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The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder that clear communication is key
It is undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed the way we all communicate, both in business and our everyday lives. With the virus forcing us to stay apart, communication has become more important than ever to keep in touch with colleagues, friends,...
Working from home – what annoying things from office life am I now missing?
Working for a busy PR agency , Make More Noise, in the centre of Birmingham, day to day life is hectic, varied and sometimes stressful and yes, we can certainly annoy each other. But we are all there for the same cause and as such, support and encourage each other,...
Lush joins the fight against coronavirus by offering free in-store hand washes
With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to rise, natural cosmetics chain Lush is inviting passers-by into its shops to wash their hands for free to help prevent the spread of the illness. The company has put posters up in its shop windows for the ‘public...
Crisis management in action: Yorkshire Tea’s surprising response to backlash over Chancellor tweet
Yorkshire Tea faced major backlash on Twitter this week, after the Chancellor Rishi Sunak posed with a bag of the company’s teabags for a tweet, leading users to assume it was endorsed by the brand. The Chancellor shared a photo of himself posing next to a large bag...
Starbucks UK praised for new powerful campaign
Starbucks UK has been praised for its latest advert supporting Mermaids, an organisation that helps transgender and gender-diverse youth. The video sees the coffee giant share the story of a transgender teenager repeatedly referred to using their birth name ‘Jemma...
Why Social Media Influencers Should be on Your Radar
Since influencers first emerged on the social media scene, influencer marketing has become big business, and is a great tool for brands to raise awareness and gain exposure. Collaborations will usually see the influencer produce videos or imagery for their Instagram,...
Social Media Trends That Will Shape 2020
With social media continually evolving, it’s often hard to predict the future and where it’s heading. However, there are some things that we believe will continue to be ‘trends’ over the next year. Read on to find out about the top 5 social media trends we think will...
What can we learn from Christmas Advertising Campaigns?
As we approach December, more and more companies are releasing their Christmas Advertising Campaigns. These campaigns have become commonplace at this time of the year, and adverts from Christmas campaign giants such as John Lewis, Aldi, Mcdonald's, Sainsbury's and...
Let’s talk beer aesthetics
Graphic design can help your business establish its identity. If you have strong, visually-stimulating branding, it can set you apart from your competitors and help your brand become a leader within your industry. Make More Noise's PR Account Manager, Melissa Blewitt,...
Poundland is ‘selling’ Harry’s famous invisibility cloak for free!
Heads up Harry Potter fans! Poundland on Corporation Street, Birmingham are stocking Harry Potter invisibility cloaks for free… Genius!Poundland is ‘selling’ Harry’s famous invisibility cloak for free. Selected Poundland stores across the country are displaying the...