About Us
Watermark Communications is a specialist public relations and marketing agency serving the maritime and marine sector, celebrating its seventh year of business.
Based within the vibrant Solent Freeport region, at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, Watermark is situated at the heart of the UK’s commercial marine and leisure boating sectors, which also boasts direct international connections, enabling the team to provide seamless worldwide client support.
Founder, Hannah Kent Colls provides agency services directly to Watermark’s clients on a consultancy, retainer, or project basis; with further specialisms expertly delivered by our web and UX development, creative design, technical copywriting, and advanced digital support team.
Since its inception, Watermark’s team has supported 44 brands in the management and implementation of their marketing, digital, events, and public relations activities.
The Watermark Difference
Watermark provides all aspects of marketing and public relations management and implementation, principally across the marine and maritime domain.
Services span branding, strategic planning, creative design, social media management, video/vlog production, website development, advertising buying, market research, exhibition support, product launches, content curation and media liaison, delivering quality results, consistently, and cost effectively.
Watermark’s unique and extensive industry knowledge spans marine and maritime prime sectors, and sub-sectors, from leisure boating, commercial marine, shipping, through to ocean exploration and offshore energy support.
Complementing Watermark’s longstanding connections with relevant stakeholders and influencers, we also have extensive and comprehensive industry-specific, domestic, and international media lists. This enables us to regularly secure our clients unsurpassed media coverage, and extend their audience reach.
Testimonials
We brought in Hannah at Watermark to engage and direct my team on marketing and PR efforts. Hannah delivered a strategy and provided the impetus to significantly propel the business’ marketing communications on a long-term basis. I was very happy with her initiative and how to get us the most “bangs for our buck.
Her presentation and communication skills are always spot on. I always felt refreshed that she sought to understand the team’s viewpoint before helping the conversation move along with her experience. I trust Hannah’s professional opinion, so if she feels that she can add value to a business then I would take it seriously.
Watermark Communications has been instrumental in transforming Robosys Automation’s brand visibility and market reach. Their ability to distill complex maritime technology into accessible, engaging messaging has directly contributed to our growing presence in both UK and global markets.
Their strategies, event support, and award submissions have not only amplified our credibility but also opened doors to new partnerships and opportunities.
What truly sets them apart is their deep understanding of the maritime sector, combined with an agile and proactive approach. They’re more than a communications agency—they’re a trusted partner in our growth journey.
Finding the right strategic partners to draw upon their expertise and experience is key to running a successful business, therefore we decided to work with Hannah and her team at Watermark as they came highly recommended, and due to their business’ proven reach within the sector.
Their insights into our industry has efficiently translated into effective content, design, and customer engagement.
Watermark has created and rolled out an impressive marcoms strategy for our maritime experiences event company; encompassing the launch, video production, public relations, media relations, website design, and social media.
They also provided the branding and livery of our boats, along with the sourcing of Aegir’s extensive array of apparel, safety gear and promotional materials, plus they were instrumental in helping to recruit the inhouse events team on our behalf.
The Watermark team always ensure that our brand is at the fore. Hannah is passionate about all things maritime, is always exploring publicity and media opportunities, plus her press contacts appear endless.
