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Social media explained in donuts!

Social media can be daunting with ever changing channels and technologies launching. Thankfully this simple infographic explains all in very simple terms.
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A Narcissistic Blend

January, notoriously the toughest of months in which to keep focus, you’re bleary eyed from the craziness that was December and attempting to keep those resolutions in check. Luckily none of our team’s resolutions was to drink less coffee which meant we were able to stay stimulated and keep focused with gallons of coffee, not … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 3rd February 2012

This week's media talking points with Denise Welch, George Clooney, EU Iran sanctions, people flying over New York, potential Apple boycotts, and Manchester v London v Johannesberg tweets.
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Facebook will finally float

The world's largest social network will sell shares to the tune of $5billion, the biggest ever for an online firm- so why is it still short of expectations?
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Infographic – Social Media cheat sheet

At Smoking Gun PR we’re constantly educating clients on the benefits of social media and advising on the correct channels to use. This week’s infographic is a social media cheat sheet, which explains the pros & cons, lingo and how to get started on six of the top channels. Thanks to Flowtown & Column Five … Continued
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To succeed in 2012 stop listening to the media.

To paraphrase a Greek goddess, Just Do It. Be bold, be brave and be the best you can... Smoking Gun MD Rick Guttridge expounds on taking 2012 by the horns.
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Portable futures

Crabs in vending machines, shops in shipping containers, and credit card computers. Here’s why 2012’s biggest mobile innovation may not be the iPad 3.
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Pandas at the zoo

In December the UK's only pair of giant pandas arrived, here's how one of our clients seized on this rare opportunity.
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January 2012 in the Smoking Gun study

With keynote speeches, youth project work, charitable gestures, and another two award nominations the last four weeks have been hectic as ever.
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Simply unmissable

How to turn a page with a hamster and a hairdryer. What last year would look like if social media controlled the news. It’s amazing what you find on the internet in just one month. These are some of our recent favourites.
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The Blagger's Blog 27th January 2012

Friday comes once again, this time bringing a pregnant Amanda Holden wearing heels, Manchester beating London in the football, political and private sector social media blunders, and a great SAS QR campaign.
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Google and Bing accused in piracy war

The two search engines have come under fire in a document obtained under Freedom of Information for helping internet users find and download illegal files.
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Infographic: Manage your Digital Reputation

As a PR agency we are adept at reputation management for clients, whether through traditional or digital media. As such this weeks infographic examines how to manage your e-reputation: A hat tip to KBSD Digital Marketing for creating the infographic.
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