THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS – OUR INSIDERS’ VIEWS Three of the team at Clareville have had a relatively unusual view of the Olympics and Paralympics – from the inside. We were among the 250,000 who, in autumn 2010, said we would like to help at the events as volunteers.... read more →
Sep
19
Sep
07
Say the words ‘PR’ and press releases and text come to mind, however, images are also a vital part of the public relations toolkit and should not be underestimated. When looking through any newspaper or magazine or on any website it is the pictures that catch your interest and attention... read more →
Aug
31
The debate of the social media will always be ongoing. Some love it, some hate it. Some people say it’s the transparency of it all; there’s no hiding behind it. Of course, there are also those ‘Twitter Trolls’ who deliberately hide behind the computer to bully various peers and celebrities,... read more →
Aug
23
It’s that time of year again. The month of August is synonymous with many things; holidays, sun, festivals and… exam results. Yet again the media is saturated with news stories about the latest GCSE and A Level grades. Typically, this coverage criticises adjudicators for marking papers too leniently or for... read more →
Aug
16
Facebook’s biological clock is ticking with news this week, that with the advent of compulsory Timeline, everyone can now share that they're expecting a baby, a picture, the due date, and whether it’s a boy or girl. According to The Huff Post, Facebook said "Currently we are not using this... read more →
Aug
08
In the PR world the month of August used to be regarded as ‘silly season’. With politicians away, celebrities off to sunnier climates and many people trying to get through the school holidays, there isn’t often much to report. Traditionally this is the time when news stories that, at other... read more →
Aug
03
Making or breaking reputations in London this summer The Oly****s (or should I say ‘the major sporting event in the capital of England this year’) will make or break thousands of reputations - sports and performers, organisers and sponsors, media and suppliers. With thousands of hours of broadcasting and acres... read more →
Aug
01
A survey of teenagers recently revealed that 70% of 12-18 year olds want work experience to be compulsory. Initially this seems extreme, but in the world of PR it’s not just a good education you need to gain a good job. Although this is important, work experience and the contacts... read more →
Jul
25
It’s finally here. The Olympic Torch will end its journey and London 2012 will open with what, by all accounts, is set to be a spectacular ceremony. But are the stories, reported widely in the media, about the Olympic ‘brand police’ ramping up its efforts even further in a bid... read more →
Jul
24
The sun has come out to play. The (eternal Olympic) torch is making its way around the country....and no less than 4 members of Clareville staff are official "Games Makers"; Using their top quality communicating skills, Clareville PRs are going to be working in the press office, working in events... read more →
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