What We Think

Seasonal

That PR Guy (Fawkes): The Glow-Up After the Blow-Up

Every November 5th, many of us gather around a bonfire, roast marshmallows and toss an effigy of a man who once planned to blow up Parliament into the flames. A proper family evening out. Celebrating attempted mass murder and then re-enacting torture. “That’ll learn ‘em” – as my nan used

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Crisis PR

How To Avoid A Halloween PR Nightmare

Panic stations, panic stations, the chief exec just described our product as “c*ap” in a press interview! Ok, you’re going to need to take a look at your crisis communications plan. You have got one haven’t you? You haven’t? Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Let’s take a look

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Cartoon of a PR consultant on a cricket field, surrounded by various professionals like a builder and chef, symbolising teamwork. This scene connects to a business networking event featuring Geoff Miller OBE, with anecdotes on PR, storytelling, and expert positioning. Business networking event with Geoff Miller
Celebrity

I’ve Never Been Selected For England

I did totally bottle the chance to play at Old Trafford for a United guest 11 many years back but that’s the closest I’ve come to a major appearance in any sport. However, next week, I will be grilled gently by the former Chairman of Selectors for English Cricket, Geoff

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Awards

Simpson Celebrates “Masters” Accolade and Not A Golf Club In Sight

Simpson celebrates “Masters” accolade and not a golf club in sight In shock news that busts the “cobblers and shoes” marketing theory wide open, Press For Attention PR  has been announced as the winner in the Creative and Media category at the annual Business Masters Awards. Receiving the trophy in front over 280

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PR Tips & Tricks

A Sticky Situation

Read All About It In: 2 mins… This week’s newsletter covers: Valuing your time Knowing your onions Freezers vs Washing Up Liquid vs WD40 Every month, I welcome circa 20 Nottingham-based business owners to an event I run in town exploring marketing and business growth tactics. Now, I don’t actually

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PR Tips & Tricks

In A World Of Ai, Don’t Be Afraid To Be More “I”

Read Time: 3 mins… This addition we will be covering: Psychology 🤔 Ai 🤖 Twister 🌪️ Let’s go… 👇 I had an interesting exchange with someone this week, when discussing branding, Ai and marketing. For some (images wise for blogs as far as I’m concerned) this has been a game-changer.

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