marco/richards 2024 roundup
marco/richards
Communications consultancy. Building brands and protecting reputations
Clients: 32 | Pieces of coverage: 6000+ | Audience reach: 3.2 billion |
What a year at marco/richards!?
As we enter 2025, we’ve taken the time to look back and celebrate our achievements in 2024.? From securing coverage in leading publications to amplifying brand stories, it’s been a record-breaking year.?
With 32 clients, a global audience reach of 3.2 billion and countless impactful stories shared, we’re proud of the partnerships and results we’ve delivered. Whether shining a spotlight on inspiring personal journeys, sharing expert insights or crafting campaigns that grab headlines, our focus has always been on helping our clients grow and succeed.
Here’s a look back at some standout moments that made this year one to remember. Thank you to our amazing clients and team for making it all possible.
Dads are famously difficult to buy for but 123 Flowers believe a bouquet is the perfect gift for Father’s Day. Research shows 60 per cent of men would love to receive flowers but only 11 per cent ever do…?
Our client explained the benefits of flowers and why they make the perfect gift for anyone.?
For anyone who finds themselves tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, slumber experts from Bed Kingdom shared a simple breathing trick to help people drift off.
Earlier in the year we worked with Boiler Central whose experts provided handy tips for keeping homes warm this winter, including a ￡4.99 hack which can help save on heating bills.
During BBC Scam Safe week in November, our fraud experts CEL Solicitors featured on Morning Live. One of the legal firm’s clients, Andrew, shared his experience of falling for a job scam which cost him more than ￡60,000. CEO Paul Hampson provided insights into this type of scam.?
The proposed pay-per-mile road tax hit the headlines in September and our motoring expert Andrew Jervis was asked to provide his advice on the changes. He warned that the system could lead to some drivers shelling out up to ￡190 more per year than the current tax brackets.
Andrew Wrench was one of the key claimants in our client CRS’s successful case against the motoring finance giants that went through the Court of Appeal in November. The “postie with a penchant for fast cars” told us about how he came to take on the banks over their sales tactics - and win!
We worked with children’s bed specialists Cuckooland earlier in the year, sharing tips on how to ensure little ones have a good night’s sleep. In summer, lighter nights can make this difficult but experts at Cuckooland highlighted the foods that can help children fall asleep easier.?
In October, we arranged and hosted a press trip to Croatia to allow journalists to visit Dentum’s clinic and see why Brits are flying abroad for dental treatment. Among them was The i’s Health Correspondent Paul Gallagher, who met with patients including one woman who had used super glue to keep her front tooth attached as she couldn’t afford the treatment in the UK.?
Professor Franklin Joseph revealed seven subtle signs that hormonal imbalances, particularly with GLP-1 and GIP, might be causing weight gain. While thyroid and cortisol are commonly linked to weight issues, disruptions in these hormones can affect appetite and insulin regulation. The Dr Frank’s expert stressed the need to address these imbalances for effective weight management. His advice was featured in major publications, including the Daily Express, shedding light on this often-overlooked factor in weight gain.
We started working with Easy Online Divorce in October and began sharing James Brien’s advice and expertise in relationships and making separations as straightforward as possible. He shared the ‘one thing’ that is to blame for most relationships ending and it’s not cheating.
Insulating a loft hatch is one of the simplest ways to cut heating bills by hundreds of pounds a year, according to Ryan Harrison of Energy Advice Helpline. He shared this tip and others with the Daily Express in January.
In April, our trades training experts shared insights into futureproof jobs that don’t need a degree for. Ricky Sharma’s expertise was covered by education publication FE News.
In September, Ross Paton, 23, from Glasgow shared how his acne left him feeling self conscious. After a range of treatments including steroid creams failed to clear up the problem, he turned to leading skin specialists Este Medical Group and underwent a comprehensive treatment process of chemical peels and laser treatments which have given his skin a new lease of life.
Father’s Day was the perfect time to shout about Haute Florist’s collaboration with the British Heart Foundation.
Three dads, affected by heart diseases in one way or another, were surprised with gifts from Haute Florist to celebrate Father’s Day.?
