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October 2014 in the Smoking Gun study

What a month indeed. From the tail end of a hurricane to hiring new staff, preparing for a continent-wide social campaign, and welcoming two new clients, the last few weeks have been something of a whirlwind here on Bridge Street. First up, then, it’s our pleasure to announce Smoking Gun PR has been awarded a … Continued
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Anonymous social media cannot impede the law

They say the era of the selfie is coming to an end. Whether that’s true or not, it’s hard to deny that online networking is turning from self-promotion to faceless engagement, but what does this mean for crime and redemption? With news hitting this month that Facebook is preparing to launch Rooms, a stand-alone social … Continued
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13 scariest experiential marketing campaigns

As we all know, the most terrifying night of the year is upon us, Halloween. A day when we’re supposed to dress up and frighten the living daylights out of each other, and perhaps attend a party or two, we’ve compiled this list of 13 nightmarish experiential marketing campaigns that prove 31st October isn’t the … Continued
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RIP Nokia: Memories of a mobile giant

This month saw Microsoft confirm that it will discontinue the Nokia brand, save for a few lowly entry-level handsets. So just how did one of the world’s most successful handset manufacturers fall so far from grace? Picture the scene. It’s 1984, and the Mobira Talkman had just arrived. Amongst the world’s first transportable phones, it … Continued
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Cash is dead. Long live SnapDonate

Despite the rather awful debut made by Apple’s new mobile payment system this month, there’s no denying that society is increasingly moving away from money. Plastic, internet transfers and more are replacing cold hard sterling as a method of choice, which is good news for convenience, but bad news for charities. Until now, that is. … Continued
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PR agency news from the papers: Ad revenues grow

Whilst many job descriptions should come with a stress warning, media sales needs a category unto its own. The task of trying to flog advertising space in print and online is no mean feat, with plenty of pressure on the shoulders of those brave enough to take on the challenge. Hats off then to the … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 24th October 2014

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort   Thought for the Week  “A better informed world is a better world.” Ben Bradlee, then editor of the Washington Post and the man in charge of the Watergate expose, in his 1986 interview for Poynter’s Newsleaders series, a quote that seemed appropriate this … Continued
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Award-winning PR thoughts: Newspaper deaths and births

At times even award-winning PR professionals can feel a little glum at the shape of the modern media. And that’s not a slant on the online content war being waged by every publication still in existence. Instead, it’s a sweeping, state of the nation (and indeed wider world) comment that really nods towards the way … Continued
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Royal Baby Part II: Tie-ins to make PR pros smile. And everyone else.

When you work for an award-winning public relations agency it should go without saying that keeping an eye on what’s trending, where and when is absolutely essential. As such we couldn’t help but notice the attention afforded a certain regal arrival waiting in the wings the moment word rang out. And not just on the … Continued
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Food PR: What Sainsburys teaches us about internal comms

Before this particular PR agency blog post begins properly, let’s make one thing clear. We’ve long been advocates of Sainsburys, and believe it sells far superior products to its nearest rival, Tesco, and also has far more aesthetically appealing store designs. Nevertheless, it appears that something isn’t quite right at this particular UK supermarket giant. … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 10th October 2014

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort   Thought for the Week  “We’re screwed.” White House Correspondent Major Garrett commenting on the arrival of the ebola virus in the U.S. following a press conference on the risk to public health a day before the UK began screening for the infection at … Continued
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Food PR: Vice Media empire gets the Munchies

As one of the UK’s leading forward-thinking public relations agencies, it’s our job to keep abreast with developments in the media that will impact upon (and, better yet, offer even more opportunities for) our clients. Hence the reason we keep our blog regularly updated with new movers, shakers and deal breakers. Not so long ago … Continued
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Thoughts from a social media agency: Emotional manipulation and assumptions

If you read this Manchester public relations firm’s blog on the regular then chances are our Friday media wrap, The Blagger’s Blog, hasn’t gone unnoticed. And, if you tuned in last week, there’s even more likelihood a reference to a certain ‘covert experiment’ conducted by the world’s most talked about social network raised a few … Continued
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