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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, you went down in history: a Christmas marketing story
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the one with the very shiny nose. Where did he come from, how did he start pulling Santa’s sleigh and what does it have to do with your company's PR strategy? It was a foggy winter night (probably) in 1939. Robert L May looked out of...
Spinning the truth – The difference between PR and spin
Ever wondered about the difference between public relations (PR) and spin? Let's peel back the layers and explore what truly sets them apart. PR: what is it? Public relations, often referred to as PR, is the art of managing and shaping an organisation's public image...
Do B2B communications have to be so serious?
Why is it, that when it comes to B2B communications, it seems like all the fun stuff goes out the window, and what’s left is often mind-numbingly boring and lacking in any personality or emotional connection? But just because our subject matter may not be as glamorous...
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Publicity Supports Longevity
Falling leaves, cosy knit jumpers and Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSL) on the menu: it must be autumn. Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes turned 20 this year and they’re not just a drink but a cultural phenomenon. You can’t turn a corner or scroll social media without a...
Building an authentic personal brand: A guide for business leaders
"In the world of business, your reputation is everything. Your personal brand is your most valuable asset." — Richard BransonIn today's competitive landscape, a strong personal brand can be a powerful asset for business leaders. It not only enhances your personal...
Is “greenhushing” a silent threat to climate action?
“The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived” warns the U.N. chief as earthquakes, fires and floods tear across Europe. “At some point we basically run out of superlatives to convey how urgent it is to act. And then the main issue is...
The role of PR in women’s football: from banned to world cup final in 102 years
The rise and fall – a brief history It’s 1920, and a packed stadium of 53,000 people roar in celebration as the Dick, Kerr ladies' team wins 4-0. The game raises £3000 (the equivalent of £140,000 today) for charity for ex-servicemen. In 1921, only months later, the...
Black cats and the importance of public opinion
Meet my black cat, Sage! His favourite activities are catching flies, going on adventures with next doors’ Tabby and sleeping on the windowsill. Other than occasionally keeping the neighbouring cats out past their bedtime, he is most definitely not bad luck; but not...
Successful PR campaigns
Successful PR campaigns have a clear objective, a specific message, target a particular audience, and have a simple call to action. We look at five wildly successful PR campaigns that went above, beyond and outside the box, shaping and informing public opinions with...
What you need to know from the PRCA’s webinar about Threads
Meta’s newest venture is Threads, the proclaimed ‘Twitter killer’ and the next big thing. Zuckerberg’s aim is to: “take what Instagram does best and create a new experience around text, ideas and discussing what’s on your mind”. Threads reached a record-breaking 100...
Combining Humanity and AI: The Evolution of Marketing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary new marketing tool for the mortgage industry - but it is not a panacea and will not replace the human crafts and relationships which are key to the sector. That was the conclusion of a panel of experts, including bClear...
From bean to bar: the PR success of chocolate
The cocoa bean has been consumed in some form for 5000 years; it’s scientific name, theobroma cacao, translates to "food of the gods". But how did a nondescript bean from South America become a household, sugary confectionery and what PR and marketing strategies can...
The risks, and rewards, of financial services adopting AI
It’s hard to hear a news report these days without Artificial Intelligence (AI) making an appearance. Thanks to the unprecedented rise of ChatGPT, the use of AI is being debated around every boardroom table. And financial services adopting AI is no exception. ...
bClear Charity Fund winners announced
We have donated £6,000 to great causes from this year’s Charity Fund. After a record-breaking number of applications, twelve successful charities have received £500 each. At bClear, our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement has been ingrained in...
bClear’s charity fund is seeking to donate £6000 to more good causes
bClear's charity fund has handed out thousands of pounds to good causes in Bristol and North Somerset and is now open again for 2023. We are inviting worthwhile groups to apply for donations. The fund will give grants of at least £500 to up to 12 charities and today...
bClear learning Moore about bowel cancer with Football Shirt Friday
The team at bClear Communications are sporting their football shirts and donating to help raise money and awareness of bowel cancer. 46 people die per day from the disease, making it the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK according to Cancer Research...
IWD 2023: It’s fantastic to see the younger women joining the sector – Nicola Firth
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, Mortgage Solutions spoke with Nicola Firth of Knowledge Bank about her entry and journey in the world of finance.
Access FS protection panel passes 20 providers mark – The Intermediary
Mortgage and protection broker, Access Financial Services, has exceeded twenty protection providers on its panel following the addition of its latest providers Hive Insurance Services and HSBC.
Wasting time on manual identity checks – it is time for digital
Ensuring firms ditch flawed manual checks for electronic verification will not only help businesses save time, but stay on the right side of regulators.
What brokers have learned 30 years on from ‘Black Wednesday’ – Mortgage Solutions
Those of a certain age will struggle to forget the 16th of September 1992. It was one of the most turbulent days in British peacetime history, and one that offers many parallels in today’s climate.
Government policy on buy-to-let has backfired – Landbay
John Goodall from Landbay examines the bigger picture surrounding rising rent in the private sector, and the urgent need for Government intervention to update buy-to-let policy.
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