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 …
As If By Magic – The Three Hats You Need In Business Read More »
OK, maybe you loved the film but I fell asleep about 15 minutes in. However, that is all I needed to hopefully get a key concept over to you about how to create professional marketing campaigns that actually work into your planning for 2021. I’d like you to use this as a new year’s resolution. …
Avatar – terrible film, brilliant message for marketers seeking a new year’s resolution Read More »
Don’t say “The Times”. OK, maybe they COULD read about you there but let’s be honest, we can be far smarter about this. Previously, I have written about your “who” and your “what” in terms of your customers and your message. The next building block of your PR campaign is “where?” The problem is, it …
In the final lesson ahead of our Nottingham event on April 14th, we’ve looked at B2C media relations. So if you want three quick tips to placing your product or boosting your brand, read on, Katherine Taylor has some great advice. Katherine Taylor, a features writer for eight years has seen and heard it all. Those lucky enough to …
In the second of our series ahead of our “Meet the journalists” event with Enterprise Nation on April 14th, we spoke to Ian Evans, editor of East Midlands Business Link and asked him for three pet peeves from PRs. Try to avoid these. They can make or break your next story. 1. At risk of sounding like an insufferable …
Ahead of our Meet The Journalists event in partnership with Enterprise Nation we spoke to our panel of journalists and asked them very simply “what annoys you with regards PR people pitching their stories?” First up is Sam Metcalf, editor of The Business Desk East Midlands 1. The three-minute warning: with editorial teams cut to the bone, …
As I write this, our team is busily researching the award criteria on behalf of a client, for a major accolade. We do this a lot. Why? Very simply, it is about pride and profile. Here’s the official blurb from the editor (Ed Bedington) of the trade magazine associated with it, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser …
Rudyard Kipling knew a thing or two about writing. I Keep six honest serving-men: (They taught me all I knew) Their names are What and Where and When And How and Why and Who. Thanks Rudyard. Us marketing and PR folk have held these close for years. I’ve written previously on your “What?” so this time, I …
Who is your who? Getting your message to your target market. Read More »
Wimbledon fortnight begins. A time when for a few fleeting summer days the nation embraces tennis. The BBC swings into action, elbowing Eurosport aside, celebrities are (for some unfathomable reason in my opinion) spotted in the crowd and pigeons landing on a grass court are considered the height of situation comedy. I’m a massive fan …
“Anyone” for tennis? Grass court champions = grass roots cash. Read More »
