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#SGPRblogs15 PRs and Bloggers unite…

In October 2015, we hosted Smoking Gun PR’s very first blogger event, #SGPRblogs15. Seven lovely bloggers based in the North West turned up to talk relationships. The day proved to be really insightful, for both teams involved, and so we’ve pulled together a list of the top tips we took home. Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines When … Continued
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Top tips for brands when using Pinterest

Pinterest is an often overlooked social media channel. Since it was launched in 2010, Pinterest exists to allow users to virtually ‘pin’ items that inspire or excite them. For a non-Pinterest user, you’d probably assume that Pinterest solely exists to excite creative/crafty DIYers. Spend a couple of hours on the site, and you’ll soon discover … Continued
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PR News

If brands can learn anything from David Bowie's legacy

It’s now just over 48 hours since Britain woke up to discover one of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21st Century had sadly passed away. As is the standard practice, tributes have been pouring out from a range of sources- whether that’s major broadcasters and newspapers or your Facebook friends- although in this instance … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog

The Blagger's Blog 9th January 2016

A weekly roundup of media news, sans effort
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Ingenious Ideas

Mood-aware tech: Is the future really that depressing?

As we speak (or write?) CES 2016 is currently taking place in Las Vegas. Well, OK, given the time difference between Manchester and the Nevada desert it’s more likely the remnants of a few after show parties will be taking place right now. Nevertheless, one of the world’s biggest exhibitions of future technology got underway … Continued
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New year, new social

2015 has been and gone but not without leaving a large impact on the social media industry. There are over 2.2 billion active users on social. With the world of social changing so quickly, 2016 will see a host of new trends and updates emerge. So here are our three social media predictions unleashed for … Continued
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That was the year that was

“Cheers for a new year, and another chance for us to get it right.??? Or so said Oprah Winfrey- words that resonate with staff in our office as we look to the beginning of 2016, fresh opportunities and new challenges.
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The Blagger's Blog

Quotes of the year 2015

Every week, our Blagger’s Blog runs through all the media news and goings on you really should know about, but may well be too busy to pick up on. Each edition also opens with something someone said, somewhere, ranging from the most poignant to the downright absurd, the funniest to the most sincere.
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PR successes and gaffes: 2015

It has been an overwhelmingly good year here on Bridge Street, make no mistake, with Smoking Gun PR achieving big things for its clients. And we’re not the only ones to have made waves amongst the public and press alike.
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Social Media

12 months in social media and mobile

Finally it has arrived… what follows is a succinct analysis of the state of social media and mobile as we say goodbye to 2015, offering plenty of insights into our behaviour online.
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Media corrections to remember from 2015

Even the most respected publications get things wrong sometimes. Whether the mistake is down to facts, or simply punctuation leading to misinformation, once the  smoke clears we can all have a good laugh about it. As is the case in the following instances. Enjoy.
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Marketing News

Copywriting Wars- The Force Awakens (or, what you need to know about words)

Last night in London the red carpet was rolled out to welcome the likes of Carrie Fisher and Carrie Fisher’s bulldog for the UK premiere of what may or may not prove to be the biggest cinematic release in the history of mankind, galaxies far away and close to home, and cinematic releases. But we … Continued
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Award winning PR thoughts: When eras end, and what brands should do

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