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In Conversation With: KH Web Design on Wix

With pre-designed templates, customisable elements, and a drag-and-drop interface, it’s no surprise the Wix Editor is so popular. It’s perfect for beginners,...

In Conversation With: Lizi Sprague, on US vs UK PR

Lizi Sprague is the co-founder of Songue PR. Hailing from London, she made the bold move to San Francisco nearly a decade ago, immersing herself in the nuances of US...

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In Conversation With: Tessa Clements, Founder of Tessa Clements Photography.

With October being Photographer Appreciation Month, we thought now was a perfect time to chat with Tessa Clements, Founder of Tessa Clements Photography, for...

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In Conversation With: Philly Spurr, Head of Communications – BBC World Service

This week we have another fantastic Q&A in our ‘In Conversation With…’ series. We’re speaking with Philly Spurr, Head of Communications for BBC World...

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In Conversation With: Liz Whitson, Founder of MW London a strategic marketing consultancy.

This week we have another fabulous Q&A in our ‘In Conversation With…’ series. In this series, we have been able to provide our readers with some great...

In Conversation With: Kerry Harrison, Co-Host of the Machine Unlearning Podcast & lover of AI

This week we have another fabulous Q&A in our ‘In Conversation With…’ series. In this series, we have been able to provide our readers with some great...

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In Conversation With: Vicki Weinberg, Product Creation Consultant

In today’s blog post we’re bringing you a Q&A with the fantastic Vicki Weinberg, Product Creation Consultant. Vicki Weinberg founded Tiny Chipmunk...

In Conversation With: Duncan MacRae, Founder & Chief Editor, Marketing Gazette (PART 2)

Today we’re bringing you part two of our fantastic Q&A with Duncan MacRae, Founder and Chief Editor, Marketing Gazette. In part one, Duncan talked about how he...

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In Conversation With: Duncan MacRae, Founder & Chief Editor, Marketing Gazette (PART 1)

We had such a fantastic response to our last ‘In Conversation with’ blog post that we wanted to bring you even more Q&A’s with industry...

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In conversation With: Business Editor, Mike Ribbeck

Today we’re very excited to share with you a Q&A with Mike Ribbeck, Deputy Editor, South West Business Insider. A former regional daily newspaper journalist of...

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In Conversation With: Edward Craig, Head of Content Labs, Haymarket Media Group

This week we have another fantastic Q&A in our ‘In Conversation With…’ series. This series has been so much fun to create and we are so excited to...

Knowing when to join an industry conversation and when to sit it out

Sometimes it's right to speak out and sometimes it's wiser not to. But knowing which approach to take can be tricky. Here are some key things to come back to when...

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Top Carnsight Blogs of 2022

As we wrap up 2022 and get ready to close up shop for Christmas break we thought we’d share some of our top Carnsight blogs of the year. These are the five...

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A round up of the best advice from our media interviews

We’ve really enjoyed meeting media and communications professionals from across the country in our In Conversation With… interviews this year. Whether they...

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Business owners, are you prepared to become an influencer?

The term influencer brings up a lot of feelings for a lot of people. And I’d hazard a guess to say that for the vast majority of business owners, influencer is...

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Do you need a PR agency to help you launch?

The launch of a new company, brand or product is a news hook in itself. But all the better if you’re introducing something new, ground-breaking or disruptive to the...

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When is national coverage actually realistic?

Let’s talk about the thing everyone wants when it comes to be PR...national coverage.

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TikTok vs Reddit: how do you reach Gen Z?

Back in January, Reddit had officially overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media service. That’s not to say TikTok isn’t still...

Why PR should always be connected to a wider marketing ecosystem

PR is incredibly powerful but it's never at its best unless it's working as part of a wider strategy. The businesses that see real impact from their PR make sure that it...

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Spring clean your meetings!

Let’s be honest, meetings are kind of a necessary evil when it comes to the corporate world, but there’s been a lot of talk in the media recently about just how...

Want to speak at an event? First, be a guest

It might sound logical, but many people skip one important step when they identify an event they’d like to speak at. Attending it. Even...

Why it’s never too early to start your summer PR campaigns

I know what you’re thinking. It’s dark. It’s rainy. It’s the dead of winter. Why are we talking about summer campaigns already? Isn’t it...

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Leveraging seasonal news hooks: Tying your brand story to January themes

January is a month full of fresh starts, big goals, and renewed energy. For us PR professionals, it’s also a great opportunity to tap into seasonal news hooks. If...

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2025 in review

As we edge towards the end of 2025, it feels like a good moment to pause, take stock, and reflect on what’s been a genuinely huge year for Carnsight.

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Corporate jargon may be holding you back

Time to touch base on corporate jargon. Of course, the death of ‘management speak’ is not happening anytime soon. There’s no denying its popularity, and on...

