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How are you
telling your story…?

Hello there and welcome to Martis Media!

Social Media? Media and Communications Advice? Crisis Communications? Media Strategy? Magazines or Newsletters? Campaigns? Press and PR? Videos? Training? An Event?

We specialise in making your messages meaningful. Advertising you and yours. And getting your story across. In the right format. Fast.

Content is key. Our team of experienced professionals use their traditional journalistic talents, political clout and strategic skills and combine that with their digital and Social Media know-how to target your audience – whoever that might be.

At Martis Media we tailor our style and level of work for you. It all starts with a friendly chat to discuss your requirements. We then work closely with clients to establish a fool proof media messaging plan – at an associated affordable cost to suit your budget.

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What we do

“It is more important than ever to have a punchy and polished presence in the media.” says company founder Royston Martis (pictured right).

Choosing the right platform and way of telling people your news and stories – internally and externally – is crucial. 

Why would you not want to market yourself?

Our dynamic team of word wizards work closely with clients to help them inform and influence the wider world.

It is good to talk. And we are Social.

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What our clients say

I have been working with Royston and Martis Media since I became Chairman – I would be lost without their expertise in media and communications. We have built up great trust and their experience is invaluable.
Ken Marsh Chairman, Metropolitan Police Federation
I would certainly recommend Royston and his team for anyone who has an expected engagement with the media as part of their role.
Craig TrowPFEW National Board
Martis Media has a great reputation and from our experience, it’s rightly deserved.
Nigel GoodbandChairman, British Transport Police Federation

Royston was delighted to accept an “Outstanding Contribution” Award for #MartisMedia’s communications work at the recent Police Federation Detective’s Awards

No time for Twitter?
Forgetful about Facebook?

To be relevant on Social Media you simply have to be regular.
Your updates have to jump off a page…

Social Media

Our talented team use years of journalistic experience to professionally manage your pages, ensuring you have the appropriate tone of voice – and at the right volume! We make your Social Media messages meaningful.  

We work with a range of clients to ensure what they want to say is heard by customers, people within their own organisations and the wider world. If you have a website, we have a proven track record of driving traffic towards it.

We do more than just regurgitate press releases and post links. We capture and condense – pulling out the lines that will grab readers’ interests. And then tell the world about it with words, pictures, url links and meaningful messages.

And we can do all this in condensed characters!

Years of building Social Media followings for clients and interacting with their customer base has helped keep them current and crucial.

Whether it is updating with relevant news and views, delivering a campaign message, hosting an interactive web chat or live topical tweets from conferences and events – we specialise on promoting the great work of our clients.

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Martis Media’s knowledge and help has been very impressive – they deliver an excellent service to our 30,000 members in relation to Facebook and Twitter.
Ken MarshChairman, Metropolitan Police Federation

Here Are Some Of The Accounts We Manage...

twitter.com/GMPFederation
facebook.com/GMPFederation
twitter.com/MPFed

Sometimes It Can Be
Hard To Be Heard!

Publications

Well why not work with us on an Ezine, Newsletter, Magazine or Annual Report – and let the good people read all about it!

Our top team of journalists, photographers and designers will work closely with you on your tailored online Ezine, Annual Report or hard copy Leaflet, Magazine or Newsletter. Once we have worked with you to choose the right format, we take pride in hearing your news and views, giving them a polish, and making them lively, informative and must read! 

Catchy headlines. Punchy intros. Cracking content. And we complement that with “jump off the page” pictures.

So whether it is a regular online or hard copy magazine you are after, one off conference or event coverage, advertising and promoting your company / business / products our Ezines, Newsletters and Magazines are most definitely the right format for you.

Remember if it is an Ezine you choose, there is the added bonus that – as your bespoke news in an online format – you can easily circulate it on your Social Media channels.

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Here Are Some Of The Ezines We Produce...

essexfedfocus.co.uk
thamestalk.co.uk
sypfcopperconnection.co.uk
We very much enjoyed working with Royston – the quality of the Ezine he produced for our members was informative and professional and was very well received by our officers and key stakeholders. Will definitely be using the services again.
Rachel HanleyChair, Lancashire Police Federation
It’s a pleasure to work with Martis Media. They are a professional company who are as passionate about policing and promoting the good work that the police do as much as we are. Nothing is too much for them, they are always there to help with any aspect of our communications.
Mel WarnesChair, Surrey Police Federation

Using Videos To
Spread The Word…

We work with clients across Britain on getting their message out to the wider world via video.

