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Journalism to PR
Hacks can double their salary by applying transferable skills in public relations but the switch isn’t without its issues.
Letter from Hexham: talking about mental health
There’s lots been written and said this week about mental health and wellbeing for International Mental Health Week. That’s a good thing. Mental health is no longer a taboo.
Getting hired and ahead in marketing and PR
A blog about careers as told by eight marketing and PR practitioners in a workshop at Newcastle University.
Mental health at work no longer a taboo
High performing organisations recognise the need to support employees in managing mental health and wellbeing but individuals must also take personal responsibility.
Comms School set to tackle practical comms skills to help you get ahead in your career
Marcel Klebba and I are creating a virtual school to share our expertise in communications. We hope you’ll join us.
Leaving Taylor Bennett. What Sarah did next
Sarah Stimson is a longtime friend of this blog. At Taylor Bennett she’s been a champion of diversity in PR. Today she’s launched a new venture called Ladder Talent.
Agencies as a foundation for entrepreneurs
In this guest post public relations agency founder Max Tatton-Brown makes the case that starting your career in an agency provides a solid foundation for an entrepreneur.
Lessons from the UK’s top media and public relations blogger
The role of the old is to inspire the young. An inspirational story about how motivated students that work hard, finish first.
Public relations can’t get no education
The career journey in public relations is far from straightforward. Learning and development is a work in progress.
An inspiring story about getting on and getting ahead in public relations
It’s tough starting out in the media business as Steph Harland explains. It’s a story of ambition, tenacity, slave internships, and supportive parents.
Stop ineffective public relations mentoring schemes
Mentoring schemes are failing the public relations business according to Hotwire’s John Brown in a call for grassroots thinking.
How to land a job at a top 150 UK public relations agency
Entry level pay in public relations remains an issue but there’s never been a better opportunity to start out.
My learning and development goals for 2016. What are yours?
The day you stop learning is the day that you should stop professional practice.