Last week, the consumer PR team visited our client @roketsulondon, the UK’s first Kaiseki restaurant, as they re-opened following a summer break. Welcoming autumn with an abundance of culture and flavour, the team experienced September’s 10-course monthly changing menu, which this month celebrates the festival of Kiki no Sekku - directly translating as Chrysanthemum festival. Behind the scenes, Spider has been busy creating noise around the exclusive Marylebone restaurant with coverage appearing in The Financial Times, The Times, The Nudge, Hot Dinners and GQ Online to name a few.

Spider client @justlovefoodcompany has conducted research delving into parent’s attitudes towards sending their children with food allergies to school. The survey of 1,000 UK parents of children with food allergies uncovered 42% were concerned when their child started school. Valid concerns, as 29% of their children have had an allergic reaction whilst at school. Mike Woods, CEO and Founder of Just Love, said: “As a parent with children who have food allergies, I understand how it feels to worry and watch your child miss out on what other children can so easily enjoy, especially in school.” To read more and find out more about the research findings, click the link in our bio.

Our client @designedbyharrison has been shortlisted in the Hotel Design UK category in the International Hotel and Property Awards for their work with Hilton Birmingham Metropole, NEC. Please show your support and vote for them using the link in our bio.

Last month, Spider worked with HYPER JAPAN to put on their 13th festival, this year taking place at Olympia London. The festival showcased the very best of Japan’s incredible food, art and culture, with over 300 exhibitors over the weekend including Japanese street food, stage performers, workshops, and 200 tables full of original artwork and handmade goods. Spider generated media buzz around the event and invited key press and influencers to attend and visit exhibits such as the MIO sparkling sake station and Japan Store. Members of the Spider team helped out over the weekend make sure everything ran smoothly!

Spider has taken to the streets of Wimbledon today to showcase @harryhallbritishblueberries and cream!🫐🍥 With strawberries in short supply, British blueberries are Wimbledon’s winning serve this year 🎾 Packed with antioxidants and fiber, these powerful little berries make the ideal snack to enjoy whilst watching the tennis. #Britishblueberries #berriesandcream

Spider’s consumer PR team has been berry hard at work securing broadcast coverage for client @hallhunterpartnership to shout about all things British blueberry season! ✨ So far coverage has appeared on the likes of @itvlondon , @thismorning, @bbcsouthtoday and BBC Radio Surrey – keep an eye out for more to come.

Spider is delighted to announce we are working with client, @thecavanbakery, supporting with all messaging and new openings growth across PR and Socials🥯🍞🥐 Cavan Bakery has grown from a small family bakery to a group of over 13 bakery shops across South West London and Surrey as a result of the purposeful business leadership led by CEO Jeff Greenall and managing director Nicky Taylor. We can’t wait to show you what’s in store!

We are thrilled to announce that client @valamarhotels has won Gold in two categories in City Kids Green Awards. Valamar Amicor Resort won Best Hotel as well as Best Resort Eco Initiative. Congratulations to everyone on the Valamar team 👏

To celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day on Friday 23rd June, @lillyscafelondon has partnered with @hugpetfood to give four legged friends a free gourmet lunch to reward them for a hard day’s work in the office🐾 The team has secured coverage in the likes of The Handbook, Secret London, My Soho Times and @clivethebulldog even visited for a preview.

The sweetest time of the year is finally here! British blueberry season is now in full swing from now until the end of September with client @harryhallbritishblueberries 🫐🫐 Spider’s PR and digital teams have been hard at work spreading the word, creating mouthwatering content and raising awareness of the importance of #buyingbritish.

Spider launched @rivieralondon's new bar and lounge this month, securing consumer press coverage in Forbes, Conde Nast Traveller, Evening Standard and Stylist. Riviera is a new Southern French restaurant on St James’s Street in Mayfair. Their new lounge area is perfect for those looking for post-work drinks🍹

Fantastic to see client, @valamarhotels shortlisted for the City Kids Green Awards 2023! The sustainable family resort, located on the Croatian Adriatic, is built in complete harmony with the environment, perfectly blending modern luxury with respect for the surrounding natural world. With 65 luxurious, spacious villas, it's immersive Maro offering for children and extensive use of renewable energy and local produce, it's perhaps no surprise that Valamar Amicor Resort has been shortlisted for both Best Hotel and Best Resort Eco Initiative.