Communications consultancy for brands and agencies

Claire Dunford, Freelance Communications and Marketing Consultant

Navigating brand-led communications

We are all driven to tell stories. Stories drive connection, they deepen understanding, they catch attention and engage.

Storytelling builds relationships with customers, staff and stakeholder and underscores your brand differenciation

I support businesses to harness the power of storytelling and drive business benefits in their marketing.

I believe that effective communciations strategies should have storytelling firmly at their heart.

Strategic communications expert

I am a freelance communications consultant with over 15 years’ experience at connecting paid, owned and earned media journeys through messaging, social media, content, PR and digital marketing. I can help you with:

  • Communications Strategy

  • Public Relations Consulting

  • Crisis Communication

  • Internal Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Brand Messaging

  • Content Strategy

  • Social Media Communication

Communications strategies for start-ups, scale-ups, and multi-national business

My extensive experience in orchestrating multi-channel external and internal communications plans, and developing positive relationships with stakeholders means I am able to flex my approach to suit the need of your business.

Whether you’re looking to reach new customers, manage messages with employees, need support with a new product launch or simply need a safe-pair of hands to guide you through a busy period as a freelance consultant I can help you manage all aspects of corporate communications,

Kind words from people I’ve worked with:

  • Five star review of Claire Dunford's internal communications support focusing on editorial and strategy from Aurelie Rimbaut

    Global internal communications and employee engagement support for world leading food company Danone

  • Five star review from Myzone Chief Marketing Officer Ben Hitchcock on Claire Dunford's support for a content creation project

    Developing cohesive messaging and content for wearable-tech product launch for sports and fitness brand Myzone

  • Five star review for freelance communications consultant Clare Dunford, from Louisa Sampson, founder of the Leonard Collective. Louisa notes that Claire is completely reliable and trustworthy

    Supporting strategy and communications consultancy Leonard Collective with full client servicing

  • Five star review by Margot Laceby on Claire Dunford's role in making her feel more confident in her role as Organic Social Lead at Absolute Collegen

    Building effective teams in beauty and wellness space for supplement Absolute Collagen

  • Five star review of Claire Dunford's approach to meet the business objectives of Pet Food UK. Sarah Kaye notes Claire's balance between analytics and storytelling as highly effective

    Communications strategies to grow pet food brands Barking Heads and AATU

  • Five start review for Claire Dunford's approach to connecting communications activity to business success from Nik Pearson of Honda Motor Europe

    Advising multi-national teams on strategic communications for automotive and motorcycle leader Honda Motor Europe

  • Five star review of Ccommunication consultant Claire Dunford's approach to work. Abbie Dando highlights that Claire is a huge asset to her SEO agency, Monday Clicks.

    Strategic content development and execution for SEO agency Monday Clicks

Get in touch!

“Claire brings strength and credibility as a trusted advisor in a variety of communication disciplines. She strikes a strong balance between organisation and creative flair, ensuring outstanding results are achieved that directly contribute to business success. She’s also a great team player with an infectious personality! "

Nik Pearson, Head of Corporate Communications, Honda Motor Europe

I’d love to work with you.