Public relations / Writing and research

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Rates vary hugely. The "high budget" and "low budget" categories are no more than guides. Some clients fall well above the "high budget" band.

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RATES:
Writing and research category: High budget
Press releases: per 1000 words GBP 350.00
Press releases: per day (include research time) GBP 450.00
Brochures and annual reports: per day (include 2 or more sets of revisions) GBP 450.00
Speech writing: 15-30 mins (include research and briefing) GBP 2400.00
Corporate journalism: per 1000 words from GBP 550.00
Web journalism: per 1000 words from GBP 600.00
RATES:
Writing and research category: Low budget
Press releases: per 1000 words GBP 160.00
Press releases: per day (include research time) GBP 270.00
Brochures and annual reports: per day (include 2 or more sets of revisions) GBP 270.00
Speech writing: 15-30 mins (include research and briefing) GBP 1100.00
Corporate journalism: per 1000 words GBP 250.00
Web journalism: per 1000 words GBP 270.00

Notes:

  • Writing articles that require extensive research should be charged for by the hour, at the consultancy rate - see Project fees.
  • Fees for specialist copy written by an expert should include a premium of at least 10% extra.
  • Freelances should charge a premium, for example 25% extra, for taking full responsibility for production up to and including image-setting.
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