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Greg Simpson joins the IoD as PR and Communications Ambassador

Press For Attention PR founder Greg Simpson has joined the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire branch team of the Institute of Directors (IoD) as PR and Communications Ambassador. As well as running Press For Attention PR for the past 13 years, Greg is also a regional champion for Nottingham with Enterprise Nation and a co-founder and committee …

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Greg Simpson appointed Enterprise Nation champion for Nottingham

Greg Simpson, entrepreneur, PR professional and founder of Press for Attention PR, is confirmed today as Enterprise Nation’s champion in Nottingham.  Greg joins other regional champions who have been operating since August 2015 from the Midlands, South West, East of England and beyond.  The role of the champions is to host events, deliver support and represent Enterprise Nation in …

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How to annoy a journalist like Sam Metcalf

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, …

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PR 101: How to write and send a press release

Did you know I’ve written a book? No? Well, I have. You can buy it here, it’s called the Small Business Guide To PR. I’m very fortunate that the team over at Enterprise Nation has been snaffling extracts from it for their audience and this week a particular section has generated a lot of feedback …

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Strange to write a press release about your own business when you are in PR

A funny old day today. I have spent over a decade advising clients on how to get the most out of their PR campaigns and here I find myself doing it for Press For Attention PR, my own consultancy. Strange it may be. Self indulgent? It feels like it a little, I must confess. However, …

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