Tupperware – the original social network

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

You may be forgiven for thinking that social media is a relatively new invention, spawned by college geeks and digital entrepreneurs. However, a certain maker of plastic containers is now arguing that the true origin of social networking can be found in the quaint image of 1950s domesticity. Let’s hear it ...

It’s a family affair

Friday, April 1st, 2011

We PR consultants tend to be an obsessive breed who are beyond dedicated to our job. The flipside of this extreme dedication is that it can be a bit rubbish being the boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, parent or friend who has to put up with us. Our hours can be less than sociable; ...

Can you dig it? Peppermint’s got its own allotment!

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

The Peppermints are usually a glamorous posse. These days, however, you’re likely to spot them in mud-caked wellies as they head back from a stint at Peppermint Patch – our very own allotment. You might think it a little unusual for a PR agency to have an allotment. Here’s how it ...

All aboard the Peppermint tour bus! Next stop, MediaCityUK

Friday, March 18th, 2011

I had to chuckle this morning when I read about the BBC’s plans to run an ‘acclimatisation’ course for staff making the move from London to Manchester. Employees will apparently be taught how to catch the tram to MediaCityUK and those with cars and bikes will be shown how to access ...

Why PR still floats my boat

Monday, February 21st, 2011

This Friday, I’ll hit 40. As we know from countless weekend supplements, the big four zero is one of those milestones when people traditionally reassess their life.  Very often, they see the light, ditch their job and plump to do something entirely different. And so, as I bid farewell to ...