Skout - The HR PR Agency
Public Relations and Communications ServicesEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Skout is a B2B public relations and communications agency based in Macclesfield, near Manchester, in the North West of England. It concentrates on building client relationships and achieving marketing outcomes through storytelling-driven PR and content, translating real business narratives into assets that help secure media coverage, support inbound marketing, and generate demand for products and services. The firm serves a range of sectors, including technology and telecoms, the public sector, professional services, procurement and supply chain, HR and employee benefits, energy, management consulting, SMEs, and security. Skout has a track record of industry recognition, with multiple nominations and wins in 2015 and 2016 across B2B campaigns and integrated communications. In 2024, the agency promoted Claire James to deputy managing director, a move announced by the leadership team alongside ongoing involvement from founder Rob Skinner and director Claire Lamb. The firm operates as a small-to-mid sized team offering services across PR, content, and integrated campaigns.