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The Perfect PR Course · 7-Day Programme

Build a complete PR system
for your business.
In seven days.

The step-by-step video course, done-for-you templates and expert strategy that gives you everything you need to confidently manage PR for your small business — from day one, forever.

7 modules 10+ hours of video Every template included Lifetime access On-demand
Enrol Now — £999 →

One-time investment · Lifetime access · Instant enrolment

PR agency retainer
£2,000–5,000
Per month. No guaranteed results. You remain dependent on them forever.
vs
The Perfect PR Course
£999
Once. Build the skills and system to manage your own PR — for life.

Why this exists

Most small businesses know they need PR. Almost none know how to do it.

The problem isn’t your story, your product or your brand. It’s that nobody ever gave you a proper system for getting coverage — so you either spend thousands on an agency that doesn’t deliver, or you wing it and hope for the best.

The Perfect PR Course changes that. In seven days, you’ll build a complete, working press office for your business — from strategy and messaging right through to pitching, follow-up and influencer relations. Not a theory. A system you’ll use every week.

The truth about PR agencies
  • Average retainer: £2,000–£5,000 per month
  • Typically a 3–6 month minimum commitment
  • No guaranteed coverage — you pay regardless
  • You remain dependent on them indefinitely
  • Junior team members often run your account
  • Most small businesses don’t see ROI

The full curriculum

Seven days.
A complete PR system.

Each module is self-contained with video lessons, done-for-you templates and checklists. Work through it in a week, or at your own pace.

Day 1
Setting Up Your Press Office
Introduction to PR — what it is, what it isn’t, and what it can do for your business
How to set up your press office from scratch
Sourcing media opportunities and building your radar
Managing media contacts professionally
Handling incoming press queries
Product placement strategy
Press office tactics that keep you consistently visible
How to track, showcase and leverage your coverage
Day 2
Developing Your PR Strategy
Identifying and understanding your target audience
Crafting a PR strategy that supports your business goals
Brand positioning — how to own your niche
Developing key messages journalists want to use
Creating your brand bible — the foundation of everything
Day 3
Creating Your Press Kit & Collateral
Writing a boilerplate that works for every pitch and release
Press releases — structure, timing and distribution
Company backgrounders and founder biographies
Product factsheets and look books
Case studies that prove your results
Imagery and branding standards for press use
Newsletters and LinkedIn strategy for sustained visibility
Day 4
Tactics & PR Skills
Understanding media lead times and editorial deadlines
Day-to-day tactics that keep coverage coming in
Newsjacking — how to piggyback on trending stories in real time
Surveys and research as PR tools
Awards and industry events strategy
Running your own events for press coverage
Managing a crisis — protecting your reputation
Day 5
Working With Celebrities & Influencers
How to identify the right influencers for your brand and budget
Gifting strategies that get results without big fees
How to approach and manage celebrity relationships
Contracts, expectations and measuring influencer ROI
Building long-term brand ambassador relationships
Day 6
Raising Your Profile as a Brand Owner
Why your personal brand matters as much as your business brand
Positioning yourself as an expert and thought leader
Getting podcast appearances, speaking slots and comment opportunities
LinkedIn strategy for founders who want national visibility
Awards strategy — how to get nominated and win
Day 7
Checklists, Systems, Templates & Resources
Your complete PR action plan and 90-day calendar
Every template from the entire course, ready to use
Full checklists for every PR activity
Media tracking and coverage reporting systems
Your ongoing press office operating system
📹
Full video course
📄
Every template included
Checklists & workflows
📅
PR strategy planner
Lifetime access
🎯
Media-ready in 7 days

The transformation

Before the course.
After the course.

Before
  • Pitching blindly with no response
  • Paying thousands for agencies
  • No clear strategy or system
  • Watching competitors get coverage
  • No media contacts or relationships
  • PR feels unpredictable and out of reach
After
  • A pitch formula that gets replies
  • Total independence from agencies
  • A complete, working press office
  • Consistent, compounding coverage
  • A growing network of media contacts
  • PR that runs alongside your business

“One placement in a national title pays for this course many times over — and you’ll have the skills to get it, and keep getting it.”

£2–5k
What a PR agency retainer costs — per month
10h+
Of practical video content across 7 modules
7 days
To build a complete PR system from scratch
Forever
Lifetime access — revisit whenever you need it

Who this is for

For founders who are done
waiting to be discovered.

🛍

Product-based businesses

You’ve built something brilliant. Now build the PR system that puts it in front of the editors and journalists who can make it famous.

🎯

Service-based founders

Turn your expertise into consistent press coverage that positions you as the authority in your field and fills your pipeline.

🌿

Early-stage brands

Get the foundations right from day one. Building a press office early means coverage compounds — every mention leads to another.

