HK Communications

Founded in 2015 by Halima Khatun, HK Communications emerged from a recognisable gap in the UK market: small businesses and startups needed professional PR support but often lacked the budgets to afford a full-service agency. Khatun, a former broadcast journalist for ITV and the BBC, brought a decade of experience across consumer, B2B, healthcare, corporate, and NGO sectors to create a consultancy that offers both hands-on delivery and practical training. The agency’s dual structure—a consultancy arm for established SMEs and corporates, plus a training arm for smaller organisations—reflects a pragmatic approach to public relations that prioritises empowerment over dependency.

Current Focus and Philosophy

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, HK Communications positions itself as a boutique consultancy that does “PR with a difference.” This difference is rooted in Khatun’s background: she previously worked at Bell Pottinger North, part of what was then the largest PR group in the country, and has led communications for a leading private healthcare provider, a social care organisation, and an international NGO. This blend of public, private, and third-sector experience means HK Communications understands the nuances of reputation management across diverse environments. The agency’s ethos is practical and hands-on, emphasising clear writing, strategic media relations, and measurable outcomes rather than flashy campaigns. Khatun’s journalism training also informs the agency’s focus on storytelling that resonates with both mainstream and niche media outlets.

Services and Specialties

HK Communications offers a focused set of services that revolve around writing, media relations, and capacity building. While the agency does not provide a full list of services, its keywords and short description point to the following core capabilities:

• PR training and consultancy for SMEs, startups, and corporate clients
• Copywriting and editing for press releases, blogs, and marketing materials
• Media relations, including pitching to trade, mainstream, and niche publications
• Online content marketing and blogging
• Email marketing copywriting
• Internal communications and issues management
• Online PR and digital media strategies

These services are delivered in a flexible manner, allowing clients to choose between full-scope consultancy or targeted training sessions. The training arm is particularly distinctive: it empowers small businesses and startups to manage their own PR on a budget, giving them tools and confidence rather than ongoing retainers. For larger clients, HK Communications provides strategic counsel, media handling, and crisis communication support, drawing on Khatun’s experience in sensitive sectors like healthcare and social care.

Who Benefits from HK Communications

HK Communications is a strong fit for three main types of clients. First, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom that need professional PR support but cannot justify a full-time in-house team. Second, startups and micro-businesses that want to learn how to do their own PR effectively—these clients benefit from the training arm and can later scale up to consultancy as they grow. Third, larger corporate clients, particularly in healthcare, corporate, and NGO sectors, that require experienced counsel on media relations, issues management, or internal communications. The agency’s track record with both grassroots startups and major brands means it can adapt its approach to suit different budgets and ambitions. For any organisation looking for a practical, no-nonsense public relations partner that values clear communication and genuine media relationships, HK Communications offers a grounded alternative to larger, more impersonal agencies.