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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.

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.

Our News

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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?

Social Media & Digital

Copywriting v1.2

As we said before, we take our role as a PR agency in Manchester very seriously.

Our News

Smoking Gun team member takes on the three peaks for charity

Smoking Gun PR team member & nine of her friends took on the 3 peaks for Lupus UK.

Social Media

Copywriting – v1.1

The job of a copywriter was to provide engaging words for target audiences. Now it’s as much about increasing online visibility, and using all techniques available to make Google work for the client.

Media News

The power of words

Daring campaigns like this are, at times, the best way forward if you’re looking for something memorable, but there’s a point when innovation and impact should be balanced by suitability.

Our News

After the autumnal smoke has cleared

It’s been all about hard work here on Mount Street as the days have faded into winter nights.

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    Our Awards

    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…