Videos

Whether it be highlighting outstanding bravery, examples of brilliant police work or to showcase in a meaningful manner what a charity, business or organisation does, we can be relied on to put together short, sharp and fact-filled films that are must watch. 

The videos work wonderfully well on the big screen at Conferences, on client’s Websites and sit superbly on Social Media.

Our top team will work with you on the video’s production – making sure all the right people are in the right place at the right time. The video’s filming – making sure the right questions are asked of the right people. And then the editing – making sure everyone sounds and looks great.

And importantly that your key messages get across.

Working with our colleagues at Go Film, we team up with the British Transport Police Federation on their Awards of Excellence – with our videos praised by leading politicians and senior police officers alike.

And have also produced films for Police Care, Hampshire Police Federation (left), Thames Valley Police Federation and Essex Police Federation. 

Feel free to contact us to discuss how we can produce a video to meet your budget.

Royston and his team put our award winners at ease and this resulted in a brilliant series of films which have not only been viewed thousands of times, but have got great feedback from our members; the most important outcome for us.

The team also created a logo and brochure for the event, assisted with press releases and photography, and shared our social media content, meaning the stories of our brave and tenacious officers reached an even bigger audience.
Nigel GoodbandChairman, British Transport Police Federation

Struggling To Find
Your Story A Home?

Want to get your message across in newspapers, on radio and TV?
Concerned about how to respond to a press call?

PR / Press

Martis Media uses decades of journalistic press and PR experience to act as a middle man between clients and reporters to push careful and considered news, views, statements and stories.

Our team prides ourselves on providing expert, experienced, timely, measured and considered communications advice to those we work with. 

We make our client’s views important and impactful.

High profile work has included working with Greater Manchester Police Federation in the aftermath of the murder of two of their officers and the Metropolitan Police Federation after the terrorist murder of PC Keith Palmer.

We have also worked on securing our clients coverage in all forms of media in a string of high profile campaigns across the country. Including securing nationwide coverage for the Harper’s Law Campaign

Our clients have featured in the Sunday Times, on ITV, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, Sky News, BBC online, the Times, the Metro, the Evening Standard and the Sun as well as on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme, BBC Radio5live and Television news programmes.  

Our proactive work also sees our clients feature regularly in Trade and industry press. And in Local and Regional media.

The help, support, and guidance provided by the Martis Media team is invaluable. The team continue to allow me to confidently project the views and position of my board to the benefit of my members.
Steve TaylorChairman, Essex Police Federation
West Yorkshire Police Federation have used the services of Royston and his team for years. With one good reason, they are top of the game and constantly deliver for us. Martis Media ensure we have a credible and powerful media presence in a fast moving world. What I like best is the availability of the team for advice and the efficiency when we need to get news out.
Brian BoothChairman, West Yorkshire Police Federation

Events

Whether it is a Corporate Event, Charity Event, Conference or Awards Ceremony, we offer complete event management solutions to make your event memorable and successful whilst delivering your aims and engaging your audience.

Offering a bespoke service, and a dedicated team to work on your event from start to finish, we will be there from first conception, to planning and implementation, to post-event follow up

You can outsource your event to us, or we can tailor our approach to produce the elements you need for your event. You can trust our experienced team to provide an efficient and organised service to deliver an event that works.

Our team will Discuss. Plan. Produce. Create. Design. Deliver

We can deliver every element of event production: Venue and AV sourcing and liaison – Sponsorship sales – Design and printing – Brochures – Media planning – Social Media and Press and PR promotion – Video production – Screen content and design – Presenting – Photography

discuss how we can help make your event the very best
We didn’t use to celebrate the bravery and achievements of our police officers… and that wasn’t right. The Awards are a chance to not only say thank you to the officers but also their loved ones behind the scenes…
Craig O’LearyChairman, Thames Valley Police Federation
Thanks for being a great host tonight Royston. Made the evening special for everyone. Perfect blend of humour, energy and celebration
Andy ProphetAssistant Chief Constable, Essex Police

Teaching You The
Tricks Of The Trade

Work with us on some #TailoredTraining
and learn to make your messages meaningful!

