Public Relations – Journalism, Media and Culture

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How to craft the perfect PR pitch

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Fleur Stamford B2B, pitching, pr, storytelling skills

Cardiff University graduate Fleur Stamford reveals her four top tips to craft the perfect PR pitch.

Communications Management Public Relations

Greggs and effective PR

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 John Jewell Greggs, Piers Morgan, public relations

Greggs has successfully adapted to diversifying customer demands and the way in which it communicates with consumers.

Pictures of three tweets sent by politicians

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Poverty that shames a nation

December 6, 2018December 13, 2018 John Jewell Conservative Party, Poverty, public relations

In a series of acts hinting at a chronic lack of self-awareness, various Conservative MP’s have visited Tesco food banks to show their support for those that volunteered their time.

Media Coverage Public Relations

Black Friday, black future?

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 John Jewell Advertising, Black Friday, consumerism, debt

Black Friday encourages profligate spending – the consequences are barely acknowledged in a culture of advertising and consumerism.

Human hand taking mineral water from shelf in supermarket

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Why do we buy bottled water?

February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 John Jewell bottled water, Marketing, recycling

Why we buy bottled water can be explained, at least in part, by the triumph of advertising and marketing.

Communications Management Public Relations

Strong and Cable

September 25, 2017September 26, 2017 John Jewell Liberal democrats, party political broadcasts

The Lib Dems recent party political broadcast may alienate those it’s trying to impress.

Journalism Local Journalism Media Coverage Newspapers Political Journalism Public Relations

Don’t pretend political PR is journalism: The National Assembly for Wales and the independence of our news

September 20, 2017 Andy Williams communications, journalism, National Assembly for Wales, pr, Welsh Government

When it comes to public communication about politics, Wales has issues.

Media Coverage Public Relations

Is the ‘Real Thing’ getting real?

August 14, 2017August 17, 2017 John Jewell coca cola, corporate responsibility, Greenpeace, greenwash

Coca- Cola – the world’s largest producer of beverages -is to increase its use of recycled material. Greenwash or Corporate responsibility?

Media Media Coverage Public Relations

Women’s issues?

July 24, 2017July 26, 2017 John Jewell Advertising, Gender

“Women’s issues” is a redundant phrase. Equal opportunities in the workplace and fair representation across all media forms are issues which should be of concern to all sexes.