The Wickers Charity
The Wickers meet Sadiq Khan July 2018

Brief

Raise awareness and secure media coverage about London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s £10,000 donation and visit to the ‘Street Tekkars’ school holiday programme, set up by Hackney Wick FC and The Wickers Charity.

Activities

  • Liaised with Mayor’s team to discuss which key media to target.
  • Also liaised with the photographer to ensure the right images were taken with the necessary representatives.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases pre and post event.
  • Helped facilitate the media on the day.

Highlights

  • Fantastic local coverage reaching over 35,000 people, with articles in the Hackney Gazette and a television feature on London Live.
  • Brilliant response on social media, including 10,000 views on a video Sadiq Khan posted on his Facebook page.
  • Positive client feedback. Yvonne Martin, the Head of Operations at The Wickers Charity said post event: “Thank you all for your help today, it just shows how professional you all are.”

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe

  • ©Gary Morrisroe