Clarity. Creativity. Credibility.
Whether it's creating a strategic communications plan or helping unpick a knotty problem in Parliament, I can help.
You might be facing a crisis or seeking advice on reputation management.
Maybe it's a media relations issue , or a challenging article you need writing.
On all of this - and lots more - I can help.
What's more I can do it quickly and without the overheads of big public relations or public affairs agencies.
Mark Davies Consulting is only just over a year old but I've worked across a range of national and international issues in that time, campaigning and communicating with a high degree of success.
You can benefit from the experience I've built up overt three decades working across government, media, corporate, politics and the charity sector.
That experience includes time in high-stakes environments, media pressure and public scrutiny. I’ve advised Cabinet Ministers, Boards, CEOs and third sector organisations under fire. Whether it’s shaping messages, promoting a new initiative, navigating a tough moment or building trust with the audiences who matter — I offer sound judgement, calm support and practical help.
"Mark brings deep experience and calm, thoughtful leadership to every project....if you are looking for experienced, grounded, trusted comms or public affairs support, Mark is your person." - Katie Macaulay, Managing Director, AB
What I can do for you
I offer strategic advice and hands-on support across the full range of communications disciplines — always tailored to your context, and delivered with discretion, focus and care. I've worked for high profile individuals including former Cabinet minister Jack Straw, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web and Baroness Valerie Amos, former Leader of the House of Lords. My consultancy works for charities, businesses and public sector organisations. They include an NHS trust, the ThinkLabour think tank and Audience Social Marketing. I've also worked on sensitive projects for high profile individuals and organisations in the UK and beyond.
Services include:
Crisis communications: drop me a line for a complimentary session on handling a crisis Mentoring: want a confidential place to talk through issues? Drop me a line Media handling, strategic messaging and narrative development: vast experience and skills without the agency price tag Understanding politics and Parliament: I can help with your public affairs and stakeholder engagement needs Communications strategy and delivery: watch out for my golden rules of comms strategy - coming soon! Internal communications expertise: from face to face to social, what are the best ways to communicate with colleagues? High-trust support for leaders under pressure: I've counselled high profile leaders in high pressure situations
"Mark balances strategic thinking and clarity with a human touch, having an ability to unpack complex, technical or sensitive issues in a simple, and engaging way. Whether a narrative, oped, speech or longer piece, he writes beautifully, avoiding cliches and soundbytes so copy feels genuinely fresh and new. He’s also a fantastic team leader, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered, even in high pressure circumstances."
Natalie Whitty, Group Corporate Affairs Director, Legal and General
Experience and expertise
My career spans the media, politics, government, charities, business and NGOs.
I've worked at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, BBC, Post Office Ltd, Refugee Council, Ministry of Justice, Rethink Mental Illness, World Wide Web Foundation, Cabinet Office, House of Lords, House of Commons, CNN, Liverpool Echo, Liverpool Daily Post and the Teesside Evening Gazette.
My policy experience spans issues as diverse as mental health, post-war reconstruction in Iraq, asylum and immigration, digital inclusion, European Union finance negotiations, prisons, sentencing and criminal justice and constitutional reform.
I've written for the Guardian, Daily Express, Mirror, Newcastle Chronicle, Newcastle Journal, BBC, Teesside Evening Gazette and Daily Telegraph. I've ghostwritten articles for the Daily Mail, New York Times and many others.
I have appeared on the BBC, ITN, GB News, Sky News, the BBC Today Programme, Five Live and Times Radio.
My book A Love Letter to Football was published by Pitch Publishing in 2023. I am a co-founder of the Power Test and No Sacred Cows podcasts.