Today Vuelio releases the biggest ever survey of UK bloggers. In conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University we found that bloggers still feel that they and their output does not have the credibility or status ...

Authored by three people the5krunner is a vital resource for beginners to the sport. The blog contains tips on speed, endurance and how to nail sprint triathlons. In this Spotlight we talk to a member ...

The mere mention of Australia conjures up images of Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House, Kangaroos, Crocodile Dundee, Neighbours and, of course, spiders. It’s hard to avoid the topic of spiders (and other poisonous critters) when ...

Last week it emerged that six in ten marketing PR professionals admitted to flouting the UK’s official code around influencer marketing. According to a recent study, 37 per cent of respondents said they fully adhered ...

Everyone likes free stuff and for many bloggers it’s a perk of the job, with businesses often heaping free goods (not-to-mention considerable amounts of cash) on high profile writers in the hope of a positive ...

At just 26, Michael White has established himself as one of the leading PR bloggers in the UK. Recently featured in our ranking of top UK PR bloggers, Michael has lots of influence and is ...

Being a successful PR professional is very much like having a career in medicine. We prescribe solutions to common problems in the hope that our clients take note, follow our considered (educated) opinion and just ...

The recent CIPR state of pension report reignited the conversation about the inequalities women face in the sector. Despite PR being a female dominated industry research shows that there is a gender imbalance when it ...

For most PRs and marketers #AprilFools day is an opportunity to promote their brand and engage with the public. With social media being the most popular medium to engage with consumers this year’s #AprilFools pranks ...

Cross-industry convergence between PR and marketing and the increasing demands for practitioners to be content creators are just some of the trends highlighted in the latest CIPR State of the Profession Report. Covering industry issues ...

The BBC’s digital expansion has long been viewed as a threat to the commercial operation of many regional news providers. Local newspapers in particular have been critical of the BBC, claiming its online services are ...

With 100 million active users, SnapChat offers a promising market for PRs and marketers. According to statistics the UK is SnapChat’s second largest market, with 60% of 13 to 34 year old smart phone users in ...

This week marked the 10th anniversary of Twitter. In a fairly upbeat blog post Stephen Waddington chief engagement officer at Ketchum gave 10 reasons to wish Twitter a happy 10th birthday. Fellow blogger and IBM senior business consultant Neville Hobson, ...

First launched in 2006, Twitter celebrated its 10th birthday this week having established itself as a cultural phenomenon that has transformed the way in which we communicate with each other. But recent statistics show that ...

Having the support of a celebrity can lift a charity or cause out of obscurity and into the hearts and minds of millions. This coming week alone, celebrities will help raise millions of pounds for ...

Are you making good use of social media analytics or has your company yet to make it a vital part of their business strategy? As digital marketing becomes more and more measurable it is increasingly ...

ParcelHero is an international courier service with excellent USPs in affordability, reliability and speed. But let’s face it, nobody finds packages sexy. Notwithstanding the fact that logistics is an industry whose entire aim is to ...

Following our spotlight interview, Natasha Courtenay-Smith rejoined us for a special webinar to share exclusive inside info on how to get rich by blogging. Having interviewed the world’s leading bloggers, vloggers and content strategists for her ...

The issue of PRs being underpaid has reared its head again. According to a new PR Week survey 49 per cent of respondents said that they felt short-changed by their employer. But what are the ...

According to new research, native advertising – sponsored or branded content that matches the look and feel of publisher websites – is the next big thing for PRs. The survey, commissioned by advertising platform Adyoulike, ...