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Month in the media – September 2022
Although this month included the ten-day period of national mourning, during which public statements were kept to a minimum, the logistics industry remained in the news and Logistics UK’s press office worked hard to ensure its views were highlighted in the media.
Key topics of note include the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Felixstowe strike and the Chancellor’s mini-Budget, which all featured prominently in the media this month, and the hard work of Logistics UK’s press office team has ensured that the views of members are heard on these – and other – issues. The team achieved 369 items of media coverage between 24 August and 27 September, creating the opportunity for over 48.4 million people to see Logistics UK and its messages.
COVERAGE AT A GLANCE: THE NUMBERS
Radio and TV broadcasts – 8
National online and printed press – 15
Regional press – 18
Online (transport, regional and trade) – 281
Magazines (printed transport and trade magazines) – 34
FTA Ireland coverage – 13
FELIXSTOWE STRIKE
Logistics UK was quoted in the print edition of the International New York Times and several other publications in connection with the strike at the Port of Felixstowe.
NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOL
Logistics UK and its membership of the Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group featured in a Press Association article on the creation of a dual regulatory system in Northern Ireland. It was subsequently published by around 175 national and regional news outlets including the Evening Standard, Independent, Mail Online and ITV.com.
MINI-BUDGET
Logistics UK’s comments on the Chancellor’s mini-Budget announcement, stating that it was a missed opportunity for an additional cut in fuel duty, were widely published in the transport and trade press.
THE MONTH AHEAD
The press team will be reacting to breaking news stories as they unfold, as well as focussing on the skills shortage, in particular continuing promotion of the Generation Logistics campaign at every opportunity. The team will also be working on promotion of Logistics UK’s forthcoming events programme, in particular the Transport Manager conference series, which is now under way, the Delivering Decarbonisation conference and the Logistics Awards 2022.
Have you got a story? If you are keen to speak to the media about a pressing issue – from skills shortages to fuel costs, urban restrictions to future logistics – or to shout about some of the great work your organisation is doing, we would love to hear from you. We are also keen to hear from those with personal achievements to shout about – maybe moving a very unusual load, staff members who have received special awards or with unusual hobbies or expertise. And as always, the media is keen to talk to women working across the industry – we are particularly on the lookout for female drivers who are happy to talk to the press. Please contact Freya, Lauren or Jackie in the media team at press.office@logistics.org.uk – we look forward to hearing from you!
*www.logistics.org.uk/media
Published On: 29/09/2022 16:00:31
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