Plagiarism, Paperchase and the art of crisis mismanagement

Plagiarism, Paperchase and the art of crisis mismanagement

Paperchase has given us an excellent illustration of crisis mismanagement in social media. Read more...

How an orange chair can mean great PR

Grammar Angel sitting pretty after winning contest & great PR

Morgan PR client Grammar to Go is sitting pretty after winning a competition - and some PR! Read more...

January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Hard to beat the competition for great PR

Hard to beat the competition when it comes to public relations

No, not your competitors! Running competitions to promote your business is great PR. Read more...

February 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Offensive Vodafone tweet deftly handled

PR win as Vodafone deftly handle fallout from offensive tweet

Vodafone was quick to respond after an offensive tweet went out on its corporate Twitter feed. Read more...

February 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Snow means Positive PR opportunity

Snow means Positive PR opportunity for IT company

Discover how keeping people working in the snow means 'Positive PR' for an IT company. Read more...

January 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment

H&M Blunder in PR Crisis

H&M Fashion Faux Pas and the PR Crisis Blunder

Fashion giant H&M fumbled its PR as it was condemned for slashing clothes that could have gone to the homeless. Read more...

January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Vodafone sack marketer over funny Twitter

PR blunder as Vodafone sack marketer over funny Twitter

Vodafone has spectacularly over reacted and sacked a marketing guy over a funny Tweet on Twitter Read more...

December 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Media frenzy over Stephen Fry tweets

Stephen Fry sparks media frenzy over quitting Twitter tweet

The way the media pounced on Stephen Fry's tweet about quitting Twitter illustrates a trend. Read more...

November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Newbury Sound interviews Nigel Morgan

Dont forget to use your local radio station for public relations

Newbury Sound, West Berkshire's feel good radio station interview Nigel Morgan about the recovery. Read more...

October 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Miley Cyrus quits Twitter, teaches lesson!

Miley Cyrus quits Twitter; teaches a vital social media lesson

Miley Cyrus has quit Twitter! Unwittingly teaching businesses a lesson about social media. Read more...

October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Sales and Marketing Forum in Newbury

Social media focus at Newbury Sales and Marketing Forum

The Thames Valley Chamber of commerce hosts social media Forum in Newbury Read more...

September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Corporate hospitality at Newbury Rugby Club

Could your firm convert prospects at Newbury Rugby Club?

Newbury Rugby Club offers excellent corporate hospitality as Morgan PR discovered! Read more...

September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Feel the farce as Tesco win PR battle

Feel the farce as Tesco win the PR store wars over Jedi ban

The public relations response of Tesco to an offended Jedi Knight shows when humour can work. Read more...

September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Abercrombie & Fitch crisis management

Abercrombie & Fitch learn crisis management PR lesson

The disability row that has tarnished Abercombie & Fitch teaching us about Crisis Management Public Relations Read more...

August 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Carlsberg: Probably the worst credit terms

Carlsberg: Probably the worst credit terms in the world

Carlsberg might have the best tagline in the world, but it has shabby credit terms for suppliers. Read more...

August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Never swear on Twitter. Not big, not clever!

Why swearing on Twitter is bad for your reputation

It is okay to swear by Twitter, but just plain wrong to swear on Twitter! Read more...

July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

FREE: Download Chris Anderson's book

FREE: Download Chris Andersons new book Free, for free!

Why did you click on this particular blog post? Tempted by the legend ‘FREE’? Find out! Read more...

July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Beware: Facebook Adverts can damage you

Beware: Facebook Adverts may harm your online reputation

Facebook warning - look out for inappropriate adverts next to your Facebook profile. Read more...

July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Silly Season means great public relations

Midsummer Madness means the Silly Season... and great PR

Midsummers Day means the start of the 'Silly Season' and open season on great PR Read more...

June 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Unfriendly Habitat on Twitter

Sales & PR blunder: how Habitat UK lost its way on Twitter

Habitat UK truly loses its way with an awful social media marketing blunder on Twitter Read more...

