Black Vanilla Ltd

08/09/2026

Event comms is not just about the day itself - the work starts months before and carries on long after the final day.

Back in May, we supported the Guernsey Cricket team to get people talking about the Under-19s ICC World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

This tournament was a huge opportunity for Guernsey Cricket to welcome teams from across Europe to Guernsey and to enable up-and-coming cricketers to play against others.

Before the first ball was bowled, we were working behind the scenes to create and launch a newsletter, produce media coverage, support sponsors and local partnerships, and develop stories that could bring the tournament to a wider audience.

When the tournament began, we kept that momentum going, supporting journalists and sharing regular social media updates throughout.

And once the tournament ended, the work didn’t stop. We continued telling the story of its impact on local cricket and tourism, helping to keep the conversation going beyond the event itself.

It was also great to collaborate with some brilliant local creatives along the way - Copper Social Media , Chloe Sarre Creative and On Screen Creations.

It’s been a busy few months, but a really rewarding project to be part of.

©️ Martin Gray

04/09/2026

Late celebrations for our 18th birthday!

Thanks to Copenhagen Bar & Grill for having us 🤩

03/09/2026

A big congratulations to Krista and Chloe who have both been promoted this week!

Krista is now a Senior Account Manager while Chloe has stepped up into an Account Manager role.

Their promotions reflect the hard work, growth and commitment they’ve shown, and the positive contribution they continue to make to both the team and their clients.

We're super proud of them both! 👏

01/09/2026

Molly celebrates two years with Black Vanilla today!

If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting Molly, you'll know the palpable energy she brings to the team every day.

A keen writer and an eye for creative content, Molly is the golden retriever of the BV team and we'd be totally lost without her.

Congrats Molls! Here's to many more.

01/09/2026

Three years of Alec!

Alec joined us fresh out of university and has since stepped into many-a-role here at Black Vanilla, from traditional PR and press office to video editing and podcasting.

Alec is the type of person who will jump in and help out in any situation that arises; a reliable pair of hands that we're so grateful to have on our team.

Well done, Alec! 👏

27/08/2026

Trust takes years to build and moments to break.

FIFA’s recent controversy over its FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal is a timely example of what can happen when stakeholders feel excluded from major decisions.

Our takeaways?

⚽ Involve stakeholders early
⚽ Take real ownership when things go wrong
⚽ Once trust is damaged, independent scrutiny can carry more weight than an internal review

Read our latest blog for our take on FIFA’s trust crisis and what businesses can learn from it.

https://shorturl.at/1xSoc

18/08/2026

If a crisis hit your business tomorrow, who would speak, and what would they say?

Most teams discover the answer at the worst possible moment. The first two hours go on debating wording, chasing approvals and working out who needs to know what, whilst the story moves without them.

A crisis plan removes those decisions from the pressure moment. It sets out:

• who speaks, and who approves
• how employees and stakeholders are kept informed
• how media enquiries are handled and by whom
• how social conversations are monitored and managed
• the key messages your spokespeople start with

At Black Vanilla, we specialise in helping organisations build these plans, pressure-test them, and work alongside your team when a crisis develops.

If you don't have a crisis plan, or yours hasn't been tested in a while, get in touch.

14/08/2026

For Better Journeys Week 2026, we got people across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man talking about greener and healthier ways to get from A to B. 🚲👟

The result? 16 pieces of media coverage, nearly 40,000 organic Facebook impressions and almost 20,000 video views.

Take a look at the full case study: black-vanilla.co.uk/case-studies/better-journeys-week-2026

The Better Journeys Project

Better Journeys Week 2026 A coordinated PR and social media cross-island campaign that combined authentic storytelling with strategic PR to encourage more sustainable travel throughout Better Journeys Week. Service areas: PR and social media Campaign length: February - May 2026

11/08/2026

Happy 18th birthday BV!

What started way back in 2008 has grown and evolved over the last 18 years! We’ve built our PR and communications offering, expanded into events and digital, refreshed our brand, launched BV Bulb, grown our team and embraced ever-evolving new technologies.

But the milestones we’re most proud of aren’t really about our services or swanky offices - they’re about the people who have shaped Black Vanilla along the way, the relationships we’ve built and the trust we’ve earned.

Over the years, our team has delivered countless campaigns, gained new qualifications, become chartered practitioners, completed hours of CPD, supported the next gen and welcomed brilliant new clients.

Today, our clients trust us not just to help them communicate, but to shape decisions, provide council, navigate difficult moments and build their reputations for the long term.

To everyone who has worked with us, worked for us, supported us, challenged us or been part of Team BV in any way over the past 18 years, thank you. 🖤 🥂

07/08/2026

Whoever said 'work calms down in the summer' clearly never worked at Black Vanilla!

We've been full steam ahead this year, and the past quarter has been one of our busiest yet...

🎪 We've organised and delivered five events
✈️ Covered additional events in London and Jersey
🎵 Helped a client get the most out of their sponsorship
👋 Onboarded some fabulous new clients
🎓 Spoke at multiple school events/presentations to inspire the next gen
🎾 Took part in the inaugural BV Molympics
🤝 Launched a social media campaign with two collaborating charities
⚽️ Ran a World Cup Sweepstake (congrats Nichole!)
🏏 Covered the ICC U19 Cricket Tournament
📚 Hosted a Leadership Shadowing student
🖥️ Launched a brand new dual branding for a client
..and this really is just the tip of the iceberg!

Photo credits to On Screen Creations, Guernsey Football Association & Team BV.