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TikTok Influencer Strategies for B2C Brands

In the fast-paced world of social media, TikTok has established itself as a formidable platform, immensely popular among Gen Z and millennials. This revolution has prompted B2C brands to shift focus towards influencer-driven strategies. Traditional advertising methods are waning, giving rise to an era where creativity and authentic engagement are paramount. TikTok’s short, engaging videos … Continued
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B2C

Social Media

Maximising B2C Success with TikTok: A Step-by-Step Guide

TikTok has rapidly become a powerhouse platform for small businesses, particularly in the B2C space. Its unique algorithm and emphasis on video marketing make it a cornerstone for any successful B2C social media campaign. With over 1 billion active users globally as of 2024, it offers unparalleled opportunities for small businesses to connect with highly … Continued
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B2B

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Influencer Marketing in B2B: Beyond the Consumer Market

Influencer marketing isn’t just for B2C brands. It’s a powerful way for B2B companies to build trust, increase brand awareness, and connect with niche audiences. B2B campaigns are different from B2C ones. B2C often uses celebrities, while B2B focuses on industry experts. These experts provide credibility and valuable insights. In this article, we’ll explore how … Continued

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Financial PR Strategies: Communicating Trust in a Complex Market

In today’s financial landscape, trust is both a fundamental requirement and a significant challenge. Financial institutions face growing scrutiny from the public, regulators, and stakeholders, making strategic public relations (PR) an essential tool to rebuild and maintain credibility. Financial PR strategies, rooted in transparency, consistency, and thought leadership, play a critical role in fostering trust … Continued

B2B

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Mastering the Art of Media Training in the Legal Sector

Media training has become indispensable for legal professionals in a world where perception can shape reality. Beyond legal expertise, lawyers must confidently and precisely navigate the scrutiny of press inquiries, courtroom coverage, and public statements. A well-prepared legal team can effectively manage media interactions, safeguarding reputations while reinforcing public trust. From solicitors to administrative staff, … Continued

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Digital marketing

Digital PR and SEO: A Dynamic Duo for Online Success

You might think of digital PR and SEO as distant cousins – but they’re actually an important power couple. Two disciplines that complement each other to capture customer attention amongst the competitive algorithms of the digital world.  People live online, spending an average of 6.5 hours a day glued to their screens. So, to stay … Continued

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The Future of PR

If you’ve ever wondered how PR shifted from long, stuffy press releases to influencer product hauls on Instagram, then you’re already familiar with the dramatic changes in modern digital public relations. There’s been a seismic shift in the marketing world since the rise of the internet, evolving from traditional media comprising of print, radio and … Continued

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Navigating PR Crises in the Digital Era

Accidents happen, and mistakes are made. But in this digital era, nothing stays private for long, and every trip up is one share button away from becoming a PR nightmare. The days of dealing with crises behind closed doors are gone, and the court of public opinion is never closed. So with just one wrong … Continued

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Crisis-proofing your property brand: a crisis communications primer

Crises in the property sector often show up unexpectedly – and they can cause a huge amount of chaos when they do. Be it a legal battle, a financial fallout or angry tenants – crisis management is a high-risk affair, and getting it wrong can destroy your brand’s reputation and bottom line.  For this reason … Continued

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Inside the chaos in the nation’s newsrooms…

Britain’s biggest news publishers have been forced into taking drastic action after recent changes by Google saw their traffic collapse overnight. Titles including The Sun and The MailOnline have long relied on their content appearing high up in search results to drive engagement. But a change to Google’s core algorithm has had dramatic consequences for … Continued

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PR

The Playbook for Silly Season Success

Our Head of Media, Carl Stroud, reveals how PR and comms professionals can navigate ‘silly season’ Stretching from late July to early September is a period that fills the nation’s newsrooms with dread.  It is of course Silly Season.  It is a time when the usual cut and thrust of Westminster politics is absent from … Continued
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Building Trust Brick by Brick: The Role of Corporate Profiling in The Property Sector

Trust really is the foundation of all real estate success. It’s as essential as a hard hat on a construction site, but can be as challenging to build as an IKEA flatpack blindfolded, with no instructions. This is an industry with high stakes, and strong relationships can make or break a corporate image.  Corporate profiling … Continued

B2B

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Unlocking the power of digital PR – B2B strategies for success

Successful PR in 2024 employs a powerful blend of strategy, technical experience and creativity that holistically elevates traditional PR by embracing the digital landscape with a multi-channel approach. From SEO and content marketing to influencer marketing and social media techniques, brands must consistently deliver disruptive and attention-grabbing campaigns to stay ahead of the curve.  For B2B … Continued

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