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Nara Communications
PR for technology startups
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- Marketing
- Publishing
- Communication
- Digital Media
- Events
- Social Media
- Media
- London, UK
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Company mission
To raise the profile of meaningful technology startups and scaleups, investment firms (VC & PE), non-profits and governmental organisations in the international media.
50% female employees
Our take
Every company, no matter the size, depends upon its reputation for success. Public relations, also known as PR, is a key management tool for businesses to help them achieve their goals and improve their image. It's no surprise, then, that this is a big market: in 2021 it was calculated that the global PR market was worth $92.55 billion, and by the end of 2025 the industry is expected to surpass a value of $129 billion.
Founded in 2021, Nara Communications has set an impressive early trajectory, already working with a number of businesses ranging from pre-seed startups to multinational companies. A key advantage which PR companies have is that their potential market is huge - demand is always there, and is always changing.
However, a bountiful market inevitably has its disadvantages; Nara will face some stiff competition as it fights to get established in the market. The PR market is particularly dominated by large PR firms such as Hope and Glory and City Press. Key to Nara's success, then, will be building a client base so that it can compete alongside longer-established firms and carve out some serious market share.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- One month paid sabbatical every three years
- Free access to fitness and wellbeing platform, ClassPass
- Generous annual leave allowance, a bonus day off for your birthday, and also additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Frequent team socials (e.g. annual company offsite and activities such as pottery, bowling, darts, etc.)
- A volunteering allowance (3 hours each month)
- Bi-annual one-to-one development sessions with the full Senior Leadership Team, and monthly one-to-ones with your Line Manager
- Everyone has an annual budget for a magazine subscription of their choice
- Tech equipment, including a MacBook
- Access to relevant workshops, with a number being run by external experts from the worlds of media, advertising, creative industries, venture capital and PR
- Free access to development platform Blinkist and mindfulness app Headspace
- Bi-annual full eye examination and financial contribution towards glasses
- A fortnightly budget for “Nara breakfasts”, virtual get-togethers every other Friday
- Free breakfast in our WeWork headquarters, as well as access to the building’s perks (free coffee and drinks, weekly activities, local lunch discounts)
Company values
- Curious
- Collaboration
- Authentic
- Meaningful
- Growth
Leadership
Nick Baines
(Co-Founder)They have spent over five years running creative PR departments, delivering viral campaigns for tech startups and scaleups.
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As a company that started remotely, with employees across the UK, Nara gives its team flexibility in where and how they work. Employees can be in-person, hybrid or remote, without feeling left out of key conversations or the company culture.
Marketing
Flexible working
May 2022
Nara is dedicated to employee support and development. There is an extremely welcoming onboarding process, where an experienced team member is always on hand to answer any questions. Every employee has a monthly one-to-one meeting with a Co-founder, where they can receive feedback, discuss goals, and bring up their own ideas.
Marketing
Supportive management
May 2022
Nara is a fast-growing company, and its employees grow with it. Employees are trusted from the get-go, and with this responsibility, there are clear opportunities for career progression. This also brings a lot of variety to the job, including working with different clients from all over the globe.
Marketing
Growing fast
May 2022
For a small new agency we achieve outstanding international & domestic coverage that always goes beyond our clients' expectations. We put ourselves in our clients' shoes & set the bar high by working with world-leading media titles, which is both rewarding for ourselves & invaluable for our clients.
Marketing
Hard working team
May 2022
No matter how busy they are, the co-founders always have time for you. As we're a small team, they like to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, safe, & heard, on both a professional & personal level. They're always happy to hear ideas from members of the team, acknowledge successes, & help with any issues. This is particularly important when WFH on your own, where there's a danger of feeling as if you're working alone. You never feel like that at Nara.
Marketing
Supportive management
May 2022
We work with a variety of international tech startups & scale-ups covering a wide number of sectors. The work they do is inspiring & meaningful, which makes working with them a real pleasure. Knowing that you are helping small businesses to flourish & grow is a strong motivational factor that drives you to perform at your best.
Marketing
Meaningful work
May 2022
When I joined Nara Communications, I was given meaningful and challenging work from day one, which meant I was instantly learning a lot about an industry I had never worked in before. Management supported me and gave me the tools and guidance I needed to become confident and autonomous in my own work.
Marketing
Opportunities to learn
May 2022
At Nara Communications, great work and results are always recognised and celebrated. At the beginning and end of every week at Nara, our team outlines all the successes of the previous week. This is a significant morale boost and keeps everyone motivated!
Marketing
Great work is recognised
May 2022
Everyone at Nara Communications is helpful, friendly and good at communicating. Almost every weak, the team will join a "social" Zoom meeting to chat about non-work matters. This brings everyone closer and removes some of the mid-week work stress.
Marketing
Nice people
May 2022