Training

Martis Media uses our decades or journalistic and multi-media experience to provide bespoke, challenging, dynamic and interactive Media and Communications training.

Our sessions focus on why having a polished presence in the media is important, ensuring clients are confident and comfortable to interact with reporters. We highlight what they should say and when they should say it and ensure all participants can get plenty of practice!

Want to specialise in Social Media? We can teach you the tricks of Twitter. All the fun of Facebook.

Martis Media can help you find your tone of voice – help you get the volume right – and make sure your messages have that all important impact.

Our training is tailored to individual clients within their sector.

Included in our Media Training is:  
  • A focus on why the media is so important, what delegates want from the media, what journalists want from you
  • Skills needed for TV, radio, face-to-face, and press interviews – and robust practice and feedback. 
  • Case studies of high profile cases – what the media wants, how delegates can look after themselves when in the spotlight
  • Crisis Management and legal knowledge
  • An outline of the huge importance of having an influential presence on Social Media – who is on it, why they are on it and what they want (your audience)
  • What is your social media strategy? What do you want it to be? Discussions on volume (how often you message) and tone of voice (how you say what you are saying)
  • A walk through starting up. What to post and when to post it. Timing is everything
  • The potential pitfalls of social media – including contempt and libel

Feel free to contact us for our rates and to discuss the tailored content you would like in your content.

The TV, Radio and general interview training provided by Martis Media has given me a great deal of confidence in fielding media enquiries. I now feel far better equipped to deal with the variety of media platforms. I found the training informative and thought provoking in that it highlighted the risk of getting it wrong just as importantly as getting it right.
Craig TrowPFEW National Board
An outstanding course provided by Royston and Natalie, which provided us with the skills and knowledge to deal with all types of media issues both locally and nationally. Gloucestershire Police Federation highly recommend Martis Media and the Media Course they provide.
Mike HarrisonFormer Chairman, Gloucestershire Police Federation
The training was perfectly balanced for what is required for Federation Representatives who have a front facing role, especially if they are or will in future be talking to the media.I particular liked the ‘Keep on message’ parts which I have used and will continue to use in the future. Many thanks to you and your team for the excellent introduction into the media world!
Joe LloydWellbeing Lead, Leicestershire Police Federation
The social media training I received was professional, ethical and highly relevant. It was delivered by a company who truly understand policing in the 21st century.
Ben HudsonSecretary, Suffolk Police Federation
The Social Media training we received from Martis Media has helped us to discover a whole new world of advertising our business and keeping in touch with our clients. The training was fun and informative and packed full of useful hints, tips and tricks. We would highly recommend.
Adrian RedmondManger, Oak Tavern and Tap House

Why Not Tell People
All About It…?

Launch a campaign to raise public awareness on the issues you and yours face. Utilising a combination of Press and PR, Social Media, Posters, Websites and Videos we can help advertise and tell your story.

Campaigns

We ensure our campaignsare Bold but Measured. Accurate and Eye Opening. Impactful and Informative. And importantly that your Message is Made Meaningful. 

The Martis Media team is proud to have worked on a number of successful and continuing campaigns and projects – helping to raise public and political awareness of key messages for our clients.

These have included the #CutsHaveConsequences Campaign in England and Wales – more than 1 MILLION Twitter impressions a day and 107 million timelines reached – and the #ItsWhatWeDo Campaign in Scotland – more than 1 million video views!

In 2016, we produced video-led campaigns to mark The Police Dependants’ Trusts 50th Anniversary with the hashtag #WelfareThatWorks

In 2020 we are the Media and Communications team behind the #HarpersLaw campaign, which seeks to create a new law to jail for life those that kill emergency services workers. Blanket coverage has been secured across TV, Radio and Print Media and we helped to secure meetings with politicians from all parties.

And we continue to support clients as they battle on a daily basis to get their message across to the press, public, police leaders and politicians.

Some of the Campaign services we can provide for our clients include:

  • Building a Campaign Strategy
  • Consultancy and Coordination
  • Research and Development
  • Media and Communications
  • Social Media Messaging
  • Images, Artwork and Design Support
  • Videos and Graphics

Working with web developers Adrich and video production companies, along with a pool of highly experienced photographers and designers, we ensure whatever requirements clients have for their campaign/video are met.