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Why local and trade press are important

Setting up and running a business is something to be extremely proud of; you’ve worked hard, giving blood, sweat and tears (and possibly a lot of your hard-earned...

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How to prepare for journalist interviews – our tips

Our best tips for preparing for a journalist interview so that you can go into a meeting, on a phone call or, increasingly, on a video call with positivity and...

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Why our clients sometimes feel like they’re on Dragon’s Den

We don’t sit as a panel, there’s no getting in a warehouse lift to meet us and no interviewer outside asking about last-minute nerves. But, in many other ways, there...

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Gen Z aren’t sending messages – they’re sending memes.

If you’re a brand, Gen Z will not be texting about you. But that’s not to say they aren’t talking. It means we’re seeing a new wave of communication, one that is...

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When social media stops being social

One of the most common mistakes we see brands and business owners making on social media is forgetting that it's meant to be social. It sounds obvious, but it’s easily...

50% of women don’t share opinions in order to be seen as ‘likeable’

Good Shout, the extraordinary Learning and Development company, has unveiled its latest report, "Shapeshifters 2025: what we do to be liked in life and at...

How to balance feeling drained by social media

Whether you use social media in your personal life, professional life, or both, you've likely got a mixed bag of feelings when it comes to the pros and cons of spending...

The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2025 (So far)

We’re only a few months into 2025, but the marketing world has already delivered some standout campaigns. This year, brands are pushing the boundaries of traditional...

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Two Minutes With: Niamh Brodrick

We’re back at it with our ‘Two Minutes With’ series, this time starring Niamh Brodrick! Niamh is a student at Cardiff Met, studying BA Media and Communications....

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Eight tips for working with freelance journalists

The days of press release spam from PR agencies seem to be, almost, behind us, over the last decade the media landscape has transformed at breakneck speed, evolving into...

Five insider tips for building a stronger PR-journalist relationship

I think it should be mandatory for every politician and councillor to work in a state school as a teacher or cleaner, behind the till of a supermarket, in a homeless...

Why you should approach PR like you approach networking

If you go along to a single networking event and expect to walk away with a handful of clients, you’ll be disappointed. Yes, it could happen – but most likely,...

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The power of storytelling & stories in business

“Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution – more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us what to hang on to.” Lisa...

How reactive PR sparked two national media hits 365 days later

When BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live called our founder, Jess Morgan, to feature live on air, it wasn’t just a career highlight. It was a testament to the power of PR.

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You’ll never believe what happens in this blog!

... except you will. It’s just a blog, after all. It’s no ground-breaking, extra-ordinary story. But clicking on it anyway taps into our very real, very human urge...

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2025 PR and social media predictions and tips

2025 industry predictions and tips for public relations and social media.

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More Keywords = Better Rankings? Why Keyword Stuffing Hurts Your SEO

In the ever-evolving world of search engine optimization (SEO), a common misconception persists: the more keywords you cram into your content, the better your rankings...

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The importance of human-driven content

In today’s social world, AI creeps up on everything. It’s great for maximizing efficiency, but when over-relied on it can make your content feel impersonal. And with...

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Mastering the Art of PRing Yourself as a Young Person

A while back, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of personal brand and LinkedIn with some of the brilliant minds at SBE Team Academy Bristol. As we're firmly in...

Been burnt before? How to make your PR experience positive

Bad PR practice helps no one - not the PR pro, not the journalists they've liaised with along the way and certainly not the client, who's invested in what's turned out...

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A sign of the times – why PR changes so frequently

Only yesterday, learnings from a PR campaign that was successful 20 years ago were brought up in a discussion about a current strategy. To adapt a phrase, 20 years is a...

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Former Dyson and Great State talent joins South West creative tech studio

Aer Studios, a leading creative technology studio in the South West, is thrilled to announce the appointment of James Hobbs as Head of Technology.

Newsjacking – The Pros and Cons

Have you ever been criticised for hopping on the bandwagon of the latest trend? While there’s definitely a time and a place – this can actually be an...

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Nurturing a culture of PR in your business

A solid culture of PR within your business isn't just a nice-to-have; it's the secret ingredient for businesses aiming big. By keeping it authentic, transparent, and...

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Spring cleaning 101: how to organise your email inbox

Now that the March equinox has passed and April is in full swing, it's officially the season to delve into all things spring cleaning. We're starting the series off with...

Making your B2B business less boring

When it comes to B2B PR, many companies grapple with the idea that what they do or offer is too mundane to capture the attention of the media. They worry that their...

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A year in review: looking back at Carnsight’s 2023

Goodbye 2023! We're looking back at our year in review – we said goodbyes and hellos, we reached new heights and crossed exciting milestones, faced challenges and...

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Turning ideas into on-air content – Jill Misson

Your favourite radio station is probably on in the background while you are busy working, driving or washing up. The familiar sound keeps you company without demanding...

