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Infographic – A timeline of schoolyard sensations from a toy PR agency

At Smoking Gun PR we like to keep our fingers on the pulse of popular trends and having recently been appointed as the toy PR agency of  American robotic toy manufacturer, Hexbug, we are paying particular notice to schoolyard trends. As such this week’s infographic provides a history of schoolyard toy sensations, great fun! Be … Continued
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Guest Post: You wouldn’t open a shop in the middle of the desert!

You wouldn’t open a shop in the middle of the desert! There’s no denying that retailing has changed beyond all recognition over the last 20 years or so.  So much so that the ailing state of our high streets is now passionately debated in parliament.  One of the demons cited as being responsible for the … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 20th September 2013

A weekly roundup of talking points, sans effort   Thought for the week “I predict that in 10 years’ time maths, English and science will still be core subjects but technology will have been completely embraced and will be used extensively by a generation of teachers who grew up with it.” David Hanson, the chief executive … Continued
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Spooks in our machines: What does privacy really mean?

Whoever invented the front door has a lot to answer for. After that we had locks on bedrooms, dressing screens, and an increasing expectancy that people should knock, and wait to be invited, before stumbling into our lives. Not that anyone at this particular public relations agency in Manchester is complaining. None of us are … Continued
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Infographic: What to eat, when- a guide to seasonal eating

As an award winning food PR agency with lots of experience in the edible sector, it’s safe to say  everyone at Smoking Gun PR is a little bit of an epicure. As such we wanted to share this infographic, and share with you which products are in season, and more importantly when….    
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5 re-designs that worked

Re-invention, just like assumption, can be the mother of all cock ups. One look at MySpace is enough to prove that. But for all the huge risks involved in re-designing and re-branding, the benefits can be huge. Bing has just undergone a complete facelift, part of ongoing efforts for the platform to be seen as … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 13th September 2013

A weekly roundup of talking points, sans effort Thought for the week “We do believe there is a way to get this done.” U.S. secretary of state John Kerry, discussing a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Syrian crisis, involving the Assad regime’s surrender of chemical weapons, as oppose to sending military troops into the … Continued
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What's all If This Then That about then?

Not so long ago we ran a story entitled ‘How to make the news come to you‘. The basic idea being to help our readers, clients, and passers by better make use of all the Internet has to offer when it come to researching potential angles to use for a new public relations campaign. One … Continued
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Infographic – Has the Olympic flame burnt out?

This week’s infographic comes from one of our clients, Kumho Tyres, and explores the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic Games. This infographic was designed to support the tyre manufacturer’s national Cash for Causes campaign which will see £100,000 get donated to local causes, charities and clubs across England Scotland and Wales.
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Another week, another major Twitter acquisition

The media news sections are alive with chatter today following another company being bought up by that 140-character social network. Far from a simple business deal, mind, the repercussions and changes this move could bring about are significant enough that any brand with a handle to call its own needs to be aware. So Twitter … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog 6th September 2013

A weekly roundup of talking points, sans effort   Thought for the week “Cryptography forms the basis for trust online. By deliberately undermining online security in a short-sighted effort to eavesdrop, the NSA is undermining the very fabric of the internet.” Bruce Schneier, an encryption specialist and fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, quoted in … Continued
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A bit like a phone, only it's a watch

If you read The Guardian yesterday then chances are one story will have stood out like a new gadget everyone’s been impatiently waiting for since Star Trek. Or indeed Dick Tracey, as the article rightly points out. Although this is by no means the start of the wrist-tech race proper, it’s certainly the most exciting heat yet. … Continued
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MCR set for digital future (if it avoids the apocalypse)

It’s always pleasing to hear about local ideas that could revolutionise the way we interact, work, and play. As such today started off hitting all the right notes. Summer is, alas, coming to an end, but that means there are some interesting developments on the digital frontier about to begin in and around Manchester. The … Continued
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