--- title: Jersey names its ferry date: 2026-09-27T21:14:00+01:00 author: "jonny@ipopdigital.com" canonical_url: "https://www.allisland.media/campaigns/jersey-names-its-ferry" section: Campaigns --- /[Back to Case Studies](https://www.allisland.media/case-studies) # Jersey names its ferry We helped DFDS invite the whole Island to name its new ship. The campaign drew nearly 1,000 name suggestions, more than 700 votes and thousands of new sign-ups to DFDS's email database. The winner: Corbière Seaways. Date27 September 2026 Read time2 minutes ![](https://www.allisland.media/assets/images/_1600xAUTO_crop_center-center_82_none/2809/42428571.webp) ## The brief DFDS, Jersey's ferry operator, bought one of the ships that serves the Island from Stena Line. The vessel needed a new name, and DFDS wanted Islanders to choose it. There was one obvious worry. Public naming contests have a reputation for going off course, as the famous Boaty McBoatface showed. DFDS needed a partner who could run a competition that was fun, fair and credible. ## Our approach We ran the competition in two stages, promoting each across social video, email and the paper to reach as many Islanders as possible. 1. **Suggestions.** Islanders submitted their ideas, drawing on Jersey's history, landscape, sea life and landmarks. Yes, Boaty McBoatface did make an appearance. 2. **The vote.** A judging panel, including All Island Media's chief editor, selected a shortlist of four names. We then invited the public to vote for their favourite. Every entry and vote also gave participants the chance to opt in to DFDS's email database, turning public enthusiasm into a lasting marketing asset for the client. ![](https://www.allisland.media/assets/images/_1600xAUTO_crop_center-center_82_none/2820/Logo.webp) ## The result - **Nearly 1,000 name suggestions** from across the Island - **More than 700 votes** on the shortlisted names - **Thousands of new subscribers** opted in to DFDS's email database - **A new name with local meaning:** Corbière Seaways, after one of Jersey's most recognisable landmarks The campaign gave DFDS far more than a name. It created genuine public engagement, built goodwill in the community and delivered a valuable new audience for future marketing. **Talk to our team about competitions and audience-building campaigns.** ## Share - [Facebook (opens in a new tab)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allisland.media%2Fcampaigns%2Fjersey-names-its-ferry) - [LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allisland.media%2Fcampaigns%2Fjersey-names-its-ferry) /Insights ## Trusted content. *Engaged audiences.* Real reach. Stories and perspectives from across our island media network. - Jersey Evening Post - Connect Magazine - Bailiwick Express Jersey - Jersey Distribution - Bailiwick Radio - Bailiwick Express Guernsey [](https://www.allisland.media/insights/why-jersey-is-primed-for-multimedia-advertising)![](https://www.allisland.media/assets/images/_1600xAUTO_crop_center-center_82_none/3019/Podcasts.webp) +Sept 27, 2026### Why Jersey is primed for multimedia advertising Jersey is one Island with several very different media habits. The brands that win here are the ones that reach every generation on the channel it trusts most. Read insight [](https://www.allisland.media/insights/how-to-advertise-on-a-podcast)![](https://www.allisland.media/assets/images/_1600xAUTO_crop_center-center_82_none/2712/Joe-Hart-YouTube-Thumb.webp) +Sept 27, 2026### How to advertise on a podcast Podcasts reach 43% of UK adults every month, and 44% of listeners say they have bought something after hearing a podcast ad. 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