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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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The Blagger's Blog 3rd October 2014

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort Thought for the Week  “This party is the trade union for children from the poorest estates and the most chaotic homes; this party is the union for the young woman who wants an apprenticeship; teenagers who want to make something of their lives – … Continued
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PR ethics: Does parody law mean irresponsible firms are in trouble?

If you’re as concerned about the world as we are here at the most forward thinking marketing and PR agency in Manchester then chances are there are a few things getting you down right now. None of which are the passing of summer (not least considering we’re supposed to be heading for the warmest October … Continued
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Newsflash: Britain needs unlimited holiday days

It’s the future. Or so some organisations, including Netflix and Virgin, seem to be saying. For many business owners, the idea of lifting the cap on staff vacation time might seem alarming, yet this could well be the best decision they ever make. So this week Richard Branson announced that he would allow employees to … Continued
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Facebook is 10, but what has it ever done for us?

The world’s most-famous social network is a decade young. Over those ten years it has changed beyond recognition, moving from university comms platform to all-encompassing digital world.Which has us asking, have we really benefited from this exponential expansion? Here at Manchester’s finest public relations and social media agency we have long been in love with … Continued
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Social media action in action- Manchester Dogs' Home

It has become customary for us to include a case study with each edition of our newsletter. This month, though, we thought it best to draw attention to an unplanned and unmanaged campaign that highlights the positive power of social media. On Friday 12th September, 60 dogs were killed when a fire tore through kennels … Continued
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Social Media Week in Review

Last week no less than three members of the team here on Bridge Street made the journey to London for one of the most significant industry events of the year, AKA Social Media Week. Eager to learn about developments, emerging trends and expert advice, we’ve highlighted a few of the most useful things we heard … Continued
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This month in the Smoking Gun PR Study

Summer might be a thing of the past, but we’ve been enjoying unseasonably good temperatures on Bridge Street. Not that there hasn’t been plenty of hard work to distract us from the weather too. Take the Manchester Publicity Association, for example. We’ve drafted in these experts to help boost our staff skillset, increasing knowledge of … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 26th September 2014

A weekly roundup of media news and talking points, sans effort Thought for the Week  “The definition of relief is being the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and ringing the Queen and saying ‘It’s all right, it’s OK’. That was something. She purred down the line.??? David Cameron, in what was supposed to be … Continued
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Great (and not so great) travel PR stunts and campaigns

As lovers of a great PR stunt ourselves and and continuing with the theme of travel PR here on the Smoking Gun blog, we’ve compiled the following list of great and not-so-great stunts conceived to promote tourist boards, airlines and destinations. Some of which you’ve probably already seen (especially in our Blagger’s Blog weekly highs … Continued
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