Ding Dong! It’s time for the autumn round up
Author: Anna Peake
Ding dong! We know it’s been a while.
The past three months have been a whirlwind of activity for our clients, with a whopping eight TV appearances, hundreds of pieces of print and online coverage, roundtables, launch parties and a glamorous red carpet to boot! Naturally our own platforms have taken a back seat.
So, here’s a roundup of what we have been up to for over the past few months.
Brace yourselves, we’ve been busy.
The red carpet rollout
We’re starting off ‘red carpet style’.
In October we supported the management of the red carpet and media attendance at the Child of Wales Awards 2026 for a second year.
The awards celebrated its fifth year, bringing together 700 guests to celebrate the inspiring stories of young people across Wales.
ITV Wales at Six correspondent Dean Thomas caught up with Child of Wales awards founder and CEO, Blanche Sainsbury, live on camera about how the awards continue to shine a light on inspiring children and families in Wales.
He also spoke to this year’s Young Leader award-winner Cathryn Moore, one of Wales’ youngest firefighters. And S4C Heno also filmed highlights of the star-studded evening, while Hits Radio also did an interview with Blanche.
The event generated over 20 pieces of coverage from outlets including Wales247, WalesOnline and Business News Wales.
Insuring the Earth
Elsewhere in news from our other lovely clients, Thomas Caroll has taken on a pretty big challenge, insuring the ‘Earth’.
Ok, so they may not be insuring the real Earth, but they’re starting with Techniquest’s six-metre model of our precious planet. The installation, Gaia, by internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram, is now insured by the independent broker.
Our press release about the launch and the continued 10-year partnership between Thomas Caroll and Techniquest achieved 13 pieces of coverage, including Wales 247 and South Wales Argus.
Coverage that counts…
Our clients have been getting the coverage they deserve, and we want to shout about some of the highlights!
GoCo coverage craze
The latest Go.Compare coverage stats are in, and it’s safe to say they have been making the headlines. We have delivered a whopping 316 pieces of coverage, with 267 containing links (an 84.5% rate)!
Some coverage highlights include:
Widespread coverage of energy-saving tips with links from MSN, Yahoo, The Express and The Independent, while travel stories secured links across MSN, The Mirror, Wales Online and The Liverpool Echo, and home insurance expertise featured in The Independent, Yahoo Finance and the Irish News.
The team secured broadcast appearances on ITV Wales, with Travel Insurance expert Rhys Jones speaking about wildfires and travel insurance, while Gareth Kloet, Energy Expert, gave his take on the energy price cap.
Acorn recycling in the workplace
The FD team also secured coverage for Acorn by Synergie on BBC Wales Today, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Online, featuring a discussion on the importance of recycling in the workplace and encouraging more sustainable business practices.
2wish – sharing meaningful campaigns
We supported a particularly moving campaign centred around 2wish’s men’s bereavement initiative.
BBC Wales Today, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Online shared the story of Aaron Huxter, who tragically lost his daughter Olivia-Grace. The campaign shed light on the importance of support services for grieving families.
2wish CEO Rhian Mannings also appeared live on Wales Today to discuss the campaign and its impact.
Shining the light on Sacyr’s Disability Academy
ITV Wales News at Six also featured our client, Sacyr, shining a light on its Disability Inclusion Academy, aiming to create opportunities and greater accessibility within the construction industry.
Y Deis game show – kicking off series two
We helped Slam Media promote series 2 of their S4C quiz show, Y Deis, by organising comedian Mike Bubbins and BBC Radio Wales presenter Eleri Sion – who starred in celebrity special – to speak to S4C Heno. The celebrity special episode coincided with Welsh Learners Week!
The show’s creator, Gavin Cox, was interviewed by BBC Cymru Fyw sharing how the concept of the show was inspired by his late father.
Mrs Buckét
September was a very successful month for our client, commercial cleaning company, Mrs Buckét.
We reported on the findings of an exclusive survey of manufacturing leaders, securing 32 pieces of coverage focused on cleaning standards and audience challenges within the sector.
Let’s talk digital
We are always excited to hear about the latest in the digital world, so Front Door’s Alex headed to Leeds Digital Festival to gain some key insights to share with the team from talks delivered about AI search and data.
Some standout discussions explored the growing trust in AI search and the best practices for GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation). Hippo’s “No such thing as a synonym” talk highlighted how language can influence a messages interpretation, while, the talk “Is data killing creativity” challenged the industries reliance on data for campaign strategies, encouraging going against data for stand out campaigns.
Elsewhere, Front Door’s Rubie headed over to Hackney to attend the very first 72fest. While conversations on GEO dominated the event, the consensus seemed to be that success isn’t just about coverage, it’s about making sure your content, expertise and purpose all connect. But that ultimately, people are still what make the best stories work.
Raising a glass with Brains Brewery
In August, we helped Brains and Breaking Brands launch new pub The Old Brewery in Cardiff.
The opening night welcomed media and key influencers, with S4C Heno covering the event, including an interview with Welsh Rugby Union legend Alun Wyn Jones. The event generated a total of 23 pieces of coverage across consumer, hospitality, business and trade titles!
Topping out with Bouygues UK
Front Door’s Rachel was seen topping out with Bouygues UK and Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) for the Advanced Technology Centre and Barry Waterfront Campus in the Vale of Glamorgan, alongside visitors from Welsh Government, the Welsh Education Partnership Company, and student ambassadors.
We were delighted to support the topping-out ceremony, marking a significant construction milestone, the event celebrated progress on a project that will create future opportunities for learners and the wider community.
Workshopping wizard
October saw Front Door’s Rosie delivering a storytelling workshop on behalf of Activate West Wales to 50 attendees.
The hands-on session took place in Llanddarog exploring how storytelling can transform social media content and create more engaging posts whilst reducing the time and effort involved in creation. Rosie shared practical advice and techniques to make social media feel more manageable for the attendees.
The feedback following the event was fantastic, with people leaving the workshop feeling more confident about creating content and utilising storytelling.
Supporting businesses and organisations develop skills and confidence is something we are incredibly passionate about, so it was great to hear how much the event was appreciated.
That’s a wrap for autumn
Wow! Looking back, it’s safe to say it has been a busy few months for our team!
From generating hundreds of pieces of media coverage, putting important causes in the spotlight, and helping businesses connect with their audiences. We love to see the impact our clients make across Wales and beyond.
We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year holds!
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