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Lionesses Win Changed The Game - Press for Attention
Sport

They Didn’t Just Win – They Changed the Game

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

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Sport

You’re Evian a Laugh?! What Happens When Brand Promises Dry Up On The World’s Biggest Stage

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

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"Red newspaper stand with the headline 'GREG ON HOLIDAY - PR MACHINE STILL RUNNING' and subheading 'Marketing from a sun lounger, because stories don't sleep. - holiday press releases
General business

Why Holiday Press Releases Kill Your Stories

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

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I’m finally going abroad (thanks to some brilliant marketing)

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,

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EC partners with PR expert Greg Simpson of Press For Attention to lead media strategy as it invests ÂŁ5M in new Solihull HQ: photo of Greg, Nigel and Cameron
General business

Entrepreneurs Circle taps PR expert to power up next stage of growth

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 ÂŁ5 million investment in its new 15,000 sq ft national headquarters on Blythe Valley Business

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PR Tips & Tricks

The Truth About Awareness Days: PR Goldmine Or Gimmick?

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

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