June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Pom & circumstance wreck public relations

Pom & circumstance derail Adelaide public relations campaign

Just when it seemed Australia could do no wrong with its public relations, it has stumbled. Read more...

June 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Britain has got Cybersquatting Talent

Britains Got Talent - particularly among cybersquatters

We blogged last month about Susan Boyle being targetted by cybersquatters - here's an update. Read more...

May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Greedy pigs at the parliamentary trough

Public relations and the greedy pigs at the parliamentary trough

Greedy MPs have caused more harm to the reputation of pigs than Swine Flu. How can the PR nightmare end? Read more...

May 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

''We boobed' - why 'sorry' is a great PR word!

We boobed - why sorry is a great Public Relations word!

Is Sorry the hardest word? Not anymore! Marks & Spencer have apologised - or rather said "We boobed" over bra prices. Read more...

May 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Amy Winehouse paparazzi... and Sienna Miller

Amy Winehouse paparazzi ban - and our Sienna Miller tale

As Amy Winehouse secures a ban on the paparazzi- we recall risking arrest to snap Sienna Miller kissing. Read more...

May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Tweet today, gone tomorrow?

Tweet today, gone tomorrow? Are Twitters really quitters?

As new study shows many new Twitter users quit within a month, we explore whether Twitters are really quitters. Read more...

April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Oh Brother how fab art thou?

Oh Brother how fab art thou? Customer service is king!

MorganPR's customer service fears about how to resolve a problematic laser printer prove unfounded as Brother shine! Read more...

April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

How to choose a photographer

How to choose a photographer for your public relations

The latest edition of Creating Reputations, the Morgan PR newsletter that helps you with public relations is out today. Read more...

April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Thatcham Kitchen Designs offer security

Thatcham Kitchen Designs offer peace of mind in the recession

As the recession bites ever deeper, prudent homeowners are being careful when it comes to investing in their home. Read more...

April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Piracy & Public Relations on the High Seas

Piracy & Public Relations on the High Seas

The Somali pirates may have been beaten by the US Navy this time, but in the PR battle to follow lives will be lost Read more...

April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Organic PR - watch the video now!

Organic PR - Now you can watch the video to learn more!

Organic PR: The video! Discover why so many people are raving about this Morgan PR presentation. Read more...

March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

We do PR the way marketing guru says

A Personal Recommendation from Seth Godin... Not Quite!

Marketing guru Seth Godin has spelt out the difference between PR and publicity - just like we do! Read more...

March 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Neale James: photographic wizard

Newbury photographer Neale James captures Morgan PR

The right photographs are essential for public relations - we worked with Neale James Read more...

February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Modern web site for Antique Restoration

A modern web site for Newbury Antique Restoration Company

The wraps are off a new website for Brian Matthews & Son who offer antique and modern furniture restoration in Newbury. Read more...

November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Employee recognition is good PR

High performance and expert handling - it must be Verbatim

Recognising great staff is brilliant PR.It can boost morale and help improve productivity. What's not to like! Read more...

November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Father's Day in November?

Fathers Day in November? Only at Little Jogs in Hungerford

It was Father's Day today! Honest! Well it was at the Little Jogs Day Nursery in Hungerford Read more...

November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Royal Merchant Navy Medal

Royal Merchant Navy Medal awarded to worthy recipient

A Ramsbury man has been awarded the The Merchant Navy Medal and we handle the PR Read more...

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Seven Deadly PR Sins

Morgan PR reveals Seven Deadly PR Sins at Newbury event

Succeeding at PR needs you to understand the Seven Deadly PR Sins - and avoid them! Read more...

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Eating at The Carnarvon Arms

Impromptu lunch discovers sensational food at sensible prices

After writing so much about The Carnarvon Arms for Merchant Inns, it was great to eat there. Read more...

October 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

breathing fire in the Dragon's Den

Morgan PR enjoys breathing fire into the Dragons Den

Morgan PR was proud to be helping out the Education Business Partnership today. Read more...

October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Newbury Business (Not) Today

Newbury Business Not Today - gremlins delay publication

Publication of Newbury Business Today, much of it written by Morgan PR, is delayed. Read more...

