This weekend, we said goodbye to Ray Brooks – The voice of Mr Benn. And if you’ve no idea who that is, congratulations… you’re probably younger than me (47) and your knees still work properly when you stand up. For the rest of us… ahhh. Saturday mornings, early ’70s/’80s telly, when children’s TV wasn’t a …
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Last week, I was at an Entrepreneurs Circle event hosted by Nigel Botterill, where the one and only Steven Bartlett took to the stage. Now, Steven’s not short of soundbites – but this one stopped me mid-scribble: “Most of the barriers we face in business are paper walls. They look solid, but they’re not.” It’s a powerful metaphor. He …
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From Underdogs to Icons – The Lionesses Are Redefining the Rules They’ve done it again! Back-to-back European champions. A legacy cemented. A generation inspired. But this isn’t just about football – it’s about rewriting the rules. For visibility. For value. For voice. The Lionesses weren’t always household names. They trained in the shadows, played in …
(Even if you occasionally drop them) Last year I won an award. Last week, I smashed it. Literally. I was about to record a slick little video, trophy in hand, to say “Hey look, I actually do take my own PR medicine — I enter awards too.” Then… crash. Trophy. Floor. Chaos. Smashed it, mate. But …
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Wimbledon 2025. 31 degrees. Packed Centre Court.And the official hydration partner… ran out of water bottles. Evian’s big eco moment – sleek reusable bottles, stylish refill stations, planet-friendly vibes – turned sweaty and sour when the refill scheme couldn’t meet demand during the hottest tournament on record. The twist?Those same bottles are now selling for …
Clearing your desk before holidays kills stories. I see this every summer. Business owners frantically sending press releases on Friday afternoon, then disappearing to the Costa del Sol for two weeks. Here’s what actually happens next. Monday morning arrives. A journalist reads your press release over coffee. They’re interested. The story has legs. They pick …
This week, I’m doing something I haven’t done in five years. I’m going on holiday. Abroad. A proper one. Not a long weekend. Not a “working from warmer climates” cheat code. A real, honest-to-goodness break. And the reason it’s taken five years? Bear. And Sweep. Bear is our beautiful, quiet, cuddly Labrador. He came to …
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There’s a moment in every discovery call — usually right after they’ve explained they’re “thinking about getting some PR” — where I can feel it coming. “So… how much does PR cost?” Now, I get the question. It’s a sensible one. It’s just not a simple one. Because PR isn’t a product on a shelf. …
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Entrepreneurs Circle (EC), the UK’s largest private organisation dedicated to helping business owners grow, has appointed Press For Attention PR to lead its public relations strategy. The strategic partnership comes as EC makes a bold £5 million investment in its new 15,000 sq ft national headquarters on Blythe Valley Business Park (Solihull). Led by Greg …
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World Toothache Day. International Talk Like a Pirate Day. National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. The world of awareness days has officially gone mad. As a former business journalist turned PR consultant, I’ve watched the rise of these “special” days with a mix of amusement and professional curiosity. After all, there are nearly 80 UK awareness …
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