Why you need to pick up the phone in PR

Maybe it’s generational, or perhaps it’s just a mix of personality and communication style. Either way, I can’t deny a professional pitfall of mine is working up...

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Time to Talk – Jill Misson

“We have all the time in the world,” sang Louis Armstrong in his gorgeous gravelly voice. The famous crooner savours those lyrics, pausing to let the words sink in....

The Power of Letters to the Editor

One way to secure coverage in big and wide-reaching publications which is often overlooked is through review articles and letters to the editor. We’ll come back to...

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Broadcast set up with sound board, screen, and microphone. Rainbow coloured overlay. Radio ready

Ready for Radio?

This week’s blog is an exciting guest feature to help get you radio ready. Industry expert Jill Misson has taken over to deliver some insightful tips for on-air...

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disappointed in your PR results? Here might be why

Disappointed in your PR results? This is probably why

Luckily, the “d” word isn’t something we hear a lot. But if it’s something you’re feeling after a PR push, whether it’s one you’ve done in house or worked...

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How to Avoid Cliched Quotes in Press Releases

Press releases are a valuable tool for communicating important information about your business to the public. However, all too often, press releases are filled with...

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LinkedIn: Key differences between personal and business profiles

By now we all know that having a LinkedIn presence as a professional is important. With over 875 million users, LinkedIn can help you build connections with other...

Handling negative social media comments

Having a social media presence as a brand means that at some point, we’re more than likely going to receive negative comments or criticism of some sort on our...

Being open-minded is what will get you results in PR

Pretty much every client we work with comes into PR with an idea in their head of what kinds of opportunities they are looking for when it comes to promoting themselves...

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PR only works when you let your guard down

Welcoming an external team into your business can be challenging. As a PR agency, we understand that we have to earn our client’s trust and we’d like to...

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Using awareness days to inspire content

What are national awareness days? The phrase ‘national awareness days’ refers to a day to commemorate an occasion or place of importance for a particular...

7 tips to improve your writing

Writing is a skill that has to be honed over time, but today I’m sharing seven quick tips to take your writing to the next level. 1. Always say what you want in...

Crafting the perfect pitch

In a recent blog post, we shared our top tips on what you should avoid when pitching to journalists. There we talked about the common errors PR professionals or...

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What you should avoid when pitching to Journalists

As PR professionals, pitching to a journalist is part of our every day and is almost second nature. It’s key to remember when pitching to journalists that there...

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What are the benefits of PR?

One of the first questions we ask new clients is “why do you want to do PR?” Most often, people seek out help from a PR agency to win new clients or...

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How to use Instagram stories to improve engagement

The story feature on Instagram first launched in 2016 and allows your followers to view a more personal side of who you are as a business. This means less...

Are my PR results any good? PR and ROI

“What’s a typical return on investment (ROI) on PR activity?” It’s a question that usually gets asked early on in our PR conversations with...

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How you’ll need to help your PR consultancy

When you hire a PR agency to help you achieve coverage for your business, it’s important to bear in mind that your contribution, as well as their skill and effort,...

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PR coverage and content in 2021: a Carnsight Communications review

Welcome to blog 100 And it’s blog 100, readers! Whoop! We can’t believe we’ve hit 100 blogs, and just before Christmas too. It seemed fitting then that...

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Seven things every small business should know about PR

1. You can absolutely be on national TV as a small business I’m writing this the week after one of the small businesses we work with – with just 24 staff...

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Still wondering if PR is right for you? Some helpful resources

We’ve had more approaches about PR this year than ever before, which is great. But with these have come more questions around PR and hesitancy around committing to...

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5 quick practical PR tips to help everyone

Today, we’re cutting right to the chase. Do you want some powerful, practical PR tips? We’ve got five of them! Quick and easy to digest, take these tips on...

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Our timeless PR top tips

Here at Carnsight Communications, we pride ourselves on getting our clients’ brilliant work noticed by the right audience at the right time. As PR professionals,...

Social Media guide – the importance of commenting, sharing and tagging

Getting PR coverage is great! But if you’re not sharing it then how can you expect others to? To get the most out of your PR coverage, sharing it across social...

Where to start with social media for your business

Previously on the blog, we’ve talked about our top tips for LinkedIn and we will definitely be covering social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram in the...

Why customer reviews are vital and how to get them

Today we have a guest post by the wonderful Shona Chambers! Shona is a freelance marketing consultant with a career spanning over 20 years, working with both large and...

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Two minutes with: Jessica Morgan

In our ‘two minutes with’ blog posts, you can get to know the members of the Carnsight Communications PR team even better. In today’s post, we’re...

How to communicate as a business during the coronavirus

The Coronavirus has meant that we are operating in unprecedented times and communication has become more important than ever. Business owners are being forced to adapt...

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