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Prohibition

Prohibition

Review
★8.5/10
🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom·10 - 49 employees·Est. 2012·Reviewed Apr 2026

Integrated PR and content agency blending public relations, social media, video production, and paid campaigns for brand growth.

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Best For
UK brands seeking integrated PR, social media, and content campaigns with proven earned media results
Hourly Rate
$100-149/hr
In line with the $125/hr median for marketing agencies in United Kingdom
Min. Project
$5,000+
Industries
Retail, Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Leisure
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About Prohibition

Prohibition is an integrated PR and content agency headquartered in Leeds, England, founded in 2012 by Chris Norton, a PRCA Grand Prix Award winner. The firm operates a proprietary Growth Catalyst model that combines earned media, social media, content production, and paid amplification into unified campaigns designed to generate measurable brand attention and commercial demand. Since founding, Prohibition has accumulated more than 45 industry awards, including three PRCA DARE Awards in 2023, and produces more than 150 videos annually for clients across retail, food and beverage, hospitality, education, and B2B sectors. A single recent campaign generated 51 pieces of media coverage reaching 12 million people. Clutch reviewers consistently describe the team as feeling like an extension of the in-house marketing department, citing excellent project management and creative output. The agency also incorporates AI insight tools into campaign planning, reflecting the team's commitment to data-informed PR strategy. With project costs ranging from £1,500 to £89,000, Prohibition serves both SMBs and larger organizations requiring sustained PR and content support.

Who Prohibition Is Best For

Prohibition is best suited for UK-based businesses in retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and B2B sectors that need an integrated PR partner combining media relations, social content, video production, and paid amplification under one team.

Why Choose Prohibition

45+ industry awards since 2012, including three PRCA DARE Awards in 2023
4.9-star Clutch rating with 18 verified reviews
Produces 150+ videos per year with in-house production capability
AI insight tools integrated into campaign strategy and measurement
Documented campaign reaching 12M people across 51 media placements

Things to Consider

Premium hourly rates ($100-149/hr) position the agency above budget-focused SMBs
UK market focus means limited international media network for global PR campaigns
High award count reflects UK-market recognition but limited global industry visibility

Prohibition Services

Public RelationsSocial Media MarketingVideo ProductionContent MarketingDigital StrategyGraphic DesignMedia Planning & BuyingAI-Informed Campaign Analytics

Selected Work

Mr. Bates v. The Post Office

Mr. Bates v. The Post Office

Freeths

Prohibition PR launched a LinkedIn Live event for Freeths supporting the Mr Bates v The Post Office campaign and public awareness.

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Helping Big Zuu’s Drip Disrupt The Drinks Industry

Helping Big Zuu’s Drip Disrupt The Drinks Industry

Big Zuu's Drip

Prohibition PR supported Big Zuu’s Drip drinks launch with PR that drove awareness and coverage across the drinks and lifestyle press.

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Christmas Sell Out For Black Sheep

Christmas Sell Out For Black Sheep

Black Sheep Brewery

Prohibition PR delivered a Christmas campaign for Black Sheep Brewery that helped drive sell-out seasonal demand.

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Reviews from Google

★5.0/5 (221)
★ 5/5· 6 months ago

A massively insightful webinar - really made me think hard about social media use and how to get the most out of it as we're a very small team. So many tips and insights!

★ 5/5· 10 months ago

If you are a nonprofit, you too can benefit from Prohibition PR's excellent free masterclasses and webinars, such as today's excellent 'Impact on a Shoestring'. It's an act of true generosity to nonprofits and so useful for helping the sector.

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