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Retail PR Triumph: Winning Strategies
Understanding the Importance of PR in Retail Public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in the success of retail businesses. It involves...

Rebecca Slater
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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Powerful PR Strategies for Nonprofits
Crafting a Compelling Narrative The world of nonprofits is very competitive so creating a compelling story is essential when it comes to...

Rebecca Slater
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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Where to pitch in March?
Key dates in March Use these dates to help you plan your social media or if they’re relevant use them as hooks for stories to approach...

Rebecca Slater
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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How to measure PR success
What can PR do for your business? Whilst not a direct sales driver PR is a great tool for raising awareness, securing your brand...

Rebecca Slater
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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Media Matters
Small businesses and charities are the reason I went self-employed. I’d worked for lots of big businesses and whilst out networking I’d...

Rebecca Slater
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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PR Pitches during the month of love
As we exit what feels like the longest month of the year and transition into the shortest, the month that is meant to be filled with...

Rebecca Slater
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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How to get ahead with your PR in 2024
You’ve been considering PR for a long time but haven’t yet taken the plunge.  There are a number of reasons that as a small business you...

Rebecca Slater
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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Planning your PR over Christmas without doing much
As we all wind down for the festive break PR might, understandably, be the last thing on your mind. Whilst I could say the break would...

Rebecca Slater
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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Using PR to Build Your Brand
PR is great for many things one of which is building your brand. No matter the size of your business building brand loyalty is essential...

Rebecca Slater
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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Where to pitch in December
Whilst businesses are winding down for Christmas and we are all getting in the mood for some festivities the glossy monthly magazines are...

Rebecca Slater
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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10 things I’ve learnt during my 10 years in business.
Whilst I was away last week Beck and Call PR turned 10 years old. I’ve been in public relations for more than 20 years but went...

Rebecca Slater
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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How to pitch for PR
There is a section of your favourite publication or a spot on your favourite podcast that you think would be a great fit for you and your...

Rebecca Slater
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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You already have everything you need to start doing your PR
Getting started in PR can be scary for a small business but I have something to tell you. You already have everything you need to get...

Rebecca Slater
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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What do you value?
Self-employed life can be a minefield. When I first started, I lacked the confidence to charge what I was worth which I think is quite a...

Rebecca Slater
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Let’s work together
It’s the summer holidays here and so now I am in the midst of the parenting/going on holiday/work juggle which I am sure is something...

Rebecca Slater
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Simplify your comms, simplify your life.
If you’re anything like me then you’re more than likely always looking for ways to simplify your life, whether that’s delegating day to...

Rebecca Slater
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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What is PR?
One thing I get asked a lot is "What is PR?" "What do you do?" After more than 20 years in the industry I'm not even sure my mum yet...

Rebecca Slater
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Good news
Thursday 22nd June is positive media day. It was created to change the perspective and status quo of everyday media consumption. I’m...

Rebecca Slater
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Where to pitch for the rest of the year
As mentioned in previous blogs there are two types of media: long lead and short lead. Long lead media are things like print monthly...

Rebecca Slater
May 24, 20232 min read
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Self-employment and self-care how to combine the two
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and what a way to start it other than to wake up with a huge (seemingly never ending) to do...

Rebecca Slater
May 17, 20233 min read
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