AI Skills vs A-Level results: I’d hire skills over straight As every time
Results day is here, and whatever your grades look like, I want to share something that might take you a long time to work out: they matter a lot less to your career than what you do next. I’m Gareth Hoyle, Founder of Marketing Signals, a digital marketing agency I’ve been running for over two […]
How to pitch a journalist: What an ex-Reach PLC pro really thinks of your pitch
As a Digital PR specialist, getting the unfiltered truth about your work from a seasoned journalist is a rarity. It’s even rarer to have one on your team AND get a chance to interview them. Meet Sam Forrester. Before joining us as Content Manager, Sam spent 15 years at Reach PLC as a Senior Reporter, […]
10 ways to manage stress and improve your mental health in the PR industry
Burnout in the PR industry is high. PRs often work long hours, manage multiple relationships – including clients with high expectations, and face a lot of rejection and criticism. While poor mental health is not just an issue in PR, there are certain norms specific to the industry which don’t help. Such as the ‘always […]