When I was about 9 years old, we were given a task at school to write a short piece without any punctuation. This was then passed to your neighbour to read out loud to demonstrate how important punctuation is in … Continued
The world of cake is a tough one, it seems. Marks and Spencer (M&S) are taking legal action against Aldi for infringing the trademarked ‘Colin the Caterpillar’ cake. Colin has been around for about 30 years and has been a … Continued
At the risk of being a killjoy, what’s the point of April Fools’? A quick Google to find its origins doesn’t provide any definitive answer, although it’s a tradition found in various parts of the world as well as the … Continued
Unprecedented, strange, interesting – however you describe it, it’s fair to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has been challenging for us all, to say the least. A year after the first UK lockdown was announced, many of us are remembering … Continued
2020 was different for us all, but that doesn’t mean everything that happened was negative. Here’s a short summary of some of Manico PR’s highlights of 2020. If you want to feature in the 2021 version, get in touch!
Not being able to meet people face to face has been really hard for me – despite my claims that I’m a hermit, it turns out I’m a very social person who doesn’t do too well being trapped inside the … Continued
Whether you’re a start-up, sole trader or are getting back on your feet post-lockdown, many organisations are looking at ways to reduce costs and get more attention. While it’s always best to use a professional if you can, sometimes it’s … Continued
Did you know that the average reading age in the UK is equivalent to that expected of a 9-11 year old? And 1 in 6 adults in England have ‘very poor’ literacy skills, which is the equivalent of having the … Continued
In a world of scrolling, ads, and short attention spans, you need to make sure your message gets noticed in a way that is appropriate for your business. While the words you choose are important, the way they are presented … Continued
The way you appear to customers, stakeholders and the general public plays a central role in the success of your organisation. Every single interaction you have will reflect on you and the way you are perceived. This is essentially Public … Continued