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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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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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