Mercator Group PR Case Study: Employer Branding Campaign Success

Mercator Group PR Case Study Employer Branding Campaign Success

In this video, Pearl Cassiri breaks down how Pearl Lemon PR helped Mercator Group, a UK-based technology consulting and digital transformation company, combine PR + employer branding to strengthen hiring efforts, publicize their new brand name, and showcase a people-first culture that attracts top talent.

Over 3-4 months, our team built a PR narrative around growth, leadership, and internal talent development, resulting in over 20 media features, a Bloomberg press release, and multiple high-authority leadership spotlights featuring the founder and C-suite.

Client

Mercator Group (formerly Mercator IT Solutions)
Tech Consulting Digital Transformation UK

Client

Campaign Objectives

What We Did

Narrative Strategy​

Narrative Strategy

We developed a storytelling approach focused on:

  • Rapid company growth
  • Leadership excellence
  • Internal promotions & people development
  • Stability and innovation within the UK tech sector

Media Mix

Our PR deliverables included:

  • Press releases (growth, rebrand, leadership)
  • Feature interviews with founder and C-suite
  • Awards submissions
  • Profiles in tech, business, and leadership outlets
Media Mix ​

Search Visibility for the Rebrand

To help the new name “Mercator Group” gain traction, we ensured:

  • It appeared in article titles
  • It was referenced heavily in body copy
  • Senior leadership quotes linked back to the brand
  • Press releases included structured metadata and brand keywords

This strengthened the company’s SERP footprint within weeks.

Employer Brand Assets

We crafted people-first stories about:

  • Long-term employee growth
  • Promotions from intern – C-suite
  • Leadership philosophy
  • Career development opportunities

These resonated strongly with prospective applicants researching the company online.

Employer Brand Assets

Selected Media Features

Bloomberg Company Growth & Rebrand Announcement

A high-authority press release covering: Mercator Group’s rapid expansion Strategic brand transition Leadership quotes from CIO Sarah Bennett Helped solidify search presence for the new name.

Technology Magazine Founder Mark Churchouse Feature

A leadership profile exploring: Mark’s career journey Vision for the company Approach to digital transformation This strengthened Mercator’s B2B credibility and brand positioning within the tech sector.

IDG Connect CIO Sarah Bennett Spotlight

A deeply human, high-impact story: Began as an intern Rose to CIO over 20 years Demonstrated Mercator’s commitment to employee development This feature significantly enhanced their employer branding narrative.

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Companies (London)

Mercator Group earned:

  • A spot in London’s Fastest-Growing Companies list
  • Additional recognition shared across company socials and recruitment materials
Top 10 Fastest-Growing Companies (London)

Results

Key Takeaways​

Key Takeaways

  • Rebrands solidify faster when media adopt the new name in article titles.
  • Employee growth stories (e.g., intern CIO) are far more impactful than vague culture claims.
  • Combining top-tier business media + niche vertical publications creates both reach and depth.
  • Awards + PR together create compounding credibility for hiring, partnerships, and sales.

Work With Pearl Lemon PR

If you want your tech consultancy or digital transformation firm to:

  • Gain media coverage
  • Strengthen employer branding
  • Improve hiring outcomes
  • Make your rebrand visible and trusted

We can help.

Work With Pearl Lemon PR

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