Gradu8 Recruitment Fair
I often write about employability and graduate recruitment on Social Web Thing, so this week I was delighted to hear about the forthcoming Gradu8 Recruitment Fair. The innovative event is organised by leading job noticeboard Total Jobs and takes place from 7-10 November 2011. Interestingly, the event is a virtual affair, so students can hear More...
How to Add Google AdSense to Your Website in 5 Minutes
Over the last week you may have noticed a couple of ads appearing on the right-hand side of Social Web Thing (or at the bottom of posts if you use a Reader). The reason being is that having grown this blog from More...
6 Lessons I’ve Learnt From 6 Months in Dublin
Ever since I studied and worked at Leeds Metropolitan University I’ve appreciated the importance of taking a step back and reflecting. This was initially because of Professor Simon Lee, the then Vice-Chancellor More...
How Britain Can Get Its Own Mark Zuckerberg
The Economist recently ran an article asking ‘Where’s Britain’s Bill Gates?’ focusing on the distinct lack of technology giants originating from the UK. Although, relatively small, Britain is a huge online More...
Takeaways from Marketing to Men Report
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to receive an ‘abridged’ version of Marketing to Men a report by Mintel, the market research company. Due to the comprehensive nature of the report, work commitments, More...
Become a Bright One
For those of you who know Young PR Pro of the Year, Ben Matthews or have read Behind the Spin recently you may be familiar with Bright One – the volunteer-run agency for the third sector which Ben founded More...
Social Search is Already Being Gamed
I was inspired to jot down my thoughts after reading Matt Churchill’s recent post ‘ Hiding Content Behind A Like’. As usual, it was a thought provoking post from my Edelman Digital colleague and he discussed More...
A New Adventure
It seems like only yesterday that I was preparing to start a new role at Edelman’s smart office in London. Well today I find mysefl doing exactly the same thing. The only difference being that I’m starting More...
Takeaways from the Social Media, Direct Marketing & Making Money Panel at #SMW
This Wednesday I attended the Social Media, Direct Marketing & Making Money event as part of Social Media Week. It was a good evening with an experienced panel of social media experts including Roger Warner More...
PR Internship for BME Graduates
I was delighted to receive an email this week that brought my attention to the Northern Lights PR internship in conjunction with the Taylor Bennett Foundation. The four-week programme from 4 July 2011 is open More...
