Category Archives: General
What’s in a name? (Alys Barber)
So, apparently there’s been a surge in the popularity of names beginning with a ‘K’, thanks in no small part to the popularity of the Kardashians. And when an England international gets in on the trend, you know the popularity … Continue reading
When will the EU tackle recurrent issues surrounding market access? (Priti Breakey)
http://www.pharmatimes.com/Article/13-05-20/Pharma_access_problems_putting_EU_at_risk.aspx Should spending cuts have ever effected life saving medicines?
Quintiles forms 5 year strategic alliance with Merck Serono. (Priti Breakey)
Both companies share a common goal of cost-disciplined science but longer term how to expedite the delivery of new therapeutic options to patients with high medical need across Merck Serono’s core research areas of neurology, oncology, immuno-oncology and immunology. http://www.pharmatimes.com/Article/13-05-16/Quintiles_inks_five-year_clinical_development_partnership_with_Merck_Serono.aspx
Top 10 Reasons To Be Confident and Happy About PR Agencies & Their Future. (Eddie Everard)
Interesting article by one of our top global PR agency clients @KetchumPR http://blog.ketchum.com/ten-good-reasons-to-be-happy-about-the-pr-agency-business/
Social Media Success (Alys Barber)
So, it’s my turn to write the social media content here at Media Contacts. I have a few options, there is plenty to talk about in the news. Sir Alex Ferguson retiring (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22447018), for instance, and how happy it makes … Continue reading
Which Social Media Personality Are You? via @therealprmoment. Eddie Everard
This infographic has been put together from research by First Direct, it breaks down social media personalities into 12 different types. Which one are you? I don’t think I fall into one specific type but lie across about 3.. http://blog.prmoment.com/12-types-of-social-media-personalities/
Serious advice for serious candidates. (Stuart Brill)
http://michaelspicer.tumblr.com/post/46928112030/job-interview-tips
“Glorious blue sunshine.” (Christopher Martin-Jenkins) – Alys Barber
There were two rather important services at St Paul’s in London last week. One which has been debated and which has not been out of the press since. I don’t want to get into a political debate on here, so … Continue reading
Thought about a career in the travel industry? (Eddie Everard)
I recruit for several of London’s top travel PR agencies from boutiques through to global agencies and when I work on a role most clients like to interview candidates that already have travel PR experience but it’s certainly not impossible … Continue reading
My favourite 5 Twitter handles (no particular order) – Stuart Brill
Commander Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield – live tweeting from the international space station, amazing photos Weird Horse @WeirdHorse – surreal tweets from a farmyard Brian Moore @BrianMoore666 – insightful grumpiness from a leading rugby commentator Dan Levene @BluesChronicle – best Chelsea … Continue reading
