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Infographic – Why our brains crave them

At Smoking Gun PR, we’re big fans of infographics, we’ve created a number of them over the years, either for clients or simply to showcase our knowledge of a sector. Heck we even have a regular blog devoted to showing some of our favourites! However, as shocking as this may sound, there are still people in … Continued
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Tony Murray

T Time: Walther Mitty and the Strange Case of Prism Break II

Our man in Hong Kong, Tony Murray, considers enemy of America's digital media surveillance state, Edward Snowden, and his recent relocation to the Far East.
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Journalists: Get to know ‘em

We’re all short on time nowadays, and that not only goes for PRs but journalists too. With fewer staff in the offices of newspapers and magazines across the country, and many publications ceasing to exist completely – most recently More magazine closing and Easy Living going online only. It can be tough for journalists to … Continued
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The Blagger's Blog

The Blagger's Blog 7th June 2013

US monitors public via Apple, Google, Yahoo and more, McDonalds fails on Hello Kitty deal, Facebook cuts ads in half, Bilderberg Group, and more media news.
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Some of the best food publications in Britain – Smoking Gun PR

Continuing with the current culinary theme of our PR blog, here are some great epicurean print titles to look out for.
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Infographic: The Charted Cheese Wheel

We'd like to draw your attention to this visual presentation showing a number of world cheeses, arranged according to the milk they are made from and their texture. Delicious.
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Clubcard TV- not just another streaming service?

More brands sign up to Tesco's other on demand offering thanks to targeted advertising based on your shopping list. A powerful tool to say the least.
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Rick's Rambles

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Stop press: Audience, not medium, is the key to PR success

Everyone knows the media has changed beyond recognition in the last decade. So why is it so many business owners are still obsessed with traditional coverage?
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Updates and amends- a guide to social media changes

Consider this your essential briefing on recent alterations to Flickr, Pinterest, and Google+.
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Google Glass: A glance in the wrong direction?

By now the spectacles capable of streaming and surfing are well documented. Unfortunately, though, the device is already being mocked in many reports.
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May 2013 in the Smoking Gun Study

Summer made a sporadic appearance this month, whilst everyone in this Manchester PR office was busy with new campaigns for major brands and video interviews.
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The media, this month May '13

Easy Living goes digital, iLove magazine launches, LinkedIn Today gets an update, Twitter is rife with typos, Lancashire Evening Telegraph changes, and more.
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Please sir, can I have some more porridge? Britons fall back in love with the oat based power breakfast to help them achieve success in life 

The secret to a successful life is the humble porridge oat as sworn by world famous names. Learn just what is it that’s sent Brits porridge mad in our infographic
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