Monthly archive for July 2009

‘Chicago School’ leads the world in PR careers advice
There’s much valuable experience and free advice out there on blogs for those in the early stages of their PR careers. Richard Bailey recommends two, coincidentally both produced by Chicago-based PR consultants. How Glasto got its mojo back
Would you want to sleep in a muddy field, share portaloos with strangers, and not wash for six days? Caroline Gibson explains why she and 170,000 other people chose to at this year’s Glastonbury festival. Good taste travel
The wagamama restaurant chain and STA Travel have teamed up to create a portfolio of food-inspired holidays in southeast Asia. Free social media newsrooms for charities
Social media news release service Pressitt has completed a social media newsroom for Bright One, the volunteer-run communications agency. It is now offering free social media newsrooms for other not-for-profit organisations. Ben Matthews: All in a day’s work
Ben Matthews describes a busy day in the life of a PR consultant who chooses to do public relations voluntary work in his spare time. Music on the internet? It’ll never catch on
Gareth Thompson recalls the 1994 European launch of the online music pioneer. Internet Underground Music Archive (IUMA) and the mixed press reaction to what was to become a defining change for music distribution. PR and pixels in partnership against domestic violence
A global web-based public relations campaign aimed at stopping violence against women is set to launch next year. Cash prize and work experience for future motor industry star
A new award, aimed at finding the brightest talent to lead tomorrow’s motor industry, has been launched by Autocar, the UK’s leading motoring weekly, in partnership with Courland, the global automotive executive search company. How to be a student professional
Tom Lay describes the first year of a not-for-profit, student-run PR consultancy, Raw Sunshine. Lessons in managing money
Behind the Spin has learnt details of HSBC’s offering for new students. This includes up to £2000 interest-free overdraft, two years’ free annual worldwide travel insurance, online and mobile banking and access to student advisers.