We are Proactive
A go-to partner for impactful integrated communications that utilise the latest PR and digital marketing techniques.
We understand technology
Proactive PR is highly regarded by its clients for its technology and telecoms PR expertise. Whether it's 5G, satellite networks, the latest cloud-native technology or cybersecurity, our team has a deep understanding of niche topic areas.
We have experience
We have an impressive depth of experience delivering PR for technology and telecommunications companies. Our connections with the media and our appreciation for what topics engage your audiences will help you get ahead.
We are connected
Our relationships with the media will place you at the centre of conversation. Our combined team of strategists, digital experts, journalistic story-tellers and content creators work closely with your team to see you succeed.

Brian Dolby
Founder and President
Brian set up Proactive PR after gaining extensive experience with in-house roles at BT, Siemens and Marconi which followed a successful career as newsroom journalist. The company today retains his original zeal for doing PR with commitment, total belief and a determination to always be “proactive”.
Brian brings his background as a journalist to his client work and serves as Proactive TV’s lead presenter and interviewer. A born networker, he has unparalleled knowledge of the telecoms sector and enjoys nothing more than attending industry events around the world. If he does take a moment away from work it will be to follow his beloved Nottingham Forest.

Jayne Brooks
CEO
Jayne trained and worked as a journalist before discovering the fascinating world of b2b tech PR. Her ten years plus experience spans a wide breadth of clients, from global standards bodies to satellite start-ups. In her time at Proactive PR, Jayne quickly moved from Account Executive, to Account Manager and then Director, leading the delivery of international PR strategies for several of the consultancy's key global accounts. As CEO, she remains as passionate about client delivery as she did when she first started and is committed to ensuring Proactive PR operates at the forefront of PR and digital marketing.

James Page
Agency Director
James has over 23 years PR experience spanning both agency and in-house positions. During that time he has been lucky to work with B2B clients large and small in all parts of the world, enabling him to spend time in Moscow, Istanbul, Riyadh and many parts inbetween.
He has worked across a variety of B2B vertical sectors including transport, finance, utilities military and of course tech. At Proactive, he plays a crucial role in setting strategies for clients and then working with teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Conor Woodhall
Senior Social Media Consultant
With an honour’s degree in Advertising and Marketing and over 5+ years of industry experience in social media and events marketing, Conor is our gatekeeper and guru for all thing’s social media!
When he’s not strategising with clients about their online social presence or building out marketing campaigns, Conor is looking out for new and exciting ways for clients to get seen. You can catch him in the office next to the cafetière.

Lauren Wood
Digital PR Account Director
During lockdown, Lauren switched baking banana bread for studying a CIPR Specialist Diploma in Digital Communications. Since then, she has developed new digital PR and marketing services combining SEO tactics, digital analysis and measurement. In her time at Proactive, Lauren has lead on global accounts across innovative technology areas such as telecoms, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Day-to-day, she helps clients to identify new opportunities to generate more impact with digital PR and marketing strategies and works closely with the teams to deliver results.

Simon Shortland
Multimedia Solutions Director
Bringing 12 years’ experience to the Proactive video team, Simon has filmed and edited for a multitude of clients all over the world. From product demonstrations and animations to punchy interviews and in-depth case studies, Simon can film it all – and when he isn’t behind the camera, he can be called on for help with any tech-related problem. Outside of Proactive PR, Simon is a family man with two children and a keen golfer.

Our team

Jessica Seddon
Senior PR Consultant

James Curry
Senior PR Consultant

Josh Wright
Senior PR Consultant

Melissa Tyson
Operations Director

Dave Kunzlik
PR Consultant

Chloe Groom
PR Consultant

Toni Brown
PR Consultant

Bethany Lee
PR Consultant

Callum Dunnington
PR Consultant

Abbie Ridgway
PR Consultant
Our Values
Above all, our clients know we will deliver new ideas, opportunities, and results, unprompted.
Proactive
We operate best as an extension of our clients’ in-house team, going above and beyond to ensure we deliver the best results.
Trustworthy
From our pricing model which removes hidden costs and allows clients to tailor activities to suit their budget, to our open counsel on PR and digital marketing strategy.
Committed
Your investment in us means everything and we want to repay that. We hold ourselves to a high standard in everything we do.
Dynamic
We know plans can change. Our talented and agile team works with you and our network of partners to deliver the services you need right now.