Award-winning,
international, communications
& tech PR agency

Touchdown,
a Ruder Finn company

Touchdown PR is an international enterprise communications and tech PR agency with PR professionals in offices across the globe, including the USA, Europe, APAC and ANZ.

Our tech PR agency specializes in enterprise technology innovation ranging from mobility, cybersecurity, data protection/management and storage, to networks, communications, big data, Artificial Intelligence and cloud.

 

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Media Relations

Our team prides itself on its relationships with the media across business and financial, technology and cybersecurity industry trade media, key vertical market publications, national newspapers, as well as emerging media including Substacks, podcasts and creator-led influencer channels (such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and expert-led communities).

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Analyst Relations

Touchdown has longstanding relationships with leading experts at globally recognized analyst groups, including Gartner, 451 Research and Forrester, among many others. Good analyst relationships can be instrumental in building a strong reputation and generating sales leads.

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Social Media

Social media has become an integral tool for business success, allowing companies to reach their desired audiences across the globe and expand their brands and customer bases. But, it can be tricky to know how to ‘do’ social well. Commanding attention on social media doesn’t come from retweets and posts, it comes from analytics, strategy and planning.

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Global Communications

Touchdown has built an outstanding reputation for delivering highly integrated global communication campaigns that maximize coverage and impact in every key territory. 

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AI Search & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

AI search has fundamentally transformed how technology companies are discovered, evaluated and understood. Touchdown partners with Ruder Finn’s TechLab to help clients build visibility in AI-generated answers and create communications strategies that help AI describe and cite companies accurately and consistently.

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Tim Hurley

Tim Hurley

Global Managing Director

Tim Hurley is Global Managing Director at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, and is based in Boston. With nearly 30 years of experience in B2B technology PR, he provides strategic counsel to clients ranging from high-growth startups to global enterprise brands, and he specializes in executive advisory, crisis communications and business/financial media relations. Tim has advised leading technology companies across AI, cybersecurity, SaaS and enterprise IT throughout his career.

Ben Ralph

Ben Ralph

Managing Director - UK

Ben Ralph is Managing Director UK at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, and is based in Basingstoke. He specializes in strategic communications, executive thought leadership and AI visibility for fast-growing B2B technology companies, helping brands tell compelling stories across the UK, EMEA and beyond. Ben leads the UK team and has extensive experience delivering integrated PR programmes across cybersecurity, enterprise software, networking and IT services.

Amy Longo

Amy Longo

Executive Vice President

Amy is Executive Vice President at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn company, and is based in Chicago. She has extensive experience leading global communications programs and has helped both Fortune 500 and startup technology companies build category leadership through integrated communications programs, bold executive positioning, and sharp messaging. Amy specializes in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity across B2B and consumer tech. She leads the U.S. Touchdown team, focusing on client strategy, business growth, and team development.

Hannah Sobolewski

Hannah Sobolewski

Associate Director

Hannah is Associate Director at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, and one of the agency’s longest-serving team members. She specializes in B2B technology PR, with expertise across cybersecurity, cloud services and data storage, leading integrated communications programs for global technology brands. Hannah combines strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail to deliver impactful campaigns across EMEA and APAC.

Jess Luhrman

Jess Luhrman

Vice President

Jessica Luhrman is Vice President at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, and is based in San Antonio. She leads strategic communications programs for B2B technology companies, specializing in cybersecurity, AI, data storage and emerging technologies. With more than a decade of agency experience, Jessica combines operational excellence with strategic counsel to help clients strengthen their market position and achieve measurable business results.

Derrick Shannon

Derrick Shannon

Vice President

Derrick Shannon is Vice President at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, and is based in Austin, where he leads strategic communications programs for enterprise technology clients. He specializes in executive communications, thought leadership and media relations, helping organizations tell compelling stories across AI, hybrid cloud, enterprise IT, digital infrastructure and climate technology. Derrick is known for translating complex topics into clear, impactful narratives that strengthen brand authority and support long-term growth.

Jocelyn Disque

Jocelyn Disque

Vice President

Jocelyn Disque is Vice President at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, and is based in Austin. She leads strategic communications for high-growth B2B technology companies, specializing in executive communications, AI visibility, corporate narrative development, thought leadership and media relations. A former NCAA Division I student-athlete, Jocelyn brings a collaborative, team-first approach to her communication style, leadership and mentoring.

