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Smoking Gun wins people’s choice award

Industry recognition is great, but to get on the Recommended Agency Register your clients need to nominate you. One of the greatest accolades a marketing, PR or creative agency can receive, we’re proud to now boast RAR Status.
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Media News

Social Media

Wish you were here

GPS based applications for smartphones are nothing new. These days things have come a long way since Foursquare, what with Facebook Places and now Google Latitude both on the map. But are they really a good idea?
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Media News

iPhoneography- another word for nothing?

As a good PR agency new trends interest us enormously. Likewise, we’re inspired by the way language now develops from technology in the communication age.
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Media News

Formats for the future

You may have noticed changes are afoot in the world of traditional print media. Glamour and Good Housekeeping launched regional variations last year, and The Independent revealed its new i publication, but it doesn’t stop there. Read on to find out more.
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PR News

PR stunts- remembering the little details

But PR is a strange business. Preparation is key, which includes ensuring you know the exits (and entrances) are.
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Our News

Dustin Hoffman explains the art of story telling – the essential starting point for any PR campaign

Dustin Hoffman explains the art of story telling - the essential starting point of any PR campaign.
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Smoking Gun hits its first milestone and we're not slowing down!

Happy First Birthday to us! It’s been quite a journey, as 12 months ago we were still just a really good idea. Over the last year we’ve implemented even better ideas, and worked with some fantastic brands.
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Social Media

Lego for Christmas from Smoking Gun!

Last week we gave you all a Friday treat by posting some of our favourite viral videos from the last decade or so. Though not the same thing, we couldn’t help pointing you in the direction of this clip anyway.
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Marketing News

Check it out… it’s like a virus

Smoking Gun PR takes a look at the viral adverts that have stood out over the years
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Guest Post

Social Media

Are Press Release Distribution and News Wire Services worth their cost?

Manchester PR agency Smoking Gun is a firm believer in the power of online PR and welcomed the thoughts of Graham Parker on the merits of news distribution.
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PR News

Holidays are coming……

The weather has turned frozen, trees are going up and the shops are playing all the classic tunes....but what is the best Christmas advert 2010?
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Media News

What a difference a street makes

Who would have thought that a bunch of people living in two-up, two-downs in Salford would engage a nation with their problematic lives?
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Social Media & Digital

Copywriting v1.2

As we said before, we take our role as a PR agency in Manchester very seriously.
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    Why stop at global stardom and incredible sales? When our clients work with us, they get the silverware to boot. We’re not into tooting our own horns, but the awards we’ve won with our clients are too good to miss…