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In October, we were able to share the exciting news that Inflata Nation has submitted a planning application to Hull City Council to establish an inflatable theme park. Sharing images of how it could look and some info on the venture.
September is a key time for lawncare and our grass experts shared how a checkerboard could be the key to keeping lawns healthy this autumn. The hack includes applying fertiliser in a checkerboard pattern, ensuring lawns are efficiently covered and no gaps are left bare.?
Data from the HM Passport Office revealed a date in March as the worst day to renew passports. Mario Van Poppel of Manor FX emphasised the importance of being organised when planning a trip away and making sure passports are valid.
Who doesn’t want some handy advice before they jet off on their summer holiday?
In June, myPOS is a card payments expert, so perfectly placed to provide tips on things to avoid – including the fact some destinations aren’t quite so welcoming to payments on plastic or via phones. These include Austria, France and Germany - so useful advice for England fans heading off to cheer on the Three Lions in Euros action. The Mirror, Manchester Evening News and Plymouth Live were among the titles to feature the article.
January is the peak time for health and fitness inspiration. Our client Holly Braithwaite, founder of the fitness app POW8R, is all about keeping workouts simple and effective. She shared her fat-torching eight-minute kettlebell routine with T3, proving that you don’t need hours in the gym to see results. A great platform for the fitness guru.
Our home appliance experts shared a great budget hack to ensure glasses come out the dishwasher sparking, and free of gritty residue. The trick, using white vinegar, picked up more than 70 backlinks across regional press titles.
The run-up to Christmas is a key time for our gifting client, as we pitch their hampers and other goodies to various publications. Among the many features in November and December, Prestige Hampers were featured in The Independent's gardening gift guide.
Spotting signs of cancer early is vital to boosting chances of beating the disease, so leading oncologist Dr Jiri Kubes from Proton Therapy Center revealed in the Express how a sore throat could be a red flag of head and neck cancer. It is one of the fastest-growing types of cancer and if your sore throat lasts more than two weeks, it’s worth getting it checked out.
Summer saw the glorious return of sunglasses weather, but our automotive experts at Select Car Leasing had a word of warning for those heading out on road trips - make sure your shades are clean before setting off. That’s because wiping away a smudge or some dirt while on the move could land you with a ￡5,000 and some serious points on your licence. Great coverage in the Express, Yahoo! News and Wales Online for more top tips from motoring guru Graham Conway.?
In November, we kicked off a new campaign with food intolerance testing firm Supply Life in great style, securing coverage and links in the Daily Mirror and Gloucestershire Live, amongst others. Leading nutritionist Kieran Jenkins had some great tips on the Christmas food and drink that could cause you to feel less than your best:
While many look to wind down their gardens for winter, our lawn experts provided top tips on sowing grass seed in November. While Chris McIlroy suggested it might be too late to sow, he suggested the type of seed and how to prep the lawn to give new seeds their best chance to germinate.
Tribal Football, an online platform focused on worldwide football news, did a deep dive into an often-overlooked aspect of the game – the condition of footballers’ feet. It’s not all about goals and glory, the impact on their feet is real.?
Back in spring, Myles Robinson shared the item you can find in your recycling bin to get your patio doors sparkling clean – a crumpled newspaper.?
Samantha Ford, a former hairdresser, faced years of pain from varicose veins that led to a severe leg ulcer. She sought help from our client Veincentre, where she underwent endovenous laser ablation. This was a powerful case study we shared back in August to highlight our client’s fantastic patient care.
October and November was a busy time for our property expert Terry Fisher at We Buy Any Home. As well as sharing advice on the housing market for sellers and buyers, he had lots of advice to share on the Autumn Budget and the impact that would have on property. He was featured on Sky’s money blog sharing how the changes to inheritance tax would impact families.
Angie Harrop’s inspiring weight loss journey after getting bariatric surgery with Weight Loss Riga in Latvia was published across several regional and national titles in April. Her compelling story even inspired her daughter, who was also suffering from obesity, to also take action and seek help from the same clinic.
At marco/richards, we pride ourselves on thinking big and ensuring our clients have every opportunity to push their brands positively.?
Whether we’re working with high-profile individuals or businesses, our goals never change and we make sure each client gets the opportunities they need to perform.
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