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A weekly roundup of media news, sans effort Quote of the week “Entire country decides to leave things half finished.”
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Rick's Rambles
Game, set, stats- Winning means putting fans and followers first
Engagement. It’s a word we hear constantly in conversations about the PR, marketing and media industries. But an alarming number of brands still fail to grasp what it should actually mean. So let’s say there are two companies. One has a top down approach to online and social media marketing. Content is created and shared … Continued
PR News
Could festivals and sport save the UK economy?
It has been a real whirlwind of a month here in Great Britain. So much so it’s vital to stop and catch at least half a breath before rushing to any drastic decisions. With the EU Referendum having taken place what seems like ages ago, the reality of Brexit is beginning to sink in and … Continued
PR News
5 ways to work more effectively with bloggers
As a brand with an interest in gaining media exposure, or as a PR professional whose main job is garnering public attention for companies, you don’t need us to tell you just how much the landscape has changed. What began as a warning sign turned into a cull, and, whilst stopping short of an all-out … Continued
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Social Media
Facebook Live broadcasters you need to follow
It has barely been two months since we were penning blogs with the intention of introducing our readers to the latest (and potentially greatest in terms of viewing figures) platform for instant, live streamed online broadcasts. How quickly things move on. Skip back to right here, right now, then, and Facebook Live, whilst still in … Continued
Our News
Recently in the Smoking Gun study
So the Prime Minister is gone. Two of the biggest pro-Brexit campaigners have followed suit, despite winning. And nobody is quite sure on the future. It’s times like this when you value the familiar. Take the intrepid team of PR pros here on Bridge Street, who, month in and month out, never stop working tirelessly … Continued
PR News
Going forward from the Euro Referendum
This is a guest blog by Andy Green. We are experiencing a seismic change in our history that is in urgent need of a new narrative. One that explains our past and one that works to rebuild our society and create a stronger platform for a better collective future for the UK. Otherwise, we face … Continued
Social Media
Tumblr streams to make social media video collaborative
It’s the fastest growing area of social media by more than a country mile. For those unfamiliar with such colloquialisms, a country mile is longer than a normal mile. Put simply then, it’s difficult to keep up with all the social media video options offering live streaming functionality to users, such is the pace of … Continued
The Blagger's Blog
The Blagger's Blog – Kim v Kourtney, don't be a GIF, England's PR fail, Eurosport at Wimbledon
A weekly roundup of media news, sans effort Quote of the week “I f!@king hate you.”
Marketing News
Everything you ever wanted to know about Influencer Marketing
We’re now a social, rather than simply digital-first society. One of the first ports of call for any task involving the internet is usually a social network. From research to retail, these online communities are now go-to sources of information for so many tasks. Need advice on applying for a mortgage? There’s a group for … Continued
The Blagger's Blog
The Blagger's Blog – Michael Moore pans UK, amazing film fest ad, Adidas typo
A weekly roundup of media news, sans effort Quote of the week “I mean this with respect, we didn’t feel like there was anything left to learn here. And that you had given up on yourselves.”
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