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Mission-critical connectivity provider Contrivian has appointed Ilex Content Strategies as its public relations agency of record, tasking the London-based firm with delivering strategic communications to support international sales.
Contrivian serves governments, emergency responders, energy operators, mining companies and enterprises operating in remote environments where connectivity needs to remain stable, secure and predictable. The company provides intelligent mission-critical connectivity designed to modernise networks without adding complexity or disruption.
Scope of the engagement
Ilex will deliver international media relations and strategic consultancy aligned to Contrivian’s sales objectives. The work will span targeted media engagement, thought leadership and communications aimed at increasing the company’s visibility across its key markets.
Ilex will use what it calls its Borderless PR model to deliver consistent messaging and global reach without the need for multiple local agencies. The firm will work alongside Juniper Digital and fractional Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Ray.
Building on early results
Contrivian Chief Executive Officer, Grant Kirkwood, pointed to the agency’s existing familiarity with the sector as a factor in the appointment.
“While we have worked with communications agencies in the past, we have never experienced the depth of industry knowledge and expertise that we have with Ilex. They get what we do as a business and I trust that they will support our objectives with strategic media relations that have already generated leads for us,” Kirkwood explained.
“It’s rare to find a partner that can deliver value from day one without the need to explain and educate them on the business. That has been a clear differentiator,” he continued. “While we can focus on connectivity, we know our customers are kept in the loop of our news through Ilex’s global reputation and efficiency.”
Growth ambitions
Matthew Whalley, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Ilex Content Strategies, outlined the agency’s approach to the account.
“Contrivian has strong leadership and clear ambitions for growth. Our focus is on turning that into market momentum, ensuring the right audiences understand who they are, what they stand for and why it matters,” Whalley commented.
“When that’s done well, it directly supports sales and accelerates growth. We’re looking forward to working closely with the team to make that happen.”
About the companies
Contrivian provides intelligent mission-critical connectivity for organisations operating in remote and demanding environments, spanning government, emergency services, energy, mining and enterprise sectors.
Ilex Content Strategies, founded in 2012, works with telecoms, cloud, cybersecurity, data centre and digital infrastructure organisations at points of growth, repositioning and market expansion. The firm combines sector expertise with strategic communications to build visibility and support commercial outcomes.
Last Updated on May 15, 2026 by Nick Ross
