Social media tips for businesses

Social media tips for businesses

Social media is rapidly becoming a key part of business strategies in an attempt to boost sales and profit. Outwrite PR executive Mike Youds recently gave a presentation at Mold Business Forum about the dos and don’ts of social media. Here are his top 10 tips....
What is news?

What is news?

England winning Euro 2012, now that would be news, mega news. Team GB topping the gold medal table at the London Olympics? Worthy of a front page splash. Even non sports fans concede that. But out of the national glare, on a local level, what exactly is news?...
Whistle-stop tour of PR

Whistle-stop tour of PR

Billionaire founder of Microsoft Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest men, is purported to have said that if he were down to his last dollar, he would spend it on PR. PR is generally used to: Enhance a company’s reputation Create awareness of a new product/service –...
Tips for effective business networking

Tips for effective business networking

Networking is essential in business for making new contacts and generating leads. Winning new work is still about who you know and not just what you know. Application of a strategic approach to networking can deliver lucrative returns as contacts offer you work....
How to win a business award

How to win a business award

The benefits Some businesses can be reluctant when it comes to entering awards, either through a lack of time, doubts over the perceived benefits or a lack of awareness of the opportunities on offer. Often it’s a combination of all three factors. Having worked with...