Have you noticed how when people are unwillingly single they can sometimes come across as a little desperate to find a partner? We all, regardless of our current personal circumstances, should be able to relate to this. After all, do you recall the friends who after a...
A couple of years ago, we warned Facebook users not to take part in a word quiz on the platform, demonstrating this by sharing an article from the Telegraph, showing that such innocent things look trifling but they’re mining us for information. In light of Facebook’s...
Welcome to the silly season. The phone barely rings for many, emails slow to an almost manageable pace, and you’re trying to juggle your schedule with bored school kids, who are going through the fridge like termites through wood. The generic advice at this time of the...
Building up a healthy social media following is now a vital part of many companies marketing strategy. However, all the evidence points to the fact that many organisations are shooting themselves in the foot and being unfollowed because of their “me, me, and me” approach to...
Do you remember the days when getting your voice heard was so much more difficult? If you had a strong opinion you felt you needed to say, the answer was often a letter to the editor of the local paper. You composed the words carefully on your...
Facebook, as it comes under mounting criticism, has promised to do more to tackle hoax stories in the wake of scrutiny following the US election result. Although it seems a bit after the horse has bolted, it’s high time this issue started being flagged up, because...
It is sometimes not appreciated just how new social media really is, but occasionally we see a huge Public Relations own goal that makes us appreciate that it’s still very much in its infancy. In recent days, law firm Baker Small have found a place in...
