Work

A Leap in Surgical Robotics

Seafarers’ Silent Struggle

Challenging Policies, Changing Lives

ESG's Data Revolution

The Ship that Stopped the World

Battling the Unseen in Somalia

Savouring Success: Navigating an exit

A Leap in Surgical Robotics

Our tailored campaign amplified the transformative influence of Medtronic's digital and robotics products on the lives of surgeons, hospitals, and patients. This came in the context of a public health crisis, as surgery waiting times faced historic pressure with post-pandemic waiting lists at an all time high. 

Our strategy, for America's leading MedTech company, championed the power of storytelling in a highly technical space, making Medtronic's narrative resonate with a wider audience. 

Two surgeons work on a patient in an operating theatre under a light

APPROACH

We conducted in-depth stakeholder interviews, comprehensive competitor benchmarking, and media audits, setting the stage for Medtronic to engage in critical industry conversations.

We framed a human-centered narrative that showcased how Medtronic's marriage of data, AI, and robotics could drive innovation in the OR and broaden access to quality healthcare. 

Work

A Leap in Surgical Robotics

Our tailored campaign amplified the transformative influence of Medtronic's digital and robotics products on the lives of surgeons, hospitals, and patients. This came in the context of a public health crisis, as surgery waiting times faced historic pressure with post-pandemic waiting lists at an all time high. 

Our strategy, for America's leading MedTech company, championed the power of storytelling in a highly technical space, making Medtronic's narrative resonate with a wider audience. 

Two surgeons work on a patient in an operating theatre under a light
Two surgeons work on a patient in an operating theatre under a light

Seafarers’ Silent Struggle

In the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, a silent crisis emerged. More than 400,000 seafarers, hailing from over 175 countries, were stranded aboard their ships.

This unseen humanitarian catastrophe put both the global supply chain and the safety of seafarers at risk. In response, Woodrow and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launched a campaign with the aim of gaining key worker recognition for seafarers.

Sea-farers on a ship during Covid-19 with ropes and hard hats
Sea-farers on a ship during Covid-19 with ropes and hard hats

Challenging Policies, Changing Lives

In 2022, Choose Love, Europe's largest grassroots aid distributor, partnered with Woodrow to counteract the UK Government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Amidst the harmful rhetoric and daunting policies, our task was to spotlight the harsh realities migrants faced and spark public opinion towards positive change. 
 
Through the eyes of refugee support workers, legal experts, and those directly affected, we saw a truth often obscured by the political clamour. Amidst fear-inducing rhetoric, the genuine human stories and real statistics about migration were fading into the background.

It became our mission to steer the narrative back to the human heart of the crisis. We braced ourselves for a long-haul legal battle when the first planned deportation flight was halted on legal grounds.

Two children climb over a wall in a refugee camp, one wearing a poncho
Two children climb over a wall in a refugee camp, one wearing a poncho

ESG's Data Revolution

In the face of an escalating need for clear, accessible ESG information, ESG Book emerged as a new contender. Armed with proprietary data, and led by a former Head of Sustainability at HSBC, this fledgling brand is connecting investors with companies, providing transparent ESG data for over 50,000 corporates in real-time.

ESG Book wanted to extend its reach across the financial services, and become the prominent voice on a more sustainable and transparent future. 

CEO speaking at a conference with a microphone against a red backdrop
CEO speaking at a conference with a microphone against a red backdrop

The Ship that Stopped the World

The Ever Given's mishap wasn't just about the ship that held up your latest online shopping delivery. This globally watched incident in the Suez Canal saw Woodrow stepping in immediately to navigate the media wave. 

Amid the memes, headlines and late-night comedy skits, we saw a chance to highlight the unseen heroes who keep our global trade system running: the seafarers. 

We urged the industry to transform this spotlight from a logistical hiccup into a meaningful narrative about the people who ensure our shelves are stocked. 

Large container ship stuck in the Suez canal aerial view
Large container ship stuck in the Suez canal aerial view

Battling the Unseen in Somalia

When COVID-19 began to rapidly spread across the globe, Somalia was teetering on the brink. A country where access to basic healthcare was already a privilege, the pandemic threatened to turn it into an unfathomable catastrophe. Desperately limited medical supplies coupled with disrupted global supply chains painted a grim picture. 

It was against this backdrop that the Hormuud Salaam Foundation partnered with Woodrow, aiming not only to provide urgent aid but also to inspire much-needed international support.

As the country's first public oxygen plant opened its doors, it marked more than a pivotal moment in the nation's fight against the virus; it was a beacon of hope in a time of despair. 

Child in a blue scarf walks through a sandy refugee camp, looking into the distance
Child in a blue scarf walks through a sandy refugee camp, looking into the distance

Savouring Success: Navigating an exit

The stakes were high for PROPER Snacks. As they geared up for a major transaction that would solidify their position as Europe's largest healthy snacking company, it was crucial to ensure a smooth transition.

Many of their team members had been with the company since its fledgling days, making the handling of internal communications a delicate task. The need for a comprehensive plan to avoid premature leaks of the news was paramount.

It was also a moment to publicise a major achievement for the business - celebrating an entrepreneurial success story. 

Female founder sits at the end of a yellow table in offices
Female founder sits at the end of a yellow table in offices