October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Not quite Verbatim on TV

Great PR, but not quite Verbatim on ITV Thames Valley

Morgan PR got call handling supremos Verbatim on ITV Thames Valley... however Read more...

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Quiet delay to energy certificates

Quiet announcement mars commercial energy certificate delay

Quiet announcement mars energy certificate delay, but helps Easton Bevins PR Read more...

September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

HMRC can make you cry

HM Revenue and Customs can make you cry...

A Freudian slip, or should that be slurp? HMRC makes Morgan PR chuckle today. Read more...

September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The most filmed Jaguar ever

Chris & Niges Big Wine Free Adventure - with KWE Jaguar

It is not everyday you get to travel in what is the world's most filmed Jaguar XJS Read more...

August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Newbury Business Today published

Newbury Business Today published in West Berkshire today!

The leading business publication Newbury Business Today is published in West Berkshire. Read more...

August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Little Jogs Big Day

Little Jogs Fun Day pulls in the crowds in Hungerford

Little Jogs Day Nursery in Hungerford, West Berkshire held a Fun Day on Sunday Read more...

August 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Newbury pub public relations

Sign of success that comes with using Morgan PR in Newbury

When Newbury pub the Hare & Hounds revealed a new sign, we knew it was great PR Read more...

July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Acupuncture works for children too

Barefoot Medicine offers acupuncture for children in Berkshire

Acupuncture for children? Now there's a story worthy of public relations. Read more...

July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Hungerford Chiropractic Healthcare

Support your back for the future urges Hungerford Chiropractic

Chiropracting is about more than backs - and important PR message from local clinic. Read more...

July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

WBRRC PR at Hungerford Carnival

West Berkshire Rapid Response at the Hungerford Carnival

It was great to see WBRRC and Little Jogs at Hungerford Carnival on Sunday. Read more...

July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Talking PR at 4Networking

Talking public relations at 4Networking breakfast in Newbury

Morgan PR was chatting about public relations when we visited 4Netwoking in Newbury. Read more...

July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Abercrombie & Fitch in PR blunder - again!

‘Good-looking’ job ad looks bad for Abercrombie & Fitch PR

Bad PR as Abercrombie & Fitch ask only 'cool and good-looking' people to apply for new jobs Read more...

February 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Recycling rumour crushed on Twitter

West Berkshire Waste use Twitter to crush recycling rumour

A Twitter success story! West Berkshire Waste used Twitter to answer a recycling concern. Read more...

February 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Sky News reporters use Tweetdeck

Sky News reporters are all using Tweetdeck for Twitter

The installation of Tweetdeck on all the newsroom computers at Sky News shows the importance of social media to PR. Read more...

January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The Hexagon Theatre is failing on Twitter

Tragedy as The Hexagon Theatre fails to impress on Twitter

Failing to follow its patrons on Twitter is damaging the reputation of Reading Arts and The Hexagon. Read more...

January 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Tiger quitting is good public relations

Why Tiger Woods quitting golf is actually good PR

Finally! Tiger Woods has managed to play a shot at some decent publicity - we explore how. Read more...

December 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

BT Care about Twitter - why you should too

BT Care enough to use Twitter for customer service

BT Care responded quickly when they saw a Newbury business complain on Twitter. Read more...

December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Sell more Christmas Trees with social media

Talk reveals how to sell Christmas Trees with social media

With a very short selling season how can social media help sell Christmas trees? Read more...

October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Did Daily Mail Photoshop Jimmy Carr?

Did Daily Mail Online use Photoshop to ‘fit up’ Jimmy Carr?

Jimmy Carr is not guilty of using a phone while driving, but is Daily Mail guilty of something else? Read more...

October 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

David Bowie and the Spider from Earth

David Bowie and the Spider from Earth is great public relations

Naming a rare spider after David Bowie was a stroke of public relations genuis! Read more...

September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

WWF reputation endangered over 9/11 video

WWF reputation endangered over shameful 9/11 video advert

Have you seen the crass WWF 9/11 video? Watch it here at learn about crisis management too! Read more...

September 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Are you squeezing my muffins?

