A company built on stories

Every organisation has a story worth telling. The challenge is knowing how to tell it in a way that resonates — clearly, confidently, and in the right place at the right time.

Mint Bay Media exists to help you do exactly that. Founded by journalist and academic Gareth Owen, the company draws on decades of real-world newsroom experience and the latest thinking in communication, media law, and AI to create solutions that work in today’s fast-changing media landscape.

From broadcast to boardroom — and beyond

Gareth’s career began in local radio. He then spent nearly two decades at ITV News. He reported live from political battlegrounds, edited flagship bulletins, and led coverage of major national stories.

That journey revealed a truth: the ability to communicate well isn’t a gift — it’s a skill. And it’s a skill that can be taught, refined, and made accessible to everyone, from CEOs to community leaders.

What makes us different

We’re not a PR agency and we’re not just a production company. We blend:

• The editorial instincts of a newsroom professional

• The analytical skills of an academic researcher

• The practical, audience-first approach of a trainer and coach

That combination means our clients don’t just leave with polished content or a list of talking points — they leave with the confidence and strategy to keep communicating effectively long after the session ends.

We make high-quality media skills and production accessible — with flexible formats and tailored packages that work for start-ups and schools as well as national organisations and corporate teams.

And we future-proof your skills — blending broadcast-tested techniques with AI-smart strategies and social-first thinking that most training companies haven’t even caught up with yet.

Our vision

To make professional media skills, strategic thinking, and high-quality content available to people and organisations who might never have thought it was within reach.

We believe in:

Clarity – messages people can understand and act on

Credibility – communication that earns trust

Confidence – delivery that holds attention

Accessibility – opportunities for all sectors and sizes

“We’ve been on the other side of the microphone, the camera, and the edit suite. We know what works — and we’ll make it work for you.”