The Martis Media team quickly grasped the messaging that needs to be published in a highly professional way, engaging and advising us on the appropriate pathways for us to follow. Our profile has been raised significantly for all the right reasons. Martis Media are now an integral and important part of our team.
Gary ThwaiteChief Executive, Civil Nuclear Police Federation
Martis Media have worked tirelessly in publicising and campaigning on the areas that matter to our members on social media – which has led to an increase in the media exposure for the DPF. Royston and his team are always available to discuss issues and give advice on how to address areas of conflict when using social media.
Mitch BattGeneral Secretary, Defence Police Federation

Meet The Team

Based in sunny Soho, London town, Martis Media
was formed in the summer of 2013. Come meet the team…

Royston Martis

Founder

RoamingRoyston – to give him his Twitter handle – is an award-winning media and communication professional who takes personal pride in his ability to get a meaningful message across.

Former Deputy Editor of trade bible Police Review magazine, and highly commended at the Professional Publishers Association awards, Royston has written for all national newspapers and appeared on radio and TV as a policing expert. He has also written a column for the Police Oracle website.

In his spare time he enjoys sport (watching more these days than playing), comedy and music (both watching thankfully), socialising and generally chatting. A lot. Even to his two delightful daughters. ​

Sarah Ingram​

Head of Media​

Experienced journalist Sarah Ingram worked for five years as a reporter on Police Review magazine where she spent her time travelling the UK looking for the best stories and getting to know the men and women who police the country.

She is now based in the beautiful Cotswolds where she tries to retain her sanity while looking after three small children. Alongside journalism, social media and public relations work, she also works in audiobooks and teaches yoga. She has no hobbies in her spare time because she has no spare time. Follow Sarah on Twitter @Sarah1ngram

Erena Laird

Head of Content

Erena worked as Police Review’s chief sub-editor (the person who corrects all the spelling mistakes…) for nine years, and has been working in journalism and magazine editing for 20 years. Erena’s Police Review production team were twice shortlisted for the Press Gazette magazine sub-editing team of the year awards. She’s a self-confessed grammar nerd and loves a good witty headline. As well as social media, Erena also leads on design for all our Ezines, Newsletters and Annual Reports.

Erena lives in southeast London with her husband and two small children and is a Governor at her local primary school. She’s also a running enthusiast, and can often be found getting up at the crack of dawn to go for a run. She has completed two marathons, and is planning more. If you’re fast, you can follow Erena on Twitter @erenalaird​

Wendy Thomas

Head of Production

Wendy worked for Police Review magazine for nine years in various roles – from Advertising to Office Manager. During that time she attended many police events and conferences across the UK, meeting officers and gaining an excellent understanding of policing. She leads on planning and coordination on Martis Media projects and on securing Martis Media advertising space.

Now living in Surrey with her husband and two daughters, life is busy. She carries out voluntary work in her local school, including fundraising and event organising. Being a proud Welsh woman, it’s only natural she is a feisty rugby fan! Follow Wendy on Twitter @WelshWendyT​

Natalie Hill

Account Manager

Natalie joined the team from Police Mutual, where she worked in marketing. With a keen interest in all things Social Media, she enjoys nothing more than getting stuck into Martis Media’s varying strands of work.

When she is not discovering her new Soho surroundings, Natalie spends a lot of her spare time enjoying the sights and sounds of the seaside. If she’s not at the beach, you can usually find her on a train roaming the UK, hanging out with her better half, visiting friends back at home in the Midlands or one of her four siblings dotted around the country. See what she’s been up to @ItsNatHill​

Tracy Wells

Account Manager

Tracy worked for 13 years in senior sales and managerial roles across various public sector publications and national newspapers, including 6 years on Police Review as Group Commercial Manager. As well as specialising in events and sponsorship for Martis Media’s clients, she also keeps the team updated with what’s going on in the media.

Tracy can often be found in her spare time running or rolling round in the mud at boot camp classes. Rest assured, to balance this she also still loves going out and socialising and is a regular at our events!

We also work with a selection of trusted journalists, photographers, designers, film makers and website developers to offer you the solutions to your communications conundrums!

Our contact details

Email

royston@martismedia.co.uk