Experience
Proof helped BP Research and Technology to communicate with a science and business audience. We developed powerful messages which explained BP’s complex conversion technologies as part of the world’s search for alternate energy solutions.
“Proof Communication is an extremely professional outfit from strategy to delivery.”
Lucy Almond
Director of Communications, BP Research and Technology
Proof manages a media relations programme for the ISIS neutron source at STFC’s Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with coverage spanning BBC radio and online, national newspapers and more than 50 trade titles.
“I have found Proof to be a dynamic, well connected, proactive organisation with an excellent understanding of scientific issues on many levels.”
Dr Andrew Taylor
Director of Facilities, Science and Technology Facilities Council
Proof has successfully worked with the Technology Strategy Board to promote its Network Security Innovation Platform investment competition to business applicants. The project generated 33 pieces of trade and national media coverage, including the Daily Telegraph, reaching more than 7m people.
“Proof demonstrated excellent experience of channelling innovation-based stories to business audiences through the UK trade and national media. I would consider the Proof team a reliable, adaptable and capable provider of communication services who were very easy to work with.”
Andrew Tyrer
Technology Strategy Board
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) asked Proof to generate national media coverage for World Metrology Day, resulting in coverage on Radio 4’s Today Programme, BBC News Online, and the Daily Telegraph. The Proof campaign reached more than 20 million people worldwide and prompted favourable mentions from Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson and BIS through social media networks.
“Proof implemented a plan to introduce me to key media, provided briefings and supported my interviews. This helped secure great coverage in relevant trade and national media.”
Prof John Pethica
Chief Scientist, National Physical Laboratory
Proof helped VT Communications, part of the FTSE 250 VT Group, to organise its communication strategy and a campaign which generated coverage in every international broadcast trade publication and several national newspapers including Metro, The Financial Times, and The Independent.
“Proof helped VT take its first steps talking to the media. After 10 months all of our key messages had leapt up in perception ratings.”
Laura Luckett
Head of Marketing Communications, VT Group
Proof has delivered communication programmes, including strategy, newsletters and media relations, to four of the government’s knowledge transfer networks.
“The Proof team clearly understands how to match the needs of the media to the output from science, research, technology and innovation organisations. The team is creative, offers good advice, delivers on deadline, and are a pleasure to work with.”
Phil Cooper
Director, Sensors & Instrumentation KTN
Proof coordinates all of the communication, marketing and stakeholder engagement for the European Commission’s MIND Network of Excellence and the European Piezo Institute. Work includes strategy and planning, brochures and case studies, media relations, media training, editorial support, development of websites and project management.
“I have always found the Proof team to be reliable, professional and creative. I trust Proof to get the job done, and I recommend Proof to anybody looking for professional and practical communication support that delivers results.”
Markys Cain
Principal research scientist and materials knowledge leader, National Physical Laboratory
Founder and director, European Piezo Institute
Proof works with Netcarity, an EC project on assisted living, to publish a newsletter, develop marketing material, and offer communication strategy and consultancy.
“The Proof team has helped us with communication strategy, training, newsletters, media relations and events. They are cheerful, creative, professional and they know how to support the science community. The Proof team is a pleasure to work with. I know I can trust Proof to deliver.”
Udo Weimar
Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
University of Tubingen, Germany
HiPER is a major European project developing a commercial-scale laser fusion reactor to demonstrate the potential of zero-carbon sustainable energy from fusion. Proof is contracted by the lead partner, the Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, to coordinate public affairs and communication activity across the project and to make the case for continued funding in the face of budget cuts across Europe.
