Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Integrated PR & Marketing Services in Leeds
Established in 2012, Prohibition PR is a multi-award-winning Leeds-based agency specialising in public relations, social media marketing, and content strategy. With over 45 industry accolades, including PRIDEs Outstanding PR Agency and Prolific Norths Best Integrated Campaign, our team combines creativity, data-driven insights, and strategic communications to deliver measurable growth for ambitious brands. Our proprietary Create-Engage-Convert methodology ensures campaigns are grounded in audience psychology, driving engagement and tangible business outcomes.As an integrated agency, we merge traditional and digital PR, video production, and influencer marketing to build lasting trust in a fast-evolving media landscape. Our leadership team, including Managing Director Chris Norton (25+ years in PR) and Director Will Ockenden, leverages decades of combined experience to offer clients a blend of innovation and industry expertise. With a focus on sectors like B2B, hospitality, and technology, we serve clients across the UK and beyond, prioritising transparency, ethical practices, and client-centric solutions.
Services
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Content Strategy
Media Relations
Influencer Marketing
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We combine data-driven insight, AI, and creativity for campaigns that drive measurable growth.
- Our integrated approach ensures PR, digital marketing, and social media work cohesively.
- Award-winning team with decades of industry experience across diverse sectors.
- Proven methodology (Create-Engage-Convert) guarantees strategic, results-focused campaigns.
- Trusted by clients for transparent communication and ethical, client-first service.
What people say
Excellent knowledge shared
Highly recommended
Engaging content
Professional approach
Proactive strategies
Services
Public Relations
Our Public Relations services craft compelling narratives that elevate brand visibility and reputation. We combine strategic media relations, crisis management, and thought leadership to secure high-impact coverage. By aligning campaigns with business objectives, we deliver measurable outcomes through traditional and digital channels, ensuring sustained stakeholder engagement.
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Marketing at Prohibition PR drives targeted engagement through tailored strategies and content. Our team leverages platform-specific insights, influencer partnerships, and paid advertising to amplify brand messages. We create emotionally resonant campaigns that boost awareness, foster loyalty, and generate leads across LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
Content Strategy
Our Content Strategy services focus on developing cohesive, audience-centric narratives that drive engagement and SEO performance. From thought leadership articles to video campaigns, we produce high-quality content aligned with brand goals. By integrating analytics, we ensure every piece contributes to measurable business growth and audience trust.
Media Relations
Media Relations at Prohibition PR builds lasting connections with journalists and influencers to secure impactful coverage. We identify opportunities across broadcast, print, and digital platforms, crafting press materials that highlight client achievements. Our proactive approach ensures brands remain top-of-mind in competitive industries through timely, newsworthy storytelling.
Influencer Marketing
Influencer Marketing leverages data-driven insights to match brands with trusted voices in their industry. We design collaborative campaigns that drive authenticity and audience trust. By aligning influencers with client values, we create content that resonates culturally, enhancing reach and conversion while maintaining brand integrity.
People
Chris Norton
Managing Director
With over 25 years in PR, Chris Norton leads Prohibition PR as Managing Director. His expertise spans media relations, strategic communications, and campaign innovation. A former agency strategist at global firms, he founded Prohibition PR in 2012, steering its growth into a multi-award-winning agency while championing data-driven, client-focused solutions.
Will Ockenden
Director
Will Ockenden, Prohibition PR's Director, specialises in social media and creative strategy. With a background in integrated PR campaigns, he focuses on big-idea thinking and business transformation. Will co-leads the agency's innovation efforts, ensuring campaigns combine creativity with actionable insights to deliver commercial impact for clients.
Questions
What does Prohibition PR PR specialise in?
We specialise in public relations, social media marketing, influencer partnerships, and content strategy, with a focus on integrated campaigns that drive measurable growth.
How does Prohibition PR PR ensure campaign effectiveness?
Our Create-Engage-Convert methodology combines data-driven insights, creative activation, and rigorous performance tracking to guarantee strategic, results-focused campaigns.
Which industries does Prohibition PR PR serve?
We work across sectors including B2B, hospitality, technology, retail, FMCG, and public sector, tailoring strategies to each client's unique needs.
Are Prohibition PR PR's services available outside the UK?
We focus on UK-based clients but deliver digital campaigns with global reach through our integrated PR and social media expertise.
How does Prohibition PR PR measure campaign success?
We track KPIs like media coverage, audience engagement, lead generation, and sentiment shifts, using proprietary tools like AMEC proINSIGHTS for accurate measurement.
What training does Prohibition PR PR offer?
We provide social media, content marketing, and communications training, including free webinars and bespoke sessions for businesses like Barbour and Transport for the North.
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