The Killer Not Making the Headlines
29th April 2019
In a week where the bulletins have quite rightly been dominated by the atrocious acts of human violence in Sri Lanka – I was shocked to discover the biggest killers are not guns and bombs. More people commit suicide each year than are killed in warfare, terrorism and crime combined.
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The Power of the Employer Brand
25th February 2019
It is a truth universally acknowledged that PR agencies are the worst at their own PR. In a market that is fiercely competitive for talent, the power of existing as a strong employer brand is massively underestimated and generally poorly invested in.
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CV Writing Basics, the Cristiano Ronaldo Edition
12th February 2019
There isn’t a big secret to writing a CV that will guarantee you get an interview every time you apply for a role but there are certainly things that you can do to maximise your chances of coming across well on paper. Here are some basic hints and tips on writing a CV and an example courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Public Affairs Agency Update – Q1 2019
10th January 2019
With no-confidence votes, calls for a second referendum and major transport issues on an almost daily basis, 2018 came to an end with a bang for the public affairs industry. Here we explore what to expect in Q1 of 2019.
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The Secret Life of Start-Up Communications
So, you’re a start-up, should you hire a person or an agency? You’re a PR and have been presented with the opportunity to build a comms function, is it too good to be true?
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Market Update for the First Half of 2018
Now that the heatwave has subsided, and we have returned to normality with a rainy British summer it is time to reflect on the trends in the PR & comms market during the first half of 2018.
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Just a Game?
Once every four years when the World Cup comes around people across the world who previously lived their lives in ignorant bliss suddenly become incredibly attached to the fortunes of their national team. But is there more to it than 736 footballers gathering in one country to kick a ball around?
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2018 Q1 Market Update & Trends
If the first quarter is anything to go by, 2018 will be another strong year for the PR industry. Large agencies have made significant senior hires, parent companies are consolidating their brands and there seems to be more business to be won with many agencies involved in more pitches than the equivalent time last year.
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