BlogAugust 8, 2017
New recruit supports MMC’s future growth
Content and communications agency, MMC, has recruited a CIM qualified marketer as it continues to grow its client base in the finance and tech sectors. Yasmin Bardsley joins the company as a Marketing Assistant with the role focusing on supporting and servicing MMC’s existing and new clients. Craig Wolstencroft, MMC’s...
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Now hiring: Digital Content Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established and fast-paced agency as a Digital Content Specialist. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a number of MMC’s growing list of clients’ digital strategies in the finance and technology sectors. This client facing role will be a...
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Media interview tips: How to get your message heard
Being interviewed by a news journalist can be daunting if you have never faced the media before. It’s a skill that is best developed by learning from experience, but if you’re about to step in front of the mic or camera for the first time, here are a few media...
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Crisis communications – tips and best practises
What is crisis communications? Building the reputation of businesses and brands takes years, but can be damaged – sometimes irreparably – in a matter of hours, days or even seconds. From Gerald Ratner’s infamous speech about the ‘crap’ products sold in his chain of jewellery shops, to the VW emissions...
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5 reasons why you should hire a marketing agency
A marketing agency says you need a marketing agency! OK, we admit that’s about as surprising as a Premier League manager saying their star player didn’t deserve a red card, but hear us out. We know that it’s tempting for many businesses to think that they can handle communications and...
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Musk’s Manx Connection
The Isle of Man tends to punch above its weight when it comes to celebrity connections, but as far as we know recent news about Starlink is a first for news linking the Island with Elon Musk. The Independent was among several UK media channels that reported news about Starlink’s...
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Running a successful Pride campaign: The importance of authentic communications
For progressive brands that genuinely embrace the principles behind Pride Month, it is a chance to reaffirm a commitment to equality, showcase support for the LGBTQ+ community, and truly engage in constructive dialogue. Sadly, sometimes Pride Month is also cynically exploited by organisations that are content with a Facebook post...
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Aberdeen angst: Is abrdn firm rebrand a bullseye or BS?
Every Line of Duty fan knows how important abbreviations and acronyms are – and that they’re only useful if they’re easy to type, and say out loud. OCG, ARU and the infamous CHIS (no sniggering please), for example, are all useful and practical for real-life police officers (and crime drama...
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5 reasons why 2021 is a big year for fintech
Fintech is growing fast – and 2021 is proving to be the biggest year so far in its rapid evolution. Here are 5 key trends that are powering that growth. Bigger than Bitcoin When the market value of bitcoin smashed through the $1trillion barrier in February 2021, many casual observers...
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