From January to July 2026, Opportunity Kensington’s PR activity generated 36 distinct pieces of online coverage, with an estimated 4.1 million article views. The reports also recorded 24 print coverage entries with a combined reported circulation of more than 673,000, alongside 27 distinct social media posts with more than 314,000 recorded views or plays.
Our PR agency has issued 11 press releases, been in dicussions with media contacts, organised press visits and influencer engagement.
Together, this activity has helped keep High Street Kensington, its businesses and its cultural offer visible to local, national and specialist audiences.
January activity promoted Kensington’s restaurant offers, Valentine’s experiences, afternoon teas and major cultural exhibitions. Three releases were developed and media meetings helped introduce forthcoming Kensington stories to national travel writers.
 
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Kensington’s literary connections, Middle Eastern restaurants and cultural attractions generated national and specialist coverage. Journalist and influencer visits also produced restaurant reviews and social content. Press coverage was secured in Country Life as part of their London Life Need to Know feature. We also ran competitions in time and lesisure for twon tickets to Leighton House and Sambourne House plus lunch af ffiona’s and in The Times for a stay at The Milestone and tickets to Blitz exhibition at the Design Museum.
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March coverage highlighted Kensington as a destination, its forthcoming exhibitions and the story of the Last Princesses of Punjab at Kensington Palace. Media meetings, journalist visits and influencer activity supported the coverage. Press coverage was secured in London Planner.
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April activity promoted Wellness Week, Kensington’s literary offer, restaurants and Japanese dining. Coverage appeared in London, lifestyle and hospitality publications, supported by influencer visits to local businesses and attractions.
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May activity promoted Wellness Week, events, pop-ups and things to do in Kensington. Coverage appeared across London, lifestyle and travel publications. Press coverage was secured across a range of publications including: Barking and Dagenham Post, Bexley News Shopper, Bromley News Shopper, Enfield Independent, Newham Recorder, Barnet and Potters Bar Times, Brent and Kilburn Times, Docklands and East London Advertiser, Epping Forest Guardian, Hackney Gazette, Hampstead and Highgate Express, Harrow Times, Ilford Recorder, Islington Gazette, Wood & Vale Express and Romford Recorder. Online coverage includes:
Summer activities, new restaurants, monthly markets and Kensington’s cultural attractions were promoted through four news releases and targeted media activity. Coverage appeared in national and London titles, supported by journalist and influencer visits. Press coverage was secured in The London Magazine and Bangle Magazine.
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July activity promoted Kensington’s summer offer, cultural attractions and forthcoming Halloween events. Online coverage appeared in London business and lifestyle publications. Press coverage was secured in London Planner and Discover Britain.
This sustained programme of media relations helped place Kensington’s businesses, attractions and events in front of national, London and specialist audiences throughout 2025. The breadth of coverage, from major newspapers to trusted family, travel, food and lifestyle publications, has strengthened Kensington’s visibility and reinforced its reputation as a distinctive destination to visit, explore and enjoy.