Are you squeezing my muffins? Crisis PR blunder by Tesco

Are you squeezing my muffins? Tesco public relation blunder over 'muffin tampering' Read more...

September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Did Demi Moore snub PM's wife on Twitter?

Did Demi Moore snub Sarah Brown on Twitter? Very unlikely!

The traditional media are frothing that Demi Moore snubbed Sarah Brown on Twitter! Honestly! Read more...

September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Jordan may be a Twit on Twitter...

Survey reveals Jordan is a Twit - and how to get great PR

A survey has found Jordan is the most hated celebrity on Twitter, but it also reveals the power of surveys! Read more...

August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Economist Direct offers a sales lesson

What The Economist Direct offer can teach us about selling

An offer to make buying our favourite magazine easier holds a valuable lesson. Read more...

August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Newbury Comedy Festival 2009

The alternative guide to the Newbury Comedy Festival 2009

Veteran comedy reviewer Nigel Morgan says stick with the small acts at Comedy Festival. Read more...

July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Cheeky monkeys illustrates silly season

Cheeky monkey photographs nicely illustrate the silly season

Clever Baboons and some clever PR create a terrific Silly Season opportunity for wildlife park Read more...

July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Honour your competitiors' offers.

Honouring a rivals vouchers is good business and great PR

Accepting your rival's vouchers may not be such a crazy idea and offers fabulous PR potential. Read more...

July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

'Rare' Smurfs and 20 pence pieces

Is 20 pence coin blunder going the same way as rare smurfs?

Great PR follows the 20 pence coin blunder, but worth £50 each? Remember the 'rare' Smurfs? Read more...

June 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

O2 treat iPhone loyalty with contempt

Shame on O2 for treating iPhone customers with contempt

Shame on O2 as they redefine 'Customer Services' with their contempt for loyal iPhone customers. Read more...

June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Art Bites 09 at The Vineyard in Newbury

Delicious entertainment as Art Bites at The Vineyard, Newbury

From stirring dance through to passionate cello, Art Bites 09 was a delightful enchantment. Read more...

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Comment and you could win free PR

Free PR to be won as the new Morgan PR website is launched

The Morgan PR website officially launches today! We are offering the chance to win PR by commenting on this post! Read more...

May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Organic PR revealed at Chamber lunch

Creating reputations with Organic PR talk at Chamber Lunch

Nigel Morgan reveals the secrets of Organic PR at the monthly Chamber of Commerce lunch today. Read more...

May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Reading Chronicle damned over suicide story

Reading Chronicle condemned over detail in suicide report

The Press Complaints Commission upholds a complaint against the Reading Chronicle. Read more...

May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Police swoop on nursery school in Hungerford

Safety first! Police swoop on nursery school in Hungerford

Safety first and PR second! Thames Valley Police visit Little Jogs Day Nursery in Hungerford with an important message. Read more...

April 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Oh Canada... in Northumberland?

Oh Canada... in Northumberland! Recovered with great PR?

Alberta in Canada blundered when it used a Northumberland beach in a tourism video - but the recovery illustrates good PR practice. Read more...

April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Get the most from your PR budget

How to get the most from your public relations budget

The Budget is big news and how it impacts on your business is a sure fire way to get yourself some publicity. Read more...

April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Our Newsletter hailed 'Best Practice'

Morgan PR Newsletter hailed Best Practice by ActionCOACH

Creating Reputations, the monthly newsletter of Morgan PR is hailed as 'Best Practice' by ActionCOACH Alex Petty. Read more...

April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Morgan PR meets comic Lucy Porter

Very public relations with funny lady Lucy Porter

Veteran comedy reviewer Nigel Morgan helped out comic Lucy Porter at her Newbury show - and we're not joking! Read more...

April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Morgan PR sours to The Apprentice

The Apprentice - We sour to Sir Alan Sugars Circus

The Apprentice might be back on the TV, but Morgan PR will not be watching this so-called entertainment Read more...

March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

National newspapers 'bulk sales' under scrutiny

Are the national newspapers guilty of bulking up sales?

