Public Relations
19 Mar A catch up with our Business Development Director, Jonathan Mills
Tell us about your new role? With the backing of the team under Anna’s guidance, I’m excited for the opportunity to focus on growing the company and building relationships. My day-to-day will certainly be varied and covering the region means there are plenty of early starts and late finishes! It will all be worth it, I’ll be able to invest in spending time with our clients, both old and new!
09 Oct Business Networking – Is it still worth it?
From breakfast baps and lunches in swanky hotels, to 6’oclock cocktails and delicious/meticulously planned dining experiences, there is a plethora of business networking opportunities - each heralding their events as the ‘best’ way to make new connections. But with so many options, is business networking still valuable, or are we all mostly just tempted by the free food or fancy venue?
09 Mar The KFC Chicken Shortage: A Masterclass in PR Crisis Communications?
In February of this year, chicken lovers across the country were left up in arms after scores of KFC outlets across the country closed their doors, leaving them unable to gain access to their favourite fast-food treats for almost a week. The reason? A chicken shortage, thanks to a fault in the supply chain - with an early and hiccup in their newly signed contract with renowned delivery firm DHL, plus a lack of contingency planning, turning out to be a recipe for disaster.
31 Jan GDPR: What you need to know
Most of us will be aware of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by now – and in just a few short months, on 25th May 2018, the new data regulations come into force, replacing the Data Protection Act. We’ve highlighted 5 key changes, to make you aware of how it could affect you and offer some tips on how you can prepare.
23 Aug Introducing… Kim!
We wanted to give you all a deeper insight into the lovely team members here at Formedia and have decided to start with Kimberley, our Office Manager. Kim is one of the longest serving team members, having started seven years ago! Starting as an Account Manager, she now supports each department to ensure the smooth running of projects and manages the HR side of things. Here’s how our conversations went:
17 Jul Website Essentials For The Construction Industry
The construction industry operates very much in the “you are only as good as your last job” camp. Therefore, one of the challenges we face as a digital media company, is that those within the building trade always say that they get much of their work through “word of mouth”. Whilst this may well have been the only credentials they needed 10 years ago, today potential customers are far more inclined to do some online research before choosing who builds their new extension, re-tile their roof or builds a whole new wing of their school.
29 Jun The Cream Tea Rivalry… And Other Debates
In the wake of National Cream Tea Day, good old scotch pancakes and hot cross buns are being abandoned on the shop shelves, with sales of scones, jam and clotted cream continuing to soar. However, you can’t mention cream tea without bringing up the age-old debates – from toppings, to pronunciation - which continue to divide families and the nation. Stirring up a range of problems, we have made it slightly easier to settle the arguments this year, leaving us with more time to enjoy the delicious treat!
31 May Shock Tactics: PR Genius?
Encouraging Debate Two years ago, Protein World’s Marketing Manager, Richard Staveley, sparked a global social media storm with its “Are you beach ready?” campaign, with people accusing the company of sexism and body shaming. Fast track to today and the marketer has launched a new campaign for V24, a 60ml protein drink, with adverts showing a blonde woman in a black crop top, exposing her stomach next to just two words – “Think Small”.
13 Apr A Storm in an Egg Cup
This Easter weekend, many of us will herd small children to National Trust properties for the annual egg hunts. It’s a hugely successful event with choc giant, Cadbury’s, now in its 10th year. It’s hard to think of a less controversial brand partnership than these two family-friendly, iconic institutions… yet somehow this year they were at the centre of a religious scandal that incurred the wrath of the Prime Minister. And no, it didn’t happen on April Fool’s Day, I checked.- 1
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