Yesterday, a four year battle to release documents on Universal Credit from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) was won. Two Freedom of Information requests (FOIs) were separately submitted by journalists to the DWP ...

As if falling circulations, plummeting advertising revenues and editorial cut-backs weren’t causing local newspaper publishers big enough headaches, the news that 86 magistrate courts (prime local news hunting grounds) are facing the axe, comes as ...

Being a successful PR professional is very much like having a career in medicine. We prescribe solutions to common problems in the hope that our clients take note, follow our considered (educated) opinion and just ...

Last Sunday we saw the largest leak in the history of investigative journalism. 11.5 million documents were released, one head of state has resigned, and the suspicions of millions have been confirmed with the publication ...

Here is a quick 5 minute interview with top mummy blogger Gemma Fraser who speaks to us about why it’s important for her to write in her own voice and where she draws her inspiration from. Why ...

The recent CIPR state of pension report reignited the conversation about the inequalities women face in the sector. Despite PR being a female dominated industry research shows that there is a gender imbalance when it ...

Should a local authority ever consider refusing a Freedom of Information Act request to protect the reputation of organisations under its control? The Freedom of Information Act 2000 was designed to provide public access to ...

Self-professed foodie and fitness fanatic Charlie Watson is the author of our top-ranking running blog The Runner Beans. Her goal is simple – and that is to make fitness and healthy eating more accessible without missing ...

Describing themselves as the product of the cult classic ‘Ghostbusters’, the editorial team behind Flickering Myth are self-professed movie buffs. Specialising in ‘geek culture’, this blog has its own unique way of connecting with its ...

George Osborne’s crackdown on ‘morally repugnant’ tax-avoidance schemes will need a reboot after the leaked Panama Papers yesterday highlighted the key role that British linked tax havens play in the world of tax-avoidance. The company at ...

Fueled by the prospect of a hung parliament, the 2015 election saw 66% of Britons turn out to the polls to vote. While this was proudly touted by the press as the ‘highest turnout since Tony ...

When you protect reputations for a living, understanding what you can and cannot say in any public forum is a vital component of your profession.  Essentially, any sensitive or potentially offensive information that can be ...

For most PRs and marketers #AprilFools day is an opportunity to promote their brand and engage with the public. With social media being the most popular medium to engage with consumers this year’s #AprilFools pranks ...

Another week, another announcement of an historic print title hitting the dirt. Haymarket, the magazine publisher controlled by former Conservative cabinet member Lord Heseltine, has announced that Marketing magazine will cease publication following its May edition. ...

Cross-industry convergence between PR and marketing and the increasing demands for practitioners to be content creators are just some of the trends highlighted in the latest CIPR State of the Profession Report. Covering industry issues ...

The BBC’s digital expansion has long been viewed as a threat to the commercial operation of many regional news providers. Local newspapers in particular have been critical of the BBC, claiming its online services are ...

With 100 million active users, SnapChat offers a promising market for PRs and marketers. According to statistics the UK is SnapChat’s second largest market, with 60% of 13 to 34 year old smart phone users in ...

Desperate times call for desperate actions. Perhaps this explains the prevalence of sponsored “clickbait” content on otherwise, trustworthy online news sources.  It’s everywhere, from niche blogs to regional news sites through to major online news ...

This week’s Media Updates covers moves and changes at news titles including Newsnight, The Herald, Swindon Advertiser, that’s life!, Reveal, Esquire, Now Magazine, Pensions Expert and Retail Week   News & current affairs Nicholas Watt ...

With over 320 million users it’s not surprising that the #HappyBirthdayTwitter hashtag started trending earlier this week. Used by big brands, celebrities, football teams, politicians and media outlets, Twitter has played a significant role in ...