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Whilst most of the country is talking about whether or not that Los Angeles court ruling was right to decide Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied Marvin Gaye’s Got To Give It Up for their smash hit, Blurred Lines, here at Manchester’s finest award-winning public relations agency we’ve had more press matters to contend with. Namely the … Continued
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Broadcast media – Internet TV may no longer be 'a joke'

Much as we do many things very well in the U.K. – from pop and rock music to graphic and web design – there are some things that we still don’t seem to get just right. And no, this isn’t a slant on our public transport. Take internet TV, for example. Those of you who … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 27th February 2015

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort   Quote of the week “I’m mortified…” Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw attempting to apologise for his part in the cash for access scandal, whereby he was caught on camera offering to use his power and influence for the benefit of business interests. Whether … Continued
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PR staff shortage: Where did all the good guys go?

Although we’re told the economy is on the way up, the fallout from the recession is still being felt heavily by the creative sector, even here in Greater Manchester, where the industry is very much in bloom. For years, London was seen as something of a drain the region’s talent. But, whilst the bright lights … Continued
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February 2015 in the Smoking Gun Study

No sooner had we been led to believe the frozen thermometer was thawing and temperatures plunged back below zero. Thankfully, though, with more award nominations, a high profile new event project, and another addition to the staff base, we’ve been too busy to feel the chill in the air. Nevertheless, March can’t come soon enough. … Continued
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UK media reach in numbers: What channel is right for you?

It’s a question every client rightly wants an answer to whenever a campaign gets underway. Just where should you focus your efforts to reach, educate and engage the audience that matters to you most? With this in mind, we thought it would be useful to share how the various media platforms stack up in terms … Continued
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Social media marketing: Not on Snapchat? Time to think about that

It’s a global phenomenon that has taken the social media world by storm. But can a platform focused on images that ‘self-destruct’ once posted really serve a purpose for digital and social media marketing? Snapchat, if you aren’t already aware, has been a runaway success since its launch. By last summer, it had hit the … Continued
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UK election PR fails: Gaffes, mistakes and general stupidity

Things are hotting up in the world of British politics. The four most talked about parties are increasingly trying to outdo one another in the run up to May, when we all vote on the future of UK governance. So far, though, it could have been a far smoother ride for everyone involved, with UK election … Continued
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Whistleblowers, commercial editorial and Peter Oborne

In the wake of the HSBC scandal, whereby Britain’s biggest bank – or rather its Swiss arm – has been found to have helped privileged clients to avoid paying their dues in tax to HMRC, a new an often overlooked media debate has been thrust into the spotlight. Commercial editorial is a phrase that understandably … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog

The Blagger's Blog 20th February 2015

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort   Quote of the week “What happens when renewable energy runs out?” Victoria Ayling, Ukip parliamentary candidate for Great Grimsby on BBC’s Question Time this week- offering a great example of why public speakers should do at least one minute of Google research before … Continued
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BBC Meet the Media at One Great George Street

We were lucky enough to be invited to attend the recent BBC Meet the Media event in London’s Westminster recently. The speaker, Simon Jack, was both engaging and interesting. Having previously worked as an investment banker, Simon forged a career in journalism before joining the the BBC. He worked as a presenter on BBC Breakfast … Continued
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Lessons in PR success from a 'bad bank': Transparency and trust

It’s now seven years since the global financial meltdown that hit in 2008, a catastrophic crisis in the world economy that was, in part at least, a direct result of irresponsibility and a flagrant bending- if not breaking- of the rules in the hunt for greater profits on the part of the institutions at the … Continued
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Smoking hot social media trends

Social Media trends and statistics. Ever changing; impossible to keep up with but always important to know, especially when running brand social media campaigns. We’ve compiled a video, explaining some your unanswered digital questions. From Twitter trends, to Facebook facts and benchmarks; we want to keep you in the know this 2015. We live and … Continued
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