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PR for SMEs: What is a Press Release?
Posted by Suzy Simpson May 30, 2014 11:00:00 AMTopics: PR, News, Advertising, press releases, SMEs, distribution, online press
Press releases are the bread and butter of PR, but we in the industry can sometimes assume that everyone knows the ins and outs of this staple.Many SMEs, particularly those graduating from start-up status, won't have been exposed to the workings of this PR fundamental, so in this guide, we'll look at where press releases come from, how they're distributed and how they turn into coverage for a business. -
Should housebuilders be relying on local ads to promote their houses?
Posted by Maria Murphy Jan 20, 2014 3:24:00 PMTopics: Digital Marketing, SEO, property, Social Media, Advertising, house building, social networking, video, housebuilders
For years the housebuilding industry has relied on traditional and local media outlets to promote new homes. However, with the Liverpool Daily Post closing its doors last year due to both falling advertisement revenues and circulation figures - housebuilders are undoubtedly considering alternatives.
The fact that digital marketing techniques are on the up and up is pushing more and more businesses to rethink their marketing output and adapt their strategies when targeting, pursuing and converting new home buyers.
In the past, we have seen regional papers work wonders in attracting new buyers, however, with our local publications depleting at a rapid rate there's never been a more opportune time to investigate alternate ways to advertise and promote housing schemes.
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Marketing your brand: The Psychology of Persuasion and Purchasing Decisions
Posted by Samantha Lim Oct 10, 2013 9:38:00 AMTopics: Online Marketing, Advertising, online advertising, PR and marketing, psychology
In a world where we are inundated by choice, and are bombarded by marketing messages on a daily basis that try to persuade us to 'buy, buy, buy!' it is no surprise that many of us have learned to turn a deaf ear to the propagators of these messages.
With consumers becoming more and more desensitised to the effects of marketing and PR, we investigate how companies should approach the issue of convincing people to choose their brands?
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Getting Your Business on TV: Have you got the X Factor?
Posted by Sarah Foulkes Oct 2, 2013 11:11:00 AMTopics: News, Advertising, PR and marketing, tv,, thought leadership,, television,
Getting TV exposure for your company is a bit like being a contestant on the X Factor. You're one of thousands trying to be seen and heard, and how you look, what you say and how you say it are all important considerations.
So how do you make sure you're the one with the voice everyone wants to hear? In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best ways to generate TV coverage for your business that shows you in a positive light and helps cement your position as a thought leader in your chosen field.
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Are QR codes dead?
Posted by Maria Murphy Sep 13, 2013 3:02:00 PMTopics: Advertising, copywriting, images, online advertising, QR codes, blogging, Advertise, website design
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Social media and stakeholder consultation: What @Newsmanc and @TFGM can teach us
Posted by Gerald Heneghan Sep 3, 2013 5:52:00 PMTopics: Advertising, copywriting, images, online advertising, QR codes, blogging, stakeholder consultation, Advertise, website design, Twitter
If you live or work in Manchester, there's a good chance you have at least a passing familiarity with the city's infamous Metrolink tram system.
Despite the reams of Twitter abuse and queries being hurled its way over its poor operation, Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM), the authority that oversees the service, seemed somewhat reluctant to engage with its stakeholders via the medium.
In this post, we'll investigate how one irate customer's open letter and the accompanying outpouring of support changed all that.