Our insight series – Creating Conversations – brings together industry experts to discuss the latest topics and trends in communications. Be it PR and marketing, public affairs, community and stakeholder engagement or branding and design, join #TeamGrasshopper at our in-house events and gather insights to help you deliver more impactful communications.

Getting people talking. It’s what we do.

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Forthcoming events:  

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Past events include: 

‘A day in the life of an MS’ with Tom Giffard MS  

Joining us for our first event was Tom Giffard, Member of the Senedd for South Wales West. He presented a unique insight into how MSs and their teams prepare for First Minister’s Questions, how they build policy, and the important role Senedd committees play in shaping decisions.

‘Meet the media’ with Rob Osborne, national correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales 

Rob Osborne, national correspondent and Sharp End presenter at ITV Cymru Wales, joined us for our second event. A journalist for over a decade, he has won multiple awards, including Welsh Journalist of the Year at the Wales Media Awards. He provided us with a rare glimpse into how he prepares for broadcasts, what he looks for in a ‘good story,’ and shared insights on the broader media landscape.

‘Working with governments to achieve policy changes’ with Lee Waters MS  

For our third event in the series, we were joined by Lee Waters, Welsh Labour MS for Llanelli since 2016 and a former Special Advisor and journalist. He offered valuable insight into how governments develop policies and how organisations and groups can collaborate with them.

‘Navigating Media Priorities’ with Sion Barry, Editor of BusinessLive 

Sion Barry, the long-standing Editor of BussinessLive Wales and the Western Mail, will share his expert knowledge on what drives the news agenda and how to pitch to major outlets like WalesOnline. This session will offer invaluable advice on securing the best coverage and understanding what editors are looking for in a front-page story.

‘Manifesto masterclass: understanding how best to get your policy asks heard’ with Paul Smith, former Chief of Staff at the Senedd

Paul Smith spent six years as a Chief of Staff at the Senedd. He previously led communications for a national charity and has served as a campaign director during both Westminster and Senedd elections. This event will provide a unique glimpse into how political parties develop their election manifestos, when they start the process, and how you can make sure your organisation’s asks are heard.