Journal
Regular advice on how to advocate for your product with all the passion and purpose it deserves.
Why a flexible, in-house PR strategy works best for mid-sized brands
Want more control over your PR, lower costs and the flexibility to stay ahead in today’s fast-moving media world? Check out how brands have landed top-tier coverage without those hefty agency fees.
3 reasons why PR is a 2025 must-have
Looking ahead to 2025, PR isn't just a nice-to-have - it’s essential for building trust and visibility, and getting your brand noticed. Find out how smart PR can give your brand that winning edge over the competition.
Why we're cancelling Christmas (and why it’s good news)
We’re making a bold move with our Christmas Gift Guide Access in 2025. Why? Because PR success isn’t just seasonal. Discover why we’re “cancelling Christmas” and how it sets you up for year-round coverage.
Borrow everything Lucy and Rosie know about Christmas in July
While July might seem early to be thinking about Christmas, savvy eCommerce brands know that securing media coverage for Christmas gift guides starts months in advance.
What do you need to pitch to the Christmas gift guide press?
Keen to pitch to the Christmas gift guides but don’t know where to start? This is everything you need to put your best foot forward with the Christmas press.
How do you know if your products are right for the Christmas gift guides?
How do you know if your products are right for the Christmas gift guides? Here are the gift guide themes from last year to give you a head start.
How to get your products featured in the Christmas gift guides
This is how to get your products featured in the gift guides in the lead up to Christmas and capture customers at a key trading time of the year.
How to find press contacts for the Christmas gift guides
How to find the right press contacts for Christmas and maximise your PR pitches in time for your best Christmas yet.
Should you be pitching to the Christmas gift guides?
Christmas PR should be a core part of your Q4 marketing strategy, so here’s how to capitalise on the Christmas season and how the power of PR can help.
The four-day work week: What I’ve learned after 6 months
Just over 6 months ago, PR Dispatch started a 4-day work week. In this blog post, Rosie explains a few of the benefits she has found so far.
Why PR is crucial to keeping your business going in 2022
While we know the stress around the current economic uncertainty continues to grow, consumer trends are in your favour and there are ways you can proactively respond to inflation. In this blog post, we take a look at why small businesses are in a great position right now and why PR is crucial to keep your business going in 2022.
A spotlight on some of the businesses in Peckham Levels
Being based in the thriving community of Peckham Levels, we’re surrounded by a whole host of brilliant and exciting businesses, ranging from jewellery brands to visual artists. In fact, the creative hub is home to nearly 100 local and independent creative businesses.
And in this blog post, we put the spotlight on some of the businesses so you can get to know them better.
The dogs of PR Dispatch
In this blog post, we chat with some of our members and get to know their fluffy companions (and their quirks) a little bit better.
What is PR and what can it do for your business
What actually is PR? And why should it be part of your strategy?
In this blog post, we take a closer look at the different types of PR, while exploring its many benefits.
The realities of running a product business - by Catherine Erdly
To help paint a clear picture of what to expect when starting or growing a product business, Catherine Erdly recently surveyed over 300 founders. They gave her anonymous answers to more than 30 questions and in this blog post, Catherine shares a few of the key takeaways.
5 reasons why influencers should be part of your strategy
Whether your goal is to build trust or strengthen your online presence, working with the right influencers long term can help you achieve this, and in this post, we explore why influencers should be part of your strategy.
4 tips to help with monthly content planning
An effective and engaging content strategy requires planning, but where do you start?
In this blog post, Julia Wetzel shares her 4 top tips to help you plan your monthly content effectively.
Affordable and thoughtful gifts from independent brands - part 2
Seeing family will likely be the greatest gift of all for many across the country this year. But for a more traditional gift, get inspired with our affordable yet thoughtful gift picks from great independent brands.
Small Business Saturday UK 2020: A trip down memory lane
We’re thrilled to be on of Small Business Saturday UK’s Small Biz 100 this year.
But we wouldn’t have gotten here without all of the friends and partners who’ve been there for some of our highlights. Here’s a little trip down our memory lane and a few of the people who made the journey that little bit better.
Ways you can support brands without shopping with them
It’s more important than ever to make a conscious effort to support smaller businesses in any way we can, and there are plenty of ways to do this even before shopping with them.
In this post, we share a few ways in which we can all help independent businesses this Christmas.