Founders who’ve tried agencies

You’ve spent the money and not seen the results. Time to take back control with a system you run yourself — that actually works.

This isn’t for everyone

This course requires commitment. If you want someone else to do your PR for you, this isn’t it. But if you’re willing to invest one week — and £999 — in building a system that will save you thousands and generate coverage for years, you’re in the right place.

“Built from 25 years of running press offices for brands from scrappy start-ups to global names. This is the system I wished had existed when I started.”

— Claire Doherty, Founder · The Press Office Group
Daily MailVogueGlamourHello!The IndependentStylistBBC Radio 4500M+ reach
Claire Doherty, Founder of The Press Office Group
Claire Doherty
Founder, The Press Office Group
& Grapevine PR · Author

Your instructor

25 years of PR.
Taught the way it actually works.

I’ve spent 25 years in PR — launching ASOS, eBay and Amazon in the UK, running press offices for global brands and hundreds of start-ups, and managing PR budgets up to £5 million. I’ve secured 500M+ reach in a single campaign and placed brands in every national title worth being in.

I created The Perfect PR Course because I kept seeing the same thing: brilliant small businesses spending thousands on agencies that didn’t deliver, or founders trying to figure out PR alone with no system and no guidance.

I’m also the author of Foolproof Guide To Manage PR For Your Small Business and founder of The Press Office Group — a platform built to give every small business the tools previously only available to big brands.

25+
Years in PR
500M+
Campaign reach
100s
Brands launched

What students say

What our students are saying.

★★★★★
“As a small business, I was pretty terrified when I was approached to do my first official media interview. The Perfect PR Course was a godsend and gave me everything I needed to fully prepare my messages, tips on media interviews and some brilliant gems to put me at ease. Turns out I actually enjoyed it and can’t wait for my next one!”
Cat Bateman
Owner · Little Folk Sing
★★★★★
“Before the course, PR felt intimidating. Now, it’s part of our weekly routine and we’re already seeing the benefits. The Perfect PR Course has taught me how to handle media requests, what opportunities to run with and what to say no to. I’ve even used it to train two members of staff so they’ve learnt a new skill as well.”
Louise
Owner · The Beauty Box
★★★★★
“The Perfect PR Course was exactly what I needed when I launched my salon and skincare range. I can now confidently pitch to my network of media contacts and regularly update them on brand news. I’ve also used it to train my team, to include PR in their roles. Definitely recommend!”
Donna Stroupe
My Beauty
★★★★★
“Our PR campaign made a huge difference, especially appearing in Sunday Times Style.”
Ousha Bags

Questions answered

Everything you need to know

  • The Perfect PR Course is a seven-module on-demand video course covering every aspect of managing PR for a small business. You get the full video lessons, done-for-you templates for every document and communication you’ll ever need (press releases, pitch emails, media lists, boilerplates, case studies, influencer outreach and more), checklists for every PR activity, a PR strategy planner, and a full operating system you can implement immediately.
  • None at all. The course starts from first principles and builds systematically. Day 1 covers what PR actually is and how to set up your press office from scratch. Every concept is explained clearly, without jargon. If anything, coming in without bad habits from previous agency experience is an advantage.
  • The course is designed to be completed over seven days — one module per day. There’s at least 10 hours of content across the full programme, so each day is roughly 60–90 minutes of video plus implementation time. It’s on-demand, so you work at your own pace. Many students complete it over two weeks, fitting it around their existing business commitments.
  • Lifetime access. Once you enrol, the course is yours — every video, every template, every checklist. You can revisit any module whenever you need a refresher or whenever your business evolves. Any updates or additions to the course are also included at no extra cost.
  • By the end of Day 7 you’ll have a complete, working press office — a strategy, a media list, templates ready to send, and a 90-day action plan. You could be sending your first pitches in week one and in discussion with journalists within days of that. Students regularly report their first coverage within weeks of completing the course.
  • For most small businesses at this stage — yes, significantly. A PR agency retainer typically costs £2,000–£5,000 per month, with a minimum commitment of 3–6 months. That’s £6,000–£30,000 before you see a single result — and you remain dependent on them indefinitely. At £999 once, this course gives you the skills and system to manage PR yourself, for as long as you need it.
  • The course is comprehensive and designed to be self-directed. If you want additional ongoing support, The Press Office Group’s Coverage Club membership (£99/month) includes community access, live Q&As and guidance. Details at thepressofficegroup.com.

Ready to build your press office?

Seven days from now,
you’ll have everything.

A complete PR system. A strategy. A media list. Every template. The confidence to pitch any journalist in any publication — and the skills to keep coverage coming in for years.

£999
One-time investment
vs £2,000–£5,000/month for an agency
7 video modules10+ hours of contentEvery template includedChecklists & systemsLifetime accessInstant access on enrolment
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