Graduate trainee journalists are leaving journalism in their droves to follow a career in PR due to “copy and paste” practices adopted by many online newsrooms. Speaking to Press Gazette, an unnamed source said that ...

During 2016, the ‘fake news’ phenomenon became one of the most talked about issues relating to journalism and the internet, and its implications on democracy are still very much at the heart of debate today. ...

Jo Addison is a Top 10 UK Family Travel Blogger who writes Kiddieholidays. The blog is designed to provide inspiration and advice about holidays and days out for babies and toddlers. Here, Jo talks to ...

Streaming media giant Netflix has made its first acquisition, of the Glasgow-based comic book publisher Millarworld, in a deal some media pundits are comparing to Disney’s $4 billion acquisition of Marvel comics in 2009. Millarworld ...

Zanna van Dijk is a Top 10 Fitness and Exercise Blogger as well as being a personal trainer, coach, vlogger, author and first female UK Adidas Global Ambassador. Passionate about empowering women, Zanna uses her ...

As social media slowly takes over our lives, the rise of influencers setting trends and inspiring the actions of a generation is now irresistible. Many of these influencers make a living off brand collaboration and ...

This week’s Political Updates, covers moves and changes at all levels of government.    Government Departments  Louise Smyth has been appointed as Chief Executive of Companies House at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.  Silla ...

If you managed the comms department of a lower league football club, would you ask the local newspaper (a news organisation that is genuinely interested in writing about you) to pay for one-to-one access to ...

As Brexit negotiations continue, we bring you the latest news, developments and stakeholder reaction in our Brexit Bulletin. This week, attention has turned firmly on what a transitional period following Brexit will look like: Whilst ...

It’s no secret that social media has shaken up the political landscape, playing an increasingly significant role in elections. After Obama ran what has been dubbed the first ‘social media election’ in 2008, its role ...

A round-up of all the trending media, marketing and PR stories you shouldn’t have missed this week. 1. Mooch Out Anthony Scaramucci had a turbulent week – on Monday we were discussing the pitfalls of ...

Journalists at the Financial Times have voted unanimously to back union demands to fix the gender pay gap at the newspaper. Journalists are concerned that woman working at the financial title are paid some 13% ...

Trinity Mirror, the UK’s largest newspaper publishing group, is stepping up its programme of cost savings following the news that the publisher saw print advertising sales fall by a staggering £27 million in the first ...

The Independent’s editor, Christian Broughton, has reassured editorial colleagues that the Independent would ‘remain truly independent’ following a substantial investment from a Saudi investor. Sultan Mohamed Abuljadayel, acquired a 30% stake in Independent Digital News ...

Labour MP Barry Sheerman’s recent inclusion in the Register of Consultant Lobbyists has sparked fresh criticism over the rules governing the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL). The MP for Huddersfield has become ...

Brexit. Trump. Corbyn. Why did no one see them coming? Thing is, people did. Call it alt-media, post-truth, fake news – there is a growing body of information available online that’s setting agendas that challenge ...

If you were looking to invest in a business, would you consider taking on a failing newspaper? With the state of the current publishing industry, you might think it wise to decline such an opportunity. ...

One of the first rules of successful communications management is that the comms professional should never become the story. And so it is perhaps unfortunate that the names Sean Spicer, Andy Coulson and Alastair Campbell ...

When you live and work in a bustling, international city like London, with the world’s media focusing on its vibrant political, business and cultural scenes, it’s easy to forget the capital is made up of ...

In an advertising market increasingly dominated by Facebook and Google, it has never been more important for publishers and broadcasters to attract new advertisers. One way of doing this is to take ownership of a ...