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Our thoughts, media insights and Skin news

Homebuilding and Renovating ShowSkin News
13/09/2022

Visit the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at ExCeL

Skin Communications is pleased to be able to promote the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at ExCeL in London. With a London-centric campaign, utilising OOH at London termini stations along with…
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Bordeaux Wine MonthSkin News
12/09/2022

Be inspired during Bordeaux Wine Month

During the month of September, selected independent retailers across the UK are taking part in Bordeaux Wine Month. This annual promotion is a fantastic opportunity to taste Bordeaux wines, attend masterclasses,…
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Wine and SeafoodSkin News
07/09/2022

Bordeaux Wines at Abergavenny Food Festival

Bordeaux Wines will be at the Abergavenny Food Festival  from 17th to 18th September 2022 in Monmouthshire for a 2-day feast of Bordeaux wine and food. Meet the team at…
Ian Southey
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Theatre seatsOur Thoughts
07/09/2022

Let me entertain you!

Pre-Covid, I was a big supporter of the cinema and theatre industry. I’ve always enjoyed going to see the latest releases since visiting my local Odeon as a child. Theatre…
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Wine BarSkin News
31/08/2022

Bordeaux Wines in partnership with Vagabond, Humble Grape and Davy’s

Bordeaux Wines on trade Partnership launched in July with Independent wine chain Vagabond across their full bar portfolio in Central London, Heathrow T5 and Birmingham. Further promotions appeared at Humble…
Ian Southey
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Skin News
27/07/2022

Audley End to host celebration of local gardening with brand new BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair

The stunning setting of Audley End House and Gardens in Essex is the backdrop for a new ‘don’t miss’ event for keen gardeners across the East of England this autumn,…
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Channel 4 LogoMedia Insights
13/07/2022

The Channel 4 privatisation saga continues

Our Head of Broadcast, David Nix, provides his thoughts on the ongoing C4 privatisation debate Idris Elba’s recent intervention into the C4 Privatisation debate has added an extra layer into…
Ian Southey
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Skin News
13/07/2022

Eroica Britannia postponed for 2022

Since our last update showcasing our vintage bicycles and ongoing training programme for this year’s Eroica Britannia event at Goodwood in August, we unfortunately bring the news that our charity…
Justin Mallinson
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Hyper Japan Festival PosterSkin News
13/07/2022

HYPER JAPAN is back

HYPER JAPAN, the UK’s biggest festival of Japanese culture, returns to London on 22nd July – 24th July 2022. Skin Communications' media campaign launched at the beginning of the month,…
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Three people drinking wine on beachSkin News
13/07/2022

Bordeaux Wines at Rock Oyster Festival

Bordeaux Wines will be at the Rock Oyster Festival 29th to 31st July 2022 at Dinham House, Wadebridge in Cornwall for a 3-day feast of Bordeaux wine and food. Meet the team…
Ian Southey
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Skin News
26/05/2022

Skin Comms in training for our Eroica Britannia classic bike ride

Thank you to all those who have already sponsored us at Skin. We are on the way to reaching our target of raising £2,022 for Together for Short Lives: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/skin-comms…
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Skin News
26/05/2022

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Good Food Show return to Birmingham for Summer 2022

At Skin, we are delighted to have been associated with the BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer since 2013. As we enter our 10th year of partnership…
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Media Insights
26/05/2022

Skin signs up to Pitch Positive Pledge

The IPA and ISBA have launched this month their much-anticipated Pitch Positive Pledge, a joint initiative that seeks to improve the behaviours of agencies and advertisers around pitching for the…
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Skin News
26/05/2022

Summer Sipping with Bordeaux Refreshing Wines

Summer Sipping has arrived in the UK with Bordeaux Refreshing Wines. Launched this month through an integrated communications plan that mirrors the diversity of the Bordeaux terroir showcasing the wide…
Ian Southey
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Justin with bikeSkin News
19/04/2022

Skin riding for Together for Short Lives

Back in February of this year, our co-founder and cycling enthusiast, Justin, announced that Skin Communications would be participating in this year’s Eroica Britannia, the iconic vintage cycling event for…
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The Cycle Show at Alexandra PalaceSkin News
14/04/2022

Skin Communications in tandem with The Cycle Show

Full-service marketing communications agency, Skin Communications, has been selected by client partners, Immediate Live, to provide media planning and buying support for The Cycle Show and London EBIKE Festival appearing for…
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Elizabeth Line LogoMedia Insights
13/04/2022

“The train now arriving…”

The mammoth Crossrail project will soon see the completion of the Elizabeth line stretching more than 60 miles from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central London tunnels across…
Ian Southey
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Alzheimer's Research UK LogoSkin News
22/03/2022

Skin Communications appointed by Alzheimer’s Research UK

Full-service marketing communications agency, Skin Communications, has been selected by UK charity Alzheimer’s Research UK to provide media planning and buying in support of a Charity Partner bid project across…
Ian Southey
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Earth from spaceOur Thoughts
22/03/2022

It is never too late to save the planet

There are so many things to think about when setting up a business – financial plans, legal requirements, etc. Nowadays there is an extra point to add to the list.…
Justin Mallinson
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The Batman poster on busMedia Insights
22/03/2022

Breaking through £1bn barrier

The Batman was released on 4 March in 709 locations across the UK – a record for Warner Bros. The release topped that of 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of…
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Two men pouring wineSkin News
09/03/2022

Skin Communications extends its partnership with Bordeaux Wines UK to 2024

Full-service marketing communications agency, Skin Communications, has extended its partnership with the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), the organisation that represents and promotes Bordeaux wines, following a competitive tender. Skin’s…
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Spring FlowersSkin News
09/02/2022

Countdown to Spring

With less than six weeks to go until Spring officially arrives, we are already looking forward to temperatures rising, lighter mornings, the hum of lawn mowers and what is typically…
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Skin News
02/02/2022

Skin en Tour

With a new year comes new hopes and dreams and in some cases resolutions. While I don’t normally bother with these, sometimes an idea can linger in one’s mind and…
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Skin News
02/02/2022

Congratulations Ian!

The IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) plays an integral role in the development of Skin Communications. When we launched Skin in October 2020, we were invited to join their…
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Skin News
17/11/2021

Skin Communications appointed by Together for Short Lives

Full-service marketing communications agency, Skin Communications, has been appointed by national charity Together for Short Lives, the only UK-wide charity for the 99,000 seriously ill children and their families living…
Ian Southey
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Sky Glass TVsMedia Insights
16/11/2021

Visionary or just plain glass

With a launch as important as this, one wonders how brave Comcast’s Sky was being with the name of their latest product ‘Sky Glass’. The first thing that sprung to…
Justin Mallinson
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Media Insights
09/10/2021

No Time to Cry

After 18 months of delay, the much anticipated 25th instalment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, finally saw its UK premiere at the Royal Albert Hall on…
Ian Southey
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Our Thoughts
06/10/2021

Getting Skin in the game

To begin with we needed a name; short, catchy, meaningful and preferably impactful both on and off the page. Unlike naming children or animals, we had to come up with…
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Media Insights
29/09/2021

Misery no more?

For those of us commuting on London Underground’s Northern Line, there is every chance you will have experienced severe delays at some stage. Hence, it is affectionally (or not depending…
Ian Southey
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Skin News
16/08/2021

eXroid is going on TV!

At Skin Communications, we are excited to see our latest project launch today on Sky. We are working on behalf of eXroid haemorrhoid electrotherapy treatment to promote their treatment benefits…
Ian Southey
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