This month, UK’s top community for tech journalists and PRs, TechJPR, celebrates its 10th birthday. I caught up with Daryl Willcox to find out more about group’s mission and its history. Continue reading
Getting through the cloudy days at work
We’ve all been there. No matter how much we enjoy our jobs, the piles of unfinished work and deadlines looming over us can make our lives so much more stressful. Here are some pointers on how to get through the gloomier days at work.
Interview with Pete Morgan: Demand generation, integrating marketing with PR and career advice
For many public relations practitioners, term demand generation seems like something taken straight from the fantasy world. This term, however, should be in a lexicon of every comms professional. I caught up with my colleague Pete Morgan, Vice President of Demand, Metia to find out more about marketing practice and how it can be integrated with PR. I also took this opportunity to ask Pete about his career advice.
Why work in technology public relations?
Here’s why I think working in technology sector of public relations can be a gratifying path.
The #PowerAndInfluence chat: What I learnt, so far, about public relations
Tonight, I was really privileged to host the renowned #PowerAndInfluence Twitter chat, popularised by Ella Minty. I shared some of the lessons I’ve learnt — so far — working in public relations. Here are a few takeouts.
Guest post: Starting from the bottom. How to make the most of an internship
In this guest post, the brilliant Olivia Shalofsky shares her story after interning for a year at Direct Line Group. She talks about successfully securing coverage in the leading media publications, professional development, and obstacles she had to get through. Olivia also shares career advice she has received during her placement. Continue reading
Making the most of meetings as a junior PR practitioner
In The Economist, Bartleby writes about how unproductive meetings are. The columnist proposes the principle that “80% of of the time of 80% of the people in meetings is wasted”. I can’t talk about advantages of meetings for more senior members of teams, but I know that this definitely isn’t true for the most junior practitioners — meetings can teach you a lot. Here’s how to make the most of them.
Guest post: PR notes from Poland
In this guest post, Rafał Sałak of Prowly PR Software shares insights into public relations in Poland; pitching to journalists, media landscape, and media law.
The story behind London’s best running hub: London City Runners
Druid Street in Southwark on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays has become London runners hottest spot. On these days, London City Runners club opens its doors to the enthusiasts of the sport. And the club is now about to embark upon its most exciting journey. I caught up with the LCR founder Tim Navin-Jones to find all about it.
IGTV: is the future of video vertical?
Instagram, owned by Facebook mobile application for sharing pictures, has yesterday released IGTV — an app for sharing long-form videos. Here is what it’s all about.
