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...

Supporting Futures for All

Futures for All is the UK’s leading social mobility charity, dedicated to levelling the playing field for young people in state education by offering fully funded,...
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How to approach backlinks in PR 

Ethical, organic link building is central to topping the charts when it comes to Google’s search engine ranking factors. Quality backlinks are prized possession, and...
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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...

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...

Everything you need to know about paywalls

Paywalls are shaping how we approach media and impact the choices we make for our PR clients – so let's unpack them.
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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...

Press Releases – when is the best time to pitch?

We’ve shared many tips on crafting the perfect press releases here at Carnsight Communications and even what to avoid when pitching to journalists. What we...

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...

A fast-track guide to writing a good business biography 

A biography (or bio) is a great way to give potential clients, customers, or employers a quick snapshot of who you are. It’s a chance to show off your experience in...

How do you write a press release? A simple template

What is a press release?  First things first, a press release is a clear, written summary of a piece of your news, aimed at journalists. It should give the reader...
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Top tips for recording yourself on video

Whether it’s an explainer video, for vlogs, interviews, presentations, tutorials, product reviews, or video testimonials, video is dominating the internet. 54% of...

Why networking is key in PR

Working in PR, we are constantly networking – making connections through meetings, conferences, social events or social media. It really is one of the most crucial...
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Do you cringe at the thought of PR? How to make the PR process work for you

If the thought of PRing yourself or your company makes you shudder, or talk of “raising your profile” leaves you cold, don’t panic. Whether it’s...

Why you should start the New Year with PR

So, 2021 wasn’t quite the year we all had in mind. It came with many challenges and many of us are probably relieved to see the back end of it. But each new year...

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...

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...

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...

Pride Q&A with Creative Being founder, Indigo

Today we’re honouring Pride Month and speaking with special guest Indigo. Indigo is an activist blogger and the founder of creative social...

A shift in comms – how the past year has reshaped communication

Communication is a fundamental part of our lives. It enables us to build and strengthen relationships, connections, businesses, and more. Communication doesn’t fit...

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...

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...

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...

Avoiding a PR Crisis and the ‘Any Press is Good Press’ Myth

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘any press is good press‘? Or maybe even ‘there’s no such thing as bad publicity‘? At Carnsight, we love...

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...

Crisis communication planning – golden rules

We’re all far too familiar with the term “crisis” after everything this year’s thrown at us. Crisis communications is a key area of PR that may play out in a...

How COVID-19 has modified our language

2020 The year COVID-19 changed the English language as we knew it. When you think of 2020, what comes to mind? For most people, this year has been highly defined by the...

Writing winning awards entries

Winning awards is a wonderful way to earn your business prestige and recognition within your industry. Awards are not only great for PR, but also for team morale,...

How to engage with target publications

And why it’s important to help raise your profile As a small, proactive PR agency, we work on a mix of short term projects and longer term PR activity, helping them...