Public relations campaigns are well-proven means of attracting and retaining audiences to your brand through consistent messaging and ethos promotions. The lines between marketing and public relations continue to blur as we enter 2019; many emerging trends cross multiple defined strategies, take a look and see which could bring the greatest impact to your business.…
What marks the beginning of the holiday season for you? Or, what is your favourite part of the holiday season? The festive season can actually inspire your marketing efforts to help you reach your target audience and build your profile. Here are a few simple ways you can use the festive season to inspire your…
In the business world, trends are constantly changing. As business owners, we need to stay current and up to date with them, so our businesses remain competitive and profitable. Here are some of the ways you can stay current: Social Media It’s crucial to be on social media daily. Use it to stay connected with…
The use of Social Media in recruitment has grown by more than 50% in the past five years, yet a large number of recruiters still don’t utilise these avenues in their recruitment process. With businesses everywhere using it as a method to engage with others, it’s an effective, affordable tool for recruiters. Benefits of social…
A few weeks ago, we celebrated our brilliant women here at Brighter Directions, but as this week was #InternationalMensDay we think it’s time for our male colleagues to shine (for once, we do have to feel sorry for them in an open office full to the brim of ‘passionate’ women)! Our men may be small in numbers,…
Out of our thirteen-strong (small, but perfectly formed) team, 77% are women! We are passionate about helping and empowering women to thrive in the workplace – and, at a deeper level, diversity at large within our business: over the years we have recruited people from all walks of life, from different nationalities, through to a…
With over three billion people using social media each month it’s impacted on the way we search for information. The use of social media in health is no different. Taking to social media to share opinions and news, to air grievances and appreciation, and to find information, more and more of us rely on these…
Customer Service Week is ending and it has the team at Brighter Directions reflecting on the importance of our clients and exactly what they mean to us. Personal interactions are a foundation of business and we are lucky to work with truly amazing people. At Brighter Directions, we use our expertise to provide services and…
Has it ever crossed your mind why some businesses dedicate so much time to worrying about public relations, and the potential effect it could have on their company? Well, the answer is that it has the potential to drastically change the fortunes of your business, and also the way others view your organisation. In the…
With the monumental change that has occurred in social media over the last decade, not many things, if any, have had a greater impact on the way that we live our lives. Despite initially being reluctant to use social media, sport is now arguably the leading player when it comes to using this digital platform.…