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Turning Innovation into Credibility

LinkUp Partners is a PR agency for companies shaping the future. We turn breakthrough technology into compelling stories that capture media attention, shape conversations, and build trust.

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Why PR Matters for Innovative Companies

PR is more than promotion. It’s about building credibility.

Technology alone doesn’t build market trust.

Customer Trust

Build credibility into every B2B sales conversation.

Fundraising

Give investors credible third-party validation of your technology.

Hiring

Build a brand that attracts the people you need to grow.

Why LinkUp

We understand technology. We know how to make the market listen.

We go beyond press release distribution — we design stories that make your company understood, remembered, and talked about.

Media Relationships That Get You Heard

With 20 years of experience and a strong network across the media, we connect your company with the right journalists and outlets.

Making Complex Technology Clear

From AI and software to mobility, VC, and finance, we turn complex technology into stories the market can understand.

Strategy That Builds Your Brand

From defining your core message to developing and pitching stories, we build a clear and consistent position for your brand.

Agile Execution, Built for Startup Speed

We keep processes lean and execute with agility.

  1. Sukyung Kim, CEO of Linkup PartnersCEO

    Clare Kim

    VC & Startup Specialist · Founder

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  2. Jaeung Noh, Director at Linkup Partners

    JaeWoong Noh

    Director · Media & Storytelling Specialist

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  3. Changkyum Kim, Director at Linkup Partners

    ChanGyeum Kim

    Director · PR & HR Specialist

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Services

From PR to GEO — We Build Your Company's Trust Assets.

We build lasting brand visibility across media, search, and AI—keeping your brand discoverable and citable. Our hands-on specialists execute everything from messaging strategy to media pitching.

Hands-on specialists from different backgrounds work directly on each project

Professionals with experience across capital markets, startups, media, and tech solutions participate directly from strategy to writing and media pitching.

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Positioning & Messaging

Brand Positioning & Messaging Strategy

We develop clear messaging and compelling growth narratives that customers, investors, and the media can understand at a glance.

  • Brand Positioning
  • Core messaging & growth narratives
  • Company & product messaging

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Media Relations

Media Relations & Story Development

We go beyond press releases—turning your story into a compelling narrative that earns media attention and shapes market conversations.

  • Press releases
  • Feature story & interview pitching
  • Data-driven stories & trend content

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Leadership Branding

Thought Leadership & Executive Branding

We turn executive insight into content that positions them as leading voices in the industry.

  • Executive interviews
  • Expert columns & contributed articles
  • Interview preparation & messaging

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GEO & AI Search

GEO & AI Search Visibility

We connect earned media with your owned content to help generative AI discover, understand, and cite your brand.

  • GEO-Optimized Newsroom Content
  • Structured Data for Company & Product Information
  • AI Citation & Brand Mention Tracking

Our Impact

Beyond Exposure — We Change How the Market Sees and Trusts You

We turn your technology and achievements into a clear message that compounds into lasting brand equity across media, search, and AI.

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Companies We’ve Worked With

We’ve worked with companies across AI & software, healthcare, finance, mobility, proptech, and more.

Pre-A to IPO

Across Every Stage of Growth

From early-stage ventures to late-stage companies, we support businesses throughout their growth journey.

4,000+

Media Placements

From press releases to interviews and feature stories, we help companies get their stories in front of the right audiences.

95%

Client Renewal Rate

We build long-term partnerships grounded in trust.

Annual Media Coverage

Annual Media Exposure870% Growth in Media Exposure (Company A) (Company A)

Reach per press release

Press Release Placements275%275% Growth in Press Release Placements (Company B)

Feature & Interview Coverage

Feature/interview share grew from 12% to 12% → 42% Growth in Feature & Interview Coverage (Company C)

Clients

Service Plans

Basic

For companies looking for basic media coverage.

Standard

For companies looking to build brand awareness through ongoing media relations and proactive story development.

Premium GEO+

For companies looking to build on media PR with brand visibility and credibility across generative AI and LLM-powered search.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is GEO+ (Generative Engine Optimization) under the Premium plan different from standard PR?

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GEO+ includes everything in the Standard plan, plus GEO-focused content designed to help generative AI recognize your brand as a trusted source.

Alongside media-ready articles, we create structured newsroom content designed to help AI algorithms understand and cite your brand—extending your visibility beyond traditional search.

How does the Basic Plan’s “one project per month” work?

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The Basic plan is designed for early-stage companies that want to focus their PR efforts around key moments rather than maintain an ongoing media activity.

Instead of spreading a fixed monthly retainer across everything, we focus on securing essential coverage around your company’s key milestones—product launches, funding rounds, and major business results.

Based on your priorities and upcoming milestones, we recommend the right approach—from press release development and distribution to feature story and executive interview pitching—so you can make the most of your PR resources.

Can we still do PR without a major announcement like funding or a product launch?

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Yes, absolutely. Strong PR material isn't limited to product launches or funding news.

Customer case studies, usage data, market shifts, the technical expertise your team has built, your founder's industry outlook, company culture, and growth milestones can all be newsworthy. LinkUp Partners digs into the data and experience already sitting inside your company and shapes it into press releases, feature stories, interviews, and trend reports.

That said, credible content needs to be grounded in verifiable facts, data, and customer examples that can be publicly shared.

What's the difference between a press release, a feature story, and an executive interview?

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A press release is best for quickly and accurately announcing new developments, such as product launches, funding, contracts, and partnerships.

A feature story connects your business to broader market or industry trends to demonstrate expertise and differentiation. An executive interview shares your founding story, leadership philosophy, and vision for the industry, building credibility for both the company and its leadership.

Linkup Partners assesses your goals and available material to strategically combine all three formats.

Does hiring a PR agency guarantee coverage in the outlets we want?

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Traditional media relations operates on an earned media basis, meaning each outlet decides what is newsworthy and what gets published. As a result, no agency can guarantee coverage in a specific outlet.

Rather than simply distributing your message, LinkUp Partners identifies newsworthy angles and data that resonate with journalists and readers, then tailors each pitch to the outlet. We focus less on the number of placements and more on securing credible coverage that accurately communicates your key messages.

Paid or sponsored content can be discussed separately from standard media relations, on a case-by-case basis.

When does PR start to show results, and how do you measure success?

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Unlike advertising, PR isn't about measuring immediate conversions — it's a cumulative process of building your company's message and credibility over time.

We start by defining your positioning and core messaging, then build search visibility and media references through press releases, feature stories, and interviews. While individual news can gain traction quickly, building lasting brand awareness and market presence typically takes 3–6 months of consistent effort.

We measure success holistically — not just article count, but coverage in target outlets, key message pull-through, changes in search results, inbound inquiries and partnership opportunities, founder visibility, and whether your brand is being mentioned and cited in AI search.

How is GEO different from SEO, and how do you approach AI search?

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SEO focuses on improving your visibility in search engine results. GEO focuses on helping generative AI accurately understand your company and cite your brand as a source in AI-generated answers.

This requires a foundation of credible media coverage, consistent company information, content that directly answers relevant questions, a structured newsroom, and ongoing monitoring and refinement of AI search mentions and citations.

From translating complex technology into compelling stories, to building media relationships, to optimizing for AI search — partner with Linkup Partners' PR experts for your next step.

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