1. Keeping Dŵr Cymru safe from cyber-attacks
Cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated and pervasive than ever and often lurk where they’re least expected. But when you have thousands of employees with busy workloads, how do you communicate the danger in a way which educates without lecturing whilst being relatable and memorable. To help Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water employees understand their role in keeping the company safe from cyber-attacks, we created a fictional employee who’s slightly twp when it comes his cyber behaviour. The film depicts a miniature journey of self-discovery for our main character Twm whose apathetic approach to cyber-security leads to a series of misfortunes until he sees the light behind the firewall.
2. The Power of 10 British Business Bank hits double digits
British Business Bank celebrated turning ten in style with a week-long series of events across the UK. After opening the markets at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, a conference and panel session, featuring Vince Cable and chaired by BBC broadcaster, Kirsty Wark followed. A report- The Power of 10 – detailed the Bank’s decade of transformative impact on the UK economy, including its positive influence in Wales, where it is projected to be responsible for an additional £3bn in turnover generated by Welsh businesses backed by the Bank. We shared the news of the Bank’s big birthday, as well as data about its work in Wales, securing coverage in Insider Media and Business News Wales. And next week we’ll be at the Principality Stadium with the Bank, helping them to celebrate their journey in Wales, with the businesses and partners that have they have worked with and supported along the way. You can register to attend here.
3. The Travel Trend everyone’s talking about
It’s the four-letter word everyone’s talking about – our ‘hwyl’ campaign with Visit Wales has been making headlines around world again this week. The Telegraph ran an extensive piece around hwyl and Welsh tourism using our film with Maxine Hughes and BBC online’s travel section featured Wales and the hwyl campaign as one of the 25 best places to travel in 2025. The Daily Express also ran a piece talking about hwyl rivalling Scandinavian travel trends. If you’re looking for some inspiration to find your own moment of hwyl (a deep sense of joy) our film featured locations including Wildwater Sauna, a silent disco at Amgueddfa Cymru, and Charlotte Church’s retreat The Dreaming, amongst many more.
4. Dydd Miwsig Cymru share the sounds of 2025
If Adwaith, Taran, Dadeoli, Don Leisure and Talulah aren’t on your playlist, it’s time to set that straight by adding the artists from the Sound of Miwsig 2025 longlist to your listening. The list is filled with musicians set to make waves this year and you can get a taster over on Miwsig’s Spotify page with this brand-new playlist. Don’t forget to tune in to BBC Radio Cymru on Wednesday 5 February as the winner will be revealed ahead of Dydd Miwsig Cymru’s tenth birthday on Friday 7 February.
5. Principality welcomes a new Non-Executive Director
A new year means Principality Building Society is welcoming a new non-executive director onto its board. Garry Stran has over 25 years of executive experience across the financial services sector, with a focus on credit risk management and operational and cultural transformation.
Garry has held senior and non-executive level positions at notable organisations including Nationwide, PCF Bank, WH Ireland and Computershare Loan Services, alongside significant governance roles as both a Member and Chair of Audit, Risk Management, Credit and Remuneration Committees across public and privately owned organisations. Read more about his new role in Wales 247, Business News Wales, and Insider Media.
