Watershed works with a wide range of businesses and organisations who are based in London and the South West. Some of our clients are very local, others have national or international operations. Sectors include education, arts, tourism, food and drink, tech, manufacturing and retail.
We serve the public and private sectors and offer highly expert support for both consumer-facing and B2B firms. Our services cover the full spectrum of communications, including media relations, brand development, issues management, social media, video and online, media training and copywriting.
A fresh, new experience created by Mulberry founder Roger Saul, Kilver Court in Somerset launched its fabulous designer shopping emporium with a grand sale on 23 and 24 July.
Shoppers enjoyed amazing bargains of up to 80% off on men and women’s designer fashion, upcycled furniture, plants for the collector and a pop-up restaurant with Giuseppe Mascoli of Franca Manca serving classic Italian with a Somerset twist.
Internationally renowned furniture maker, the ‘father’ of British furniture design.
Watershed worked with The Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Somerset House to publicise Makepeace’s first solo exhibition.
We gained national and international coverage for the touring show during 2010 and 2011.
One of England’s oldest, independent family brewers with more than 50 characterful pubs.
Watershed supports and promotes Palmers across its range of activities, including consumer PR, reputation management and brand building.
The best makers of shepherds’, bathing and railway huts, faithful to tradition.
Plankbridge was the first modern maker to revive the tradition of the shepherds’ hut.
Using traditional patterns and techniques, Plankbridge cleverly adapt old styles of hut to contemporary use.
The county’s leading holiday cottage agency offering charming properties within 10 miles of the Jurassic Coast.
Watershed ensures that when Dorset holidays are being talked about, Dorset Coastal Cottages is mentioned.
The family firm has been working with Watershed since 2007.
Bryanston in Dorset offers a unique approach that nurtures the talents of every individual pupil.
Bryanston rejoices in its motto: et nova et veteran; the new and the old. Founded in 1928, it’s young enough to have a crystal-clear vision of its direction and values. It is proud to teach pupils to learn, rather than treating them as so many empty vessels to be passively filled with facts. Bryanston encourages independence, individuality and thinking.
Leading UK coin collecting company, at the centre of British numismatics.
More than 45m people worldwide saw Watershed’s campaign to find undated 20p pieces.
We’re now working on new ideas with the potential for an equally big impact.
600 years of conserving the world’s only managed colony of free-flying mute swans.
Watershed launched the Swannery on Twitter @dorset_swannery and filmed and edited online videos.
The story of how the Swanherds build nests for the swans received wide coverage locally, regionally and nationally.
Regional division of national development agency for the arts in England.
We’ve publicised grants for artists of all kinds, helped launch the Cultural Olympiad across the South West and promoted literature.
Watershed even created the Arts Council’s very first podcast with the help of BBC Spotlight presenter Justin Leigh.
The UK’s leading online greetings card service and inventors of the iPostcard app.
Watershed works with eCards on a project basis to support new initiatives and launches.
These have included the iPostcard app and the printed card service.
Worldwide pioneers in the manufacture of wheelchair restraints.
This Somerset-based firm is the original and best of its kind. People across the world rely on Unwin to keep them safe while travelling.
Two-day highlight on the South West show calendar, a great weekend’s entertainment for all ages.
From dressing up as animals to learning how to grow giant veg, we always have an entertaining time at Dorset County Show.
Strategically placed commercial port offering the fastest access for shipping to the western English Channel.
Portland Port plays a central role in the economy of South Dorset
All eyes will be on the location in 2012 when the Olympic Sailing events are held in Portland Harbour.
England’s oldest Christian sanctuary and legendary burial place of King Arthur.
With over 2,000 years of history and mystery, Glastonbury Abbey is one of the most romantic, spiritual places in the UK.
Watershed has been working with the Abbey for more than three years, helping it to nurture and protect its reputation.
New online video channel supported by The Media Trust.
Watershed films, edits and uploads online videos about rural life in Dorset and Somerset.
Topics have included the best way to plant a cider apple tree and how to manage cattle grazing on Powerstock Common.
Leading the way in developing Exeter’s reputation as a great place to live and work.
Watershed has won awards for our work on the city’s festivals. We have publicised the Summer, Autumn and Christmas events, always achieving a swathe of great coverage.
