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 →
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01
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 →
Jul
14
If you are one of many O2 customers, and one of the unlucky ones, you would not have failed to notice that your phone may have had no service for a day and a half on Wednesday. I was one of them. At first, I assumed my phone was broken;... read more →
Jun
29
As a fledgling blogger and a PR I’ve seen both sides of the story and hopefully this article can offer some helpful tips and insight that will be valuable to PR professionals and bloggers alike. Bloggers and websites can be a valuable resource for generating coverage. By treating them with... read more →
Jun
20
Euro 2012 kicked-off less than two weeks ago and Uefa is already in the midst of probably one of its biggest controversies to date. Why? Because higher beings within its corridors of power decided to fine Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner a staggering €100,000 (and a one match ban) for flashing... read more →
Jun
15
The turbulent weather over the past few weeks has been one of the hot (or rather, rainy) topics of conversation in the office this week. Will it be sunny at the weekend? Do I need to pack my sunglasses or umbrella in my work bag each day? It seems this... read more →
Jun
07
How to generate value by being a ‘thought–follower’ as well as a thought-leader Do you or your business prefer to influence the world around you? Or do you let others influence you? The advantages of being a thought–leader are well-established, not only in public relations but in the world generally.... read more →
May
31
With people across the country making their final preparations for the Jubilee celebrations this weekend it is interesting to reflect on the attitude of the great British public and how they perceive the royal family at this moment in time. While some, of course, are simply enjoying the thought of... read more →
May
25
When is it an editorial review and when is an advertorial review? Talk is cheap, or is it? With the media up in arms this week about the ABSURDITY of Alliance charging journalists (journalists!) at this year's Cannes Film Festival thousands of dollars if they wanted to interview Brad Pitt... read more →
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