About us

Chalkstream was founded in 2012 by Ben Verinder. 

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We deliver training, consultancy and research that help clients:

 

1. Maximise the opportunities of AI adoption while minimising risks
    

2. Build strong, sustainable reputations
    

3. Successfully handle difficult issues and crises.

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AI and PR

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We help organisations maximise the benefits of AI adoption for public relations and communication while minimising the risks to relationships and reputations.

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We understand the potentially significant benefits for organisations that can leverage the capabilities of artificial intelligence.

 

But we also understand the risks.

 

We support successful AI integration and adoption for communication and public relations across the business, providing ethical direction for responsible use in order to strengthen reputations and relationships while achieving the desired results.

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Consultancy and coaching

 

We supply strategic advisory services to boards, senior teams and communication leads and specialist coaching to leaders on reputation leadership, public relations, change management, issues management and crisis communications.

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Training

 

We also deliver expert training on a wide range of public relations and communications topics, from presentation and public speaking to behavioural science for influence and engagement. 

 

Research

 

We deliver specialist bespoke stakeholder research primarily to clients in the education sector. 

We work in partnership with clients and are proud to have many long-standing customers who value the premium we place on high quality work. 

Our name springs from the chalk streams of the neighbouring Chiltern Hills; their clean, bright waters reflect the clarity of our training, advice and insight. 

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