of businesses say their biggest marketing challenge is time restrictions.

Source: SME Marketing Report, July 2025

Collaborating together to achieve your business goals

60% of businesses would consider investing in external support to help them achieve their goals.

Source: SME Marketing Report, July 2025

Offering fixed-price solutions to help you manage your budget

54% of businesses say their budget is one of their biggest challenges – particularly not knowing how much marketing should cost.

Source: SME Marketing Report, July 2025

Affordable, fixed-price PR and copywriting support for your business

You’re considering investing in external support rather than an in-house hire, because you need something which is reliable, proven to work, and cost-effective.

You want your budget to remain consistent, with no hidden extras or unexpected surprises. That’s why my pricing packages are designed to suit every budget. With bronze, silver and gold pricing structures for PR, copywriting and report writing, or a combination of them all, there’s something to suit everyone.

Whether you’re looking for ad-hoc support or an ongoing relationship, I want to hear from you.

£450 per day

£900/m
Copywriting & external PR
Example output
  • 1 x client call

  • 1 x SEO Landing page

  • 2 x blog articles

  • 2 x customer emails

  • 1 x proactive press pitch

  • 1 x reactive press response

  • Monthly Reporting

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£425 per day Save 5%

£1200/m
Copywriting, PR & thought leadership
Example output
  • 1 x client call

  • 1 x SEO Landing Page

  • 2 x blog articles

  • 2 x customer emails

  • 2 x proactive press pitch

  • 2 x reactive press response

  • 1 x case study per quarter

  • 1 x silver report per year

  • Monthly Reporting

£400 per day Save 10%

£2800/m
Copywriting, PR, leadership & reports
Example output
  • 2 x client calls

  • 1 x internal Q&A article

  • 1 x SEO Landing page

  • 4 x blog posts

  • 4 x customer emails

  • 6 month PR schedule

  • 2 x proactive press pitch

  • 3 x reactive press response

  • 2 x case study per quarter

  • 2 x silver projects per year

  • Monthly Reporting

Frequently asked questions?

The cost of your small business PR campaign will depend on how much work is involved. Typically, you should expect to pay a minimum of 1-3 days per month to your external PR consultant. That will allow you to benefit from a drip-feed approach, providing you with consistent and regular activities each week.

For small businesses, it may be more cost-effective to work with a freelance PR consultant who has more flexibility to keep prices low.

For my PR clients, I recommend an investment of at least 1-2 days per month for a minimum term of six months, giving you time to see genuine results. PR is a slow-burner, and investing in building your own reputation should be a long-term business priority.

My PR-only prices range from £450-£1,275 per month

When hiring a freelance PR, you want to find a collaborative partner who understands your business objectives, your sector and can identify newsworthy opportunities.

As your preferred freelance PR, I promise to work to your deadlines, be responsive, flexible, have strong media contacts and understand what strategies you are looking for.

I regularly partner with a number of highly-qualified, and experienced marketing professionals who can collaborate on your projects, allowing you to maximise campaign impact and your budget.

In my opinion, hiring a PR freelancer is worth it because your chosen person will have a network of contacts across a wide range of creative sectors including videography, photography, graphic design, website development, SEO, UX and conversion rate optimisation specialists.

I work collaboratively with my clients. Where possible, I like to have monthly meetings (often via Teams) to bring in regular updates and to prioritise the work that supports your business strategy.

Through these meetings, we can discuss what projects you are working on, and what parts of your business are your biggest growth areas. This allows me to identify your newsworthy opportunities and build a PR strategy that matches your brand vision.

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My job is to make your life easier