Olivia Manning

Olivia Manning

Account Director

Olivia Manning is Account Director at Touchdown PR, a Ruder Finn Company, based in Basingstoke. With more than six years of experience in B2B technology PR, she leads integrated global communications campaigns across sectors including cybersecurity, retail, manufacturing and supply chain. Olivia is known for her strategic approach, creative storytelling and strong media relationships that help clients build credibility and raise their profile.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Touchdown PR has been a strong partner to Protegrity. The team is proactive, responsive and highly adaptable, helping us pivot quickly as our business priorities and messaging needs evolve. They make it easy to engage our broader team of subject matter experts, bringing the right perspectives together and creating a clear process for turning that collective expertise into meaningful PR opportunities. Their work has also helped us strengthen our visibility and maintain a consistent share of voice relative to our competitors. Most importantly, they adjust to Protegrity’s needs and operate as a true extension of our organization.

Chris Gaebler, CMO
Protegrity

“Touchdown is a tremendous partner for Blue Mantis and has been for the past several years. They know our business inside and out, work extremely well with our organization, and have proactively and strategically generated consistent media coverage that helps support our business growth. I would highly recommend Touchdown.”

Coleen Greco, CMO
Blue Mantis

Touchdown are truly an extension of our team. They give us everything you look for in an agency; creative ideas, strategic recommendations and A*results/delivery. For me what sets them apart is that every single team member is an expert, in the past I’ve worked with agencies that pitch you the A team and you work with the C team. For Touchdown we work with exactly the same people that pitched us and our relationship is unrivalled because of it.

Georgia Marchant, Director Global Communications
Fluke Corporation

Thanks so much for all the hard work, top quality output and sage advice over the last 3 years, I certainly I have learnt a lot being in your company and having you on hand. I will recommend Touchdown in a heartbeat to anyone and if I get to work with you again it will be a treat.

Georgia Marchant, Director Global Communications
Fluke Corporation

Touchdown is great and highly responsive. I have worked with them twice and would gladly do so again.

David Stuart, Former Senior Director, Product Marketing
Sentra

Touchdown PR has become a true extension of our communications team, combining strategic insight with exceptional execution and a collaborative approach that makes them a pleasure to work with. The trust and chemistry we’ve built have been invaluable as we’ve steadily expanded our PR footprint around the world. I would highly recommend them to any technology company looking for an agency partner to elevate its brand and expand its global reach.

Leigh Grainger, Marketing and Public Relations Manager
StorMagic

Our team work from offices in the USA, Europe and APAC.

United States
Austin, TX
Suite 151,
3737 Executive Center Dr,
TX 78731
+1 (512) 599 4015

United States
New York, NY
425 E 53rd St,
New York,
NY 10022

Germany
Munich
Friedenstr. 27
82178 Puchheim

Netherlands
Amsterdam
Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat 57,
1058 GC Amsterdam

United Kingdom
London
29 Finsbury Circus,
London,
EC2M 7AQ

United Kingdom
Basingstoke
Network House,
Basing View,
Basingstoke,
RG21 4HG
+44 1252 717040

France
Paris
102 Avenue,
Edouard Vaillant,
92100,
Boulogne-Billancourt

Israel
Herzliya
Ben Yehuda 72,
Herzliya

Get in touch
[email protected]

Our team works from offices in the USA, Europe and APAC.

United States
Austin, TX
Suite 151,
3737 Executive Center Dr,
TX 78731
+1 (512) 599 4015

United States
New York, NY
425 E 53rd St,
New York,
NY 10022
+1 (512) 599 4015

Germany
Munich
Friedenstr. 27
82178 Puchheim
+49 89 21526440

Netherlands
Amsterdam
Nest Building,
Laan van Kronenburg 14,
1183 AS Amsterdam
+31 20 658 9538

United Kingdom
London
29 Finsbury Circus,
London,
EC2M 7AQ
+44 1252 717040

United Kingdom
Basingstoke
Network House,
Basing View,
Basingstoke,
RG21 4HG
+44 1252 717040

France
Paris
102 Avenue,
Edouard Vaillant,
92100,
Boulogne-Billancourt
+33 (0) 1 81 89 28 23

Israel
Herzliya
Ben Yehuda 72,
Herzliya

Get in touch
[email protected]