PR has never been famous for its technical know-how. Creative, yes. Emotionally intelligent, definitely. Great at communicating, absolutely. But we’ve always been a little bit slow to cotton on to how new technologies can enhance and improve what we do.
If you’re new to the world of PR, working out how much you should invest can be pretty daunting. As an SME, you’re unlikely to have the big bucks to afford a full agency, which is why freelancer support can be the ideal solution.
What’s the best route for a freelancer to take? Should you stick closely to one field, carving out a specialist niche for yourself and becoming an expert? Or should you keep your options open, taking a more generalised approach to your work?
The impact of art in the workplace is commonly overlooked. And to be honest, we hadn’t comprehended the full effect of art in the workplace until we spoke with client member, Victoria Tate, CEO and Founder of Arterial, an agency dedicated to making workplace art a positive force for change.
In a bid to differentiate themselves from the herd and provide an appeal beyond pure consumerism, many brands are shaping themselves around a higher ‘purpose’. With the rise of the conscientious consumer, ethical appeal is becoming at least (if not more) important as the more general appeal of your product. So it’s not surprising that there’s a lot of chat around ‘marketing with purpose’ right now.
As we click our brains into work mode after the Christmas and New Year break, it’s the ideal time to look ahead to what 2019 will have in store. A lot has happened in the last 12 months, and while Brexit has hijacked the news agenda here in the UK, it feels like the world is currently grappling with an unprecedented number of political, social and technological shifts. This rapid, frequent change shows no signs of letting up, bringing a whole new set of challenges and opportunities for marketing and PR professionals in the 12 months to come.
It might be damp and dreary, but January is a time for optimism. Time to draw a line under the ups and downs of the previous 12 months. A time for new beginnings, blank slates and positive thinking. With a shiny new year stretching out ahead of you, anything is possible. Feeling inspired? Then here are 19 ways to make 2019 the year when your freelance career hits new heights…
