The Budget – what do journalists think?

Better off? Or worried about extra costs?

It's Budget Day - a day when some journalists groan and yawn and others get all flustered with excitement. If you are producing a programme, especially a debate about the Budget or an impending Budget, the hardest job is to find participants. And … [Read more...]

Review the work of a working class poet – The Hammerman and PR.

Brave cast members of The Hammerman wait for us to get on with it on Uffington White Horse

I don't think people often think of Swindon as being a hub of the arts - yet it most certainly is - and in one small way I can prove it. Yesterday, on BBC West's Inside Out programme, a film I'd made with colleague and friend Graham Carter about … [Read more...]

When a bad day at the office turns into bad PR

Next time punch a cashion

I have just seen a most fabulous example of bad PR on a website. It’s so bad I thought I’d share it with you as it illustrates how important it is for a company to regularly check their internet profile. I’m talking about more than just … [Read more...]

Solar farms – what do you know about them? Nothing?

solar farm - wind farm alternative

Guess what? We've been asked to help out with the PR for a very special project in the Wiltshire/Oxfordshire area - the launch of the Westmill Solar Cooperative. This is very thrilling for us because renewable energy is something that it's … [Read more...]

Building a business – towards a bright future

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This week, rather than a rant, I thought I’d share some good news with you. We have already added two new clients to our bourgeoning business this year.  It’s all very exciting and it’s still only the end of January. It’s a strange thing … [Read more...]

11.11.11 – does this date frighten you?

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As all the one’s line up and 11.11.11 is here there are theories abounding that the date is really powerful. Rationally it means nothing but I’m finding that I’m taking an interest when I come across I mentions of it in the media. Have I lost … [Read more...]

Are you a good communicator? Review this poor example of communication.

Don't shut the door on free, independent, credible publicity...

Today's I'm going to tell you about the kind of public relations person that journalists despair about and subsequently avoid like the plague. Why am I telling you?   To show you how journalists work, how they think, and how a bad … [Read more...]

Pontins – do you want to go there on holiday now?

Fancy having a holiday here? If so, send us a review...

Anyone watch Watchdog tonight? You know the programme you 'cannot afford to miss'. BBC 1 - Thursday? If you are in business and you want to know anything about handling a negative story, you must tune in.   Tonught was a classic. Under … [Read more...]

Hidden businesses who don’t realise their worth

leny estate - great place to stay, where's the pr

I've just spent a week in Scotland combining work and pleasure with a trip to various places from Edinburgh and Scotland. It's been over a decade since my last visit so I really enjoyed the chance to travel around and enjoy the beauty of the scenery … [Read more...]

Motorhome story – a pr dilemma?

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Last week I described a scenario to you where a police officer had almost come to blows with a company over the purchase of a very expensive motorhome.   To re-cap, the £40,000 vehicle was a lemon and the company was refusing to replace it, … [Read more...]