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The Blagger's Blog 6th February 2015

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort Quote of the week “Frankly, we’ve got Bill Somebody, have we got anyone else?” Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis giving Ed Balls a grilling on Newsnight after he forgot the name of a Labour-supporting business leader he had just finished having dinner with before the programme was … Continued
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What does it mean if oil and gas top UK social media rankings?

According to new figures released by corporate communications specialist Investis, the United Kingdom is lagging behind the United States when it comes to how social media is being used by businesses. The survey involved 500 major companies, and is the largest of its kind ever conducted, with spokespeople claiming it offers the most comprehensive overview … Continued
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Superbowl 2015 = Super Ads (and powerful messages)

They’re often a Monday morning talking point, even over this side of the pond, and this year’s Superbowl adverts, sandwiched between Katy Perry and a win for Brady’s bunch, didn’t disappoint.   There was dog saving horses, tonnes of love for dads, a Walter White cameo and a relatable take on choosing a plane mate … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 29th January 2015

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort Thought for the week “In parliament every day there are cunning plans by various groups, it is a place made for plotting and conspiracy. We heard of many plots throughout the whole of our time there – not necessarily against us – they were … Continued
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PR Moment Awards shortlist: best social media companies Manchester and six more categories

Smoking Gun PR bags Social media companies Manchester shortlist and more.. We’re delighted today at SGPR HQ to have been shortlisted in no less than seven categories for a number of client campaigns and Best Team Categories at the 2015 PR Moment Awards in the North, Northern Ireland and Scotland section, beating the best social media … Continued
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Stand and deliver! Measure your marketing efforts correctly, or fail

You’ve made your 2015 marketing resolutions now get on and deliver against your new hopes, dreams and aspirations. Offices across the UK need to see this as an opportunity to turn over a new leaf, set sights on a more productive, proactive and- most importantly- profitable 12 months in 2015, and leave time-wasting behaviour behind for … Continued
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Social media marketing: 3 things you should know about in 2015

In the constantly changing world of social media marketing, any new features or tools which can help you or your brand reach more relevant people is always worth looking into. Whilst there are often rumours about what is coming next on Facebook et al, these updates can roll-out to the UK fairly slowly, which can … Continued
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January 2015 in the Smoking Gun study

With sub-zero daytime temperatures having become the norm it’s a good thing we’ve been too busy to go outside. From an award nomination, to two new members of staff and one addition to our retained client list, it’s any wonder we’ve had time to catch our icy breath. First up, and we’re proud to confirm … Continued
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Epic PR fail or triumph: No more Page 3

Bigoted, sexist, immoral and distasteful. Over the years the Sun’s decision to use topless models between pages two and four has come in line for serious criticism. So why does the paper still insist on promoting such images? There has always been a fine line between controversial marketing exercise and bad taste. But this has … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 23rd January 2015

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort   Thought for the Week  “I feel disorientated and scared.” TV host Jeremy Kyle, commenting on when he was pepper-sprayed in Magaluf whilst filming his new show, The Kyle Files; the episode was aired on ITV last night. Just in case you missed it, though, … Continued
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Digital marketing: Fisher-Price, the future and first hugs

The relationship between parents and their children cannot be countenanced. From that initial moment when you first hold them in your arms, to the time they arrive home having ‘missed’ the last bus, stinking of blue WKD, it’s safe to say that in the vast majority of cases biological guardians would do anything and, after a … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 16th January 2015

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort      Thought for the Week  “[H]earing it over when you played it was like waterboarding I guess. ” Fox News pundit Steven Emerson, reacting to his own comments that Birmingham, UK, is a city non-Muslims are no longer welcome in, which sparked outrage amongst … Continued
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PR advice: Read Lisa Mennie's local TV piece for The Drum

Here at Manchester’s most ingenious award-winning PR team we pride ourselves on keeping the Smoking Gun blog updated with posts offering tips, insider secrets, and PR advice. As such we felt obliged to write this. Over on The Drum, one of our favourite industry-related publications- an essential bookmark in our eyes- Lisa Mennie published and … Continued
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