What's happening?

Shouting about things is our bag, so this is where you can find what our clients have been up to, what's happening in our beautiful county of Shropshire, Team J&PR updates - and, of course, our PR and social media advice and tips!

by Kirsty Smallman
Nearly five months ago I left full time employment behind for the first time since leaving university. Was I excited? No. I was petrified! Yes in the middle of a recession I gave away a full time salary, company car, mobile, laptop, paid sick leave and 20 days paid holiday a year. Not forgetting my much loved colleagues who had […]
by Kirsty Smallman
Less than four hours after leaving the world of newspaper journalism and I had written a press release, changed my social media profile names to proudly boast our company name and also started my first blog as the partner of Journalism and PR. No rest for the wicked then! Rhea had ordered me to have the weekend off and start […]
by Rhea Alton
The shortlist for the prestigious mumandworking 2011 Awards have just been announced – and Rhea Alton is amongst them! The 2011 mumandworking awards are organised by website www.mumandworking.co.uk and reward and recognise the companies and individuals that make flexible working possible. The aim is to show that family-friendly employment not only supports family life but gives real benefits to the […]
by Rebecca Dutton
Here at J&PR we are forever encouraging our clients to shout up when they do something great or have something interesting to say about themselves. This time, however, the shoe was on the other foot and it was our turn to do the shouting. We generally do very little of our own PR but after being shortlisted and then going […]
by Rebecca Dutton
By Lisa Rowley I’ve always enjoyed learning and after school ended up continuing my studies with four years at university then another six months developing my journalism skills on a course. But my education was put on hold when I became a journalist – a life which involved covering night meetings – sometimes at short notice – and working late. […]
by Rebecca Dutton
By Lisa Rowley It’s that time of year when people who you have not seen for months, or even years, get in touch with Christmas greetings. With social networking sites, such as Facebook, or even email, it’s so much easier nowadays and an instant way to send your festive best wishes. I must admit I find myself on Christmas Day […]
by Rebecca Dutton
By Kirsty Smallman It’s always good to share knowledge and get some advice from your fellow businesspeople. So when we decided at Telford Business Club to mark our 25th anniversary we thought it would be great to get out and about for a taste of what our members did on their own turf. Bosses don’t always get the chance to […]
by Rebecca Dutton
 By Dani Wozencroft I wasn’t sure just what to expect as I arrived at my first business expo in Shrewsbury. Approaching the door with anticipation I simply saw lots of stands, lots of people and lots of products. But what would it actually be like? From bright coloured printed cushions to sparkling cupcakes, there was plenty to catch the eye. I had […]
by Rebecca Dutton
By Dani Wozencroft I’m not very good with numbers, never have been. I am better with words, and I’m also quite nosey. Not really a surprise that I became a journalist then. Getting to meet new people, gossip about what’s happening with them and sharing that with others is not the way most people make a living – but it’s […]