October 11, 2024

The skill that comms professionals should teach young people

Why does our education system teach children to write in such an unnecessarily complex way? “Just use as many long and complicated words as you can.” This was the answer our eldest August, age 17, gave […]
July 30, 2024

Can partnering with specialists really work for your agency?

Working in an agency, you’re often required to wear many hats. You’re a strategist, a project manager, a creative director, and sometimes, even a writer. But writing, especially copywriting, is a speciality in itself. It demands […]
July 10, 2024

Don’t be a writer: Why agencies should stick to their strengths

Digital, creative, and design agencies often work at lightning speed, so it’s tempting to try and do it all. But here’s a thought: what if trying to be a jack-of-all-trades is actually holding you back? The […]
July 5, 2024

Why working in PR makes you an expert storyteller

Can you spot the magic in the mundane and turn it into a great media story? By Louise Turner Older readers will remember that the definition of “getting spiked” used to mean your press release would […]
April 10, 2024

Brand building – why blogs boost your business

We all know we’re on Google’s online playing field, and it’s a tough game. So how do you stand out against the other teams? One answer is: brand building.  Blogging is generally accepted as an important […]