What Language does

Language Communications Ltd (trading as Language®) is an independent research, design and campaign consultancy headquartered at 28 Great Strand Street, Dublin. The firm collaborates with social change organisations, public bodies, NGOs and civil society groups to develop strategic communications campaigns on justice, equality and human rights issues, with a methodological emphasis on qualitative research and lived-experience storytelling.

Its service offering spans campaign strategy, qualitative and quantitative research, visual identity and brand design, multi-channel campaign execution (social media, OOH, TV, radio, digital), coalition-building, grassroots organising and media relations. Core deliverables are bespoke campaign projects rather than repeatable products; representative engagements include the Yes Equality marriage referendum campaign (2015, 62% Yes), Together for Yes abortion referendum (2018, 67% Yes), Too Into You with Women's Aid (since 1996), We-Consent with DRCC (2023 launch), Better in a Trade Union with ICTU (2023), Game Changer with GAA and partners (2024) and Further Education & Training (2025).

The firm operates a professional services revenue model, charging bespoke consultancy fees to individual clients on a project or retainer basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Business development is sales-led, driven by direct relationships, sector reputation and referrals within the Irish social change ecosystem. The company is privately held with 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding, no subsidiaries, and serves a single-country (Ireland) market.

Name

Language

Legal name

Language Communications Ltd

Website

https://language.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Language is a Dublin-based independent research, design and campaign consultancy that develops strategic communications campaigns for Irish NGOs, public bodies and civil society coalitions working on justice, equality and human rights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Change Campaign Communications Consulting

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Public Relations Agencies (54182)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Localization, Translation & Transcreation (BPAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Campaign strategy consulting
• Social change communications
• Advocacy campaign design
• NGO communications
• Brand identity design

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Campaign Consultancy Services: Language generates revenue through fees for professional campaign development services, including research, strategic planning, creative design, and campaign execution for social change organisations. The firm collaborates with clients on developing communications programmes for complex social issues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Language is an independent research, design and campaign consultancy that collaborates with social change organisations, NGOs, public bodies, and civil society groups to develop strategic communications campaigns on justice, equality, and human rights issues. The firm delivers end-to-end campaign work — qualitative and quantitative research, brand and identity design, strategic planning, and multi-channel campaign execution — including landmark public referendum campaigns.

Product overview

Language is an independent research, design and campaign consultancy offering campaign communications services for social change organisations. Their portfolio consists of advocacy campaigns focused on justice, equality, and human rights causes, including public referendum campaigns (Yes Equality, Together for Yes, Every Woman), identity design projects (National Women's Council, Women's Aid), and issue-based awareness campaigns (We-Consent, Too Into You, Game Changer, We Act, Better in a Trade Union, Further Education & Training, IHREC All Human All Equal). Each campaign is developed through collaborative research and creative processes, tailored to specific social change objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% vote in favour of abortion rights referendum
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• White Ribbon Ireland, Ruhama, GAA, LGFA, Camogie AssociationsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, Ruhama, GAA and White Ribbon Ireland, supported by LGFA and Camogie Associations commissioned Language to create the Game Changer campaign to combat men's violence against women. The campaign was launched at Croke Park in November 2024.
• Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ICTU commissioned Language in 2023 to create the Better in a Trade Union campaign supporting trade union membership recruitment. The campaign included Trade Union Week in May 2024 and achieved over 3 million audience reach.
• The WheelmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Wheel partnered with Language in 2021 to create the We Act campaign promoting the charity sector in Ireland, working with five additional organisations including Volunteer Ireland, Charities Institute Ireland, Boardmatch, Dóchas, and Disability Federation of Ireland.
• Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Language worked with IHREC in 2019 and 2021 to produce the All Human, All Equal campaign to raise awareness of human rights and equality in Ireland. The partnership produced multiple campaign phases including disability rights videos, anti-racism work, gender-care equality and equality in ageing campaigns across social media, radio, TV and online video.
• Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019DRCC CEO initiated the We-Consent campaign development process with Language, focusing on consent education and cultural change to reduce sexual violence. The campaign launched in March 2023 as an ambitious three-year initiative.
• Together for Yes CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Together for Yes was formed as the national civil society campaign to remove the 8th Amendment. Led by National Women's Council, Coalition To Repeal The 8th Amendment and Abortion Rights Campaign, the coalition worked with Language to deliver a successful referendum campaign achieving 67% yes vote.
• National Women's Council (NWC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017National Women's Council partnered with Language to develop the Every Woman campaign in 2017, focusing on abortion as a healthcare need rather than a political issue. This campaign set the foundation for the subsequent civil society referendum campaign and established the strategic framework used in the successful 2018 abortion referendum campaign.
• Women's AidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Language has worked with Women's Aid since 1996 on all communications programmes, events and campaigns, including the Too Into You campaign to raise awareness about intimate relationship abuse among younger women. The partnership includes ongoing brand refresh and campaign development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forster Communications: Forster is an independent UK communications agency specialising in social purpose, charity, and public sector campaigns. Closely comparable to Language in client mix (NGOs, charities, public bodies), campaign focus, and the integration of brand identity with advocacy work.
• Blue State Digital: Blue State Digital is a digital agency focused on social change, advocacy, and political campaigns. Comparable to Language in working with nonprofits and advocacy coalitions to drive public behaviour change through integrated campaigns.
• Seven Hills: Seven Hills is a UK-based social purpose communications agency serving charities, social enterprises, and public sector bodies. Comparable in target clients, campaign approach, and emphasis on mission-driven strategy.
• 89up: 89up is a purpose-led agency working on social and environmental campaigns for charities and progressive organisations. Comparable to Language in mission, NGO client base, and campaign development focus.
• The Communications Agency: The Communications Agency is a London-based independent PR and communications firm focused on social purpose, charity, and education sectors. Highly comparable to Language given its NGO/charity client base, campaign-led model, and similar size.
• MullenLowe Saltive: MullenLowe's purpose-led division focuses on social impact and behaviour-change campaigns for NGOs and brands. Comparable to Language in the integration of purpose communications with creative campaign execution.
• Purpose: Purpose is a global social impact agency that designs campaigns, movements, and communications strategies for nonprofits, foundations, and progressive brands. Directly comparable to Language in mission, methodology (research-led campaigns), and client base (NGOs and civil society coalitions).

Broad incumbents

• Ogilvy PR: Ogilvy's PR and social marketing practices serve global nonprofits, governments, and purpose-driven brands on integrated behaviour-change campaigns. Comparable in end clients and campaign objectives, but operates as a global network at vastly greater scale than Language.
• Mother London: Mother is a major independent creative agency that has delivered high-profile campaigns with social purpose themes. Comparable to Language in creative quality and recognition but operates at much larger scale and across commercial brand clients.
• Edelman UK (Purpose Practice): Edelman's UK practice has a dedicated purpose and social impact team serving charities, foundations, and public sector bodies on strategic behaviour-change communications. Comparable client base and campaign remit to Language but with global network scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/language___studio

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Investors

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Investments

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