9 December 2025: Grayling Southampton, part of the global PR and communications network of agency Grayling, is celebrating a double client win, having secured new partnerships with The Ivy Collection and Roffey Park Institute.
Following competitive pitches, Grayling was appointed by both organisations to deliver brand-new PR retainer briefs. The team will be creating exciting communications content to support 17 of The Ivy Collection’s Brasseries across the South of England, including The Ivy Winchester and The Ivy Bournemouth Brasseries. Following successful collaborations on recent openings in Bournemouth, Battersea and Canterbury, Grayling will now lead brand communications, local activations, and media and influencer engagement to showcase The Ivy’s presence in the communities it calls home.
The new partnership with Roffey Park Institute will see Grayling support Roffey’s ambition to further strengthen its position as a leading provider in leadership, organisational development, culture and workplace transformation. The retainer includes a targeted PR programme focused on thought leadership, expert profiling and sector storytelling.
Holly Barber, Head of Grayling South, said:
“We’re proud to be partnering with two leading organisations that are making a real difference in their sectors and communities. These wins are a testament to our team’s creativity, strategic thinking and deep understanding of sector-specific and regional markets.”
Freya Clarke, Senior Marketing Manager at The Ivy Collection, added:
“Having worked with Grayling on several of our recent restaurant openings, we’re delighted to appoint them to oversee our restaurants across the South of England on an ongoing basis. The team has proven to be a trusted partner and a true extension of our in-house team. As we look to expand our brand presence and increase local engagement, we’re excited to continue collaborating with Grayling to bring our plans to life.”
Sam Adams, Head of Marketing, Events & Lead Generation at Roffey Park Institute commented:
“We’re delighted to be working with Grayling at such an exciting time for Roffey Park. As we expand our reach and deepen relationships across our key sectors, we’re focused on sharing the insight and expertise that sit at the heart of our work in leadership, culture, and organisational development. Grayling’s strategic approach and understanding of our purpose will help us tell that story with greater impact and strengthen our voice across the business landscape.”
Grayling supports businesses across the region and UK with creative communications, from corporate and crisis management to consumer brand campaigns, internal communications and stakeholder engagement.
