Top Tips for Winning Awards that Matter
While PR firms like collecting awards on behalf of their clients, the industry has become saturated. To use an expression suited for the time of year, the golden goose of media com
The Evolution of Communications
In the early-1980s, I signed the Official Secrets Act and was shown into a room with a dozen middle-aged men and a secretary. My job was no more than a gopher but it gave me my fir
How to make a racquet!
On the surface, little has changed at Wimbledon since Fred Perry first strolled on to the manicured lawns, but behind the scenes, it’s rebooting its image.
When it comes to content, size matters
In today’s digital world, small is beautiful. Information is delivered in nuggets and bullets, listicles and soundbites, and tweets and snaps. Notifications buzz on our devic
The “Final Four” Tips for Business PR
Whether you’re a lifelong college basketball fan or just looking to test your luck with some friendly office competition, March Madness is an exciting change-up to your daily rou
Will your firm encourage gender equality after March?
As women’s history month winds down in the US, UK, Australia and elsewhere around the world, it’s a good time to reflect on the diversity efforts in your organization. Many com
Full-time work and grad school: It’s possible!
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin If you’re fortunate enough to work for an employer that genuinely encourages your professional and
A blast from the past: Nostalgia marketing is taking us back to the future
My wife is not a fan of washing up, but for a few short weeks, she simply couldn’t resist standing at the kitchen sink, pulling on the Marigolds and plunging her hands into the h
Who are you?
FT writer Laura Noonan does a great job pointing out the culture shock that many (most?) former bankers face when joining a startup. In her article yesterday, she also mentions how
Brand activism – is it the future?
How political should a company or brand be in today’s post-truth world? After backing American footballer Colin Kaepernick, who famously knelt during the national anthem befo