PR and journalism – an enduring and evolving relationship
How have relationships between PRs and journalists evolved over the years? Having worked in brand comms since the 90s, our Account Director, Rachel Murray, shares her thoughts and experiences

Breaking the Fourth Wall... with Carmel Giblin, ESCP
In our second edition of Breaking the Fourth Wall, Nikki speaks to Carmel Giblin, president and CEO of Ethical Supply Chain Program, about ESG, greenwashing and communicating across the supply chain
Why create an ESG strategy?
As we started advising some of our clients on how to communicate what they stand for, we decided to take a closer look at our own setup.
5 pieces of advice for a successful media interview
Media interviews provide a fantastic platform for company spokespeople to raise awareness of their brand - but giving an effective interview is easier said than done.
A year in four stories - our review of 2024
2024 has been busy - from elections to outages and outrage, there was a lot to take in. Here are our top stories from the year.
Breaking the Fourth Wall... with Sasha El-Halwani, D2L
In our first edition of Breaking the Fourth Wall, Nikki speaks to Sasha El-Halwani, Integrated Marketing Manager at D2L, about how one conversation sparked a nine-month full funnel marketing campaign.
Why whitepapers are maligned but magnificent
Whitepapers can be a fantastic marketing tool to generate awareness and offer readers a way past a problem. Yet many miss the mark. Here we explain why.
Making a successful whitepaper
For your whitepaper to be a success you’ll need people to like it and share it. But if the design is poor, it will fall at the first hurdle.
Are you getting maximum value from your lead gen content?
There are many ways to draw additional value from your content. Here we share a few tactics we've deployed as part of clients' content campaigns.
4 things to think about before launching an international PR campaign
Launching your business in a new territory? Read Lizzie's top tips on international PR to ensure your communications translate.
Office politics: What's OK to share?
We all have different political views, so what's OK to share with your colleagues in the workplace?
The Best Pre-Work Breakfast Cafes in Manchester
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a breakfast spot near our Manchester office. We've shared 5 of our favourites in this blog - there's something for everyone here!
‘Bring personality to your content’ - tips for using LinkedIn in 2024
How is LinkedIn changing and what does the future hold for the platform? Find out in this chat with Mark Williams, LinkedIn guru and host of the Informed Podcast
Our favourite curry houses - Manchester and London
It's National Curry Week so we’ve shared our team's go-to spots for a great lunch in Manchester and London.
How important is a CEO’s profile to the success of a startup?
We’re often asked by clients about building their CEO's image. For startups looking for investment, it can make a huge difference.
Fourth Day PR to deliver pro bono support to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity
Fourth Day will provide PR and content support to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity as part of its charity partner programme.
The best coffee shops in Manchester
As today is International Coffee Day, we thought it was time to revisit and review a few of our favourite places to meet over a coffee.
Why SMEs should think about PR from the offset
For a small business, PR can sound quite intimidating - but a good approach can underpin and support all other marketing activities