PR - Communications - Events - Community

HANOVER CONSULTANTS

Creating real connections in an ever evolving digital landscape

Our Clients

In a digital age where we are moving so many of our activities online - from tutoring to wellbeing and healthcare - the need to build real connections has never been more important. We work on the belief that building tangible relationships is how you create trust.AI adoption presents its own unique set of opportunities but having worked with series A to global multi billion dollar AI start-ups we know from experience that with this fast moving, disruptive technology clear communication is essential.We tap into a unique network of specialists, to ensure you get the exact expertise you need whatever the project, while collaborating closely with your team, keeping costs down and maximising your outcomes. Utilising our valuable network to ensure your business is ahead of the competition.

Strategic Press Engagement

Build brand awareness and credibility through targeted press strategies. Secure positive media coverage in top-tier publications. Cultivate strong relationships with key journalists and editors. Leverage an extensive network of media contacts to amplify your message and achieve your communication goals.

Transformative Events

Expand your networks and deepen relationships. Whether it's for consumers, investors, or developers, we design experiences that spark connections and drive business growth. We are highly experienced in designing speaker panels, a full programme of talks and finding moderators. We also curate focused convening sessions to strengthen key relationships and unlock new opportunities.

Community and Content

We specialise in cultivating a thriving community of early adopters and brand advocates, integral to your product and business. Guide your strategy, select the right platforms and foster engagement. We are experts in content creation and consult on building content teams, content strategy, and designing a team of freelance content creators and influencers.

About us

Emily Sheffield

Founder and Director

With thirty years' experience in the media, I understand the nuances of the media landscape. And as the former Editor of the Evening Standard and Deputy Editor of Vogue, and radio and TV broadcaster, I leverage a network that stretches from Editors in Chief to specialist trade journalists.An experienced non-exec board member, my communications clients include global tech companies and AI start-ups, from Scale AI to Evident Insights and a Senior Communications Advisor during a general election campaign. As a former media start-up founder and CEO, I understand a founder’s entrepreneurial drive and the challenges of growing a company.I was Editor of the Evening Standard newspaper during the pandemic, charged with turning it Digital First, managing a multi-million budget. And have designed and run events large and small, including London Rising . An experienced public speaker and moderator, my clients have included Shein and Uber. I regularly appear on the BBC and remain a columnist and writer for a broad range of national newspapers.Drawing upon decades of experience building communities and sharing stories, growing brands through engagement and co-learning, I bring a unique blend of media savvy, strategic thinking, and creative vision.

Megan Ponce de Leon

Advisor

Over the last decade, I nurtured thriving networks, working closely with the founders to create comprehensive community strategies—from event series to online platforms, such as Discord and community forums— in order to connect users and the company globally in real time. These initiatives enhanced product development, strengthened brand identity, fostered customer loyalty, and fueled growth.I built a team to host an annual online conference reaching 4,000 language learners and teachers worldwide, strengthening our user base and increasing trust and feedback.In 2024, I created THE MERGE, a two-day tech conference in Berlin. This three-stage event brought together 1,000 developers and advocates, 20 industry-leading speakers (including the former president of Atlassian and co-founder of Sentry), with sponsorship from GitHub, AWS, and Prisma.When I'm not connecting people, you'll find me chasing the sun, exploring London's neighborhoods, or planning my next adventure. Originally from California, I spent 10 years in Berlin before moving to the UK—where I'm still adjusting to the lack of sunshine!

Our Approach

By aligning live events, PR and social strategies, we create a model where brands don’t just reach people, they bring them together, and turn users into co-creators and ambassadors. We believe in the community everywhere concept - creating touchpoints with your fans, users and teams over distributive networks, which can be online, physical, and include social media and chat based platforms, like Discord. We are highly experienced in working with ambitious founders and understand that building a business from scratch means fast, agile delivery. And imaginative solutions to a wide range of challenges.


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We are looking forward to hearing from you and learning about your business and your needs. And how we can help you reach the next stage in your growth strategy.