Do you ever pick up a free copy of a newspaper? It might be free to you, but those freebie newspapers count as 'bulk sales'. Read more...

March 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Organic PR seminar for FSB

Organic PR seminar for FSB helps businesses in Berkshire

Could the answer to beating the recession lay with Organic PR? This FSB Seminar find out. Read more...

February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Confessions of a Tourist

Confessions of a Tourist - Nigel Morgan in The Sunday Times

'It Started with a Jack & Coke - Nigel Morgan reveals all in the Sunday Times. Read more...

November 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Free software was a Critical Non Essential

Free software was a Critical Non Essential

Freeware rescues Morgan PR from a crisis and demonstrates excellent customer service Read more...

November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Starting to feel a lot like Christmas

Oh Christmas Tree... Oh so many Christmas trees!

When it comes to public relations the majority of Morgan PR's clients, whether here in West Berkshire, the Thames Valley or even further a field, they require publicity all year round. Read more...

November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Keep spending PR pennies

Warning: counting the PR pennies can rob you of pounds!

Why businesses should not cut their marketing spend as the recession bites. Read more...

November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Permission Marketing Seminar

Morgan PR gives powerful permission marketing seminar

Morgan PR delivers a permission marketing seminar for national company. Read more...

November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Photographing the WBRRC

West Berks Rapid Response Car caught on camera

As sponsors of the West Berkshire Rapid Response Cars we were happy to take promotional photos Read more...

October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Morgan PR sponsorship deal with The Corn Exchange, Newbury

Morgan PR sponsorship deal with The Corn Exchange, Newbury

When Morgan PR met the Corn Exchange's charming Development Manager and marketing guru Philippa Syme it was only a matter of time before we too joined the prestigious ranks of companies proud to be associated with West Berkshire flagship arts venue.

Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the Corn Exchange attracts more than 100,000 visito... Read more...

October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Morgan PR Newsletter launch

Morgan PR Newsletter launched today - subscribe now!

Morgan PR launched its newsletter today which will be emailed out every month. Read more...

October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Been naughty or nice?

Theyre making a list, checking it twice... at Tiger Tiger

They’re making a list, checking it twice and it doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice... Read more...

October 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

'Waterproofs' for the recession

Waterproofs seminar goes down a storm at NRG Networks

Earlier today Sally Rainbow-Ockwell from ActionCOACH and I, Nigel Morgan from Morgan PR gave our first presentation of the ever more topically named: ‘Waterproofs for the Economic Storm’ at the monthly NRG Networks meeting in Reading.

More specifically it was at the sprawling Read more...

September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Strategic alliances and speed dating

Strategic alliances and speed dating at The Pig and Paper

The Pig & Paper in Newbury was the location for meeting with a strategic partner... Read more...

September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Waterproof your business

Waterproofs for the Economic Storm*

What are you doing in the current economic climate? Would you rather survive... or thrive? Read more...

September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Focus on Public Relations

Helping a photographer focus on Public Relations & marketing

Morgan PR has been advised Giles Penfound on public relations for his photography business. Read more...

August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Russians at French Bistro

Speaking Russian at Newburys French Bistro Le Petit Square

French bistro, Le Petit Square has been buzzing with children chattering in Russian. Read more...

August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

New look for Thatcham Kitchens

Exciting new look as Thatcham Kitchen Designs re-opens

Thatcham Kitchen Designs has unveiled a new look and discover a new PR opportunity Read more...

August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Newbury photographer's success

Newbury photographer Giles Penfound is the talk of the town

When getting publicity with public relations, great photography is vital. Read more...

July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Morgan PR in sponsorship deal

Morgan PR in sponsorship deal at Deanwood Park, Newbury

Part of public relations is raising brand awareness through sponsorship. Read more...

July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Wellbeing for Work pays off

Wellbeing for Work pays real dividends on health and profits

Morgan PR discovers how healthy workers work harder for promotional feature. Read more...

July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Roger and 'Claudette' Le Mans bound

Le Mans beckons for Newbury Businessman and Claudette

Newbury man takes vintage Renault to the Le Mans classic? That's a public relations gift! Read more...

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment