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Iconic Auctioneers

Generated 2,500+ pieces of coverage, secured 200+ national news features, and helped reclaim UK market leadership

Client

Iconic Auctioneers specialises in live and online auctions of collectible classic cars and motorcycles. It holds live auctions at some of the UK’s most well-attended motoring events, such as the BRDC Classic, Carfest and Race Retro. In 2025, it achieved £35 million in live collectible car auction sales, including 29 world records.

Deliverables

Communications Strategy
Media Relations

The Challenge

After several years with the same supplier, Iconic Auctioneers decided it was time to
take its media relations to the next level. It turned to Vireo to bring fresh thinking and
a more modern approach to media relations, which would ultimately increase
exposure and boost commercial results.

Our Approach

We worked with Iconic Auctioneers to put concrete OKRs in place, that not only
targeted an overall increase in coverage but also focused on key areas of
improvement. These included increasing the spread of national news coverage,
gaining exposure in key international markets, and articulating key messages linked
to the company’s marketing strategy.

 

By the very nature of a collectible vehicle auction, the key stories only become
apparent in the weeks leading up to an auction as vehicles are consigned. This
meant that reactivity and adaptability were just as important as a strong overarching strategy.

 

Using our deep understanding of, and relationships with, the national news, motoring enthusiast and luxury lifestyle media, we were able to develop and place stories with the right audience at the right time. We also engaged several of our global partners to increase our understanding of and impact in key international markets.

 

The result not only saw an exceptional increase in the amount and value of coverage achieved, but also helped Iconic Auctioneers

The Results

2500+ items of coverage (+42%)


200+ items of national news coverage (+140%)

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1.5m+ words written about Iconic Auctioneers


Helped regain UK market leadership position

Iconic Auctioneers live auction featuring a 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STi
Visitors exploring classic and collector cars at an Iconic Auctioneers auction event
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