LinkedIn is the undisputed champion of the B2B social media sector and is recognised as the most powerful marketing tool of the 21st century. But, how do you make the most of LinkedIn? How do you use LinkedIn to win business? How do you use LinkedIn to identify business targets? And, how do you use … Using LinkedIn to win business
New figures show the UK has now become the “self-employment capital” of Europe as soaring numbers of entrepreneurs set out on their own road to business glory. While this may be great for the economy, it presents a major headache for the growing number of businesses out there who have to work harder to make … Why should SMEs consider PR?
Andy Warhol was wrong when he said everyone in the future will have their fifteen minutes of fame. Today, we’re all famous, all of the time. Every aspect of our life is played out in the full glare of the social media spotlight and, while this new era of sharing delivers major opportunities, it can … Ten step guide to online reputation management – part one
It’s that time of year again when half the country ups sticks and abandons Blighty for two weeks of sunburn, sangria and the squirts. Holiday season is upon us once again and that can present major problems for businesses of all sizes as they work to provide adequate holiday cover and ensure those all important … Keeping business communications alive over the holiday season
Online branding is a crucial element of exporting and promoting your business overseas and everything you do from your website to your social media channels need to be carefully crafted to cater for the tastes of an international audience. In this video for the UKTI International Business Festival, held as part of the Grand Depart … Online branding for international trade
What should I include in a press release? What are journalists looking for? How do I secure media coverage? How do I get my story into a newspaper or magazine? Northern Lights Communication Director Ben Pindar has 20 years of experience at all levels of the media industry and he answers these questions by sharing … Ten tips on how to write a successful press release
Well done! You are about to join the one billion Twitter users worldwide – thanks to Craig Smith for all these Twitter statistics. But why do you want to start tweeting? Probably like most newcomers you have no idea, because you don’t know the potential?!….
Last week I spotted a great post by Lloyd Pearson on the PM Forum LinkedIn group (Professional Marketing) saying ‘A plea to Legal Marketers – please don’t do this’. He linked to the video clip below, which he says ‘parodies the modern corporate advert: laden with clichés, stock images, buzzwords, and emptiness’. If you cannot … How to make great video clips for YouTube – 11 examples of the best and worst
Northern Lights communications director Ben Pindar is a former journalist who has worked both at national and regional level. Here he shares his thoughts on how best to engage with the media. Legendary British publishing magnate Lord Northcliffe famously said: “News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress – all the rest is advertising.” Speaking … Making the most of media relations
