Archive for November, 2010
OBR forecast: IoD Wales responds
The 2011 GDP growth forecast is “a bit optimistic” according to the IOD’s Robert Lloyd Griffiths
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Coming soon: Pride in Swansea
Swansea’s main newspaper is about to unveil its latest programme to honour community heroes
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
The Ashes & the riches of radio
A sporting radio romance is rekindled once again as Test Match Special rules the bedroom
Monday, November 29th, 2010
Newspaper business dead? Think again!
An increased marketing spend by advertisers has brought new success for the Daily Mail group
Friday, November 26th, 2010
DJs, bands, artists prepare for launch
Swansea’s new Tapestri arts cafe is already capturing the attention of the local media
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
Principality staff help take the indoor out at Cardiff school
Children at Rumney Infants School have been putting their gardening skills to the test to create a unique outdoor learning environment, with some help from staff at their local Principality branch
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Hyperlocal website wins new sponsor
A news and info site for West Wales is benefiting from a fresh hook-up with a local business
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
First Wednesday Club
Next month’s First Wednesday Club welcomes guest speaker Bethan Darwin
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
PR-savvy Danny back in print
The head chef of the Village Hotel, Swansea, is to star in the new edition of Community Times Mumbles.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Arts hub boost for online Swansea
The Swansea Bay media scene has been bolstered by the addition of a new arts website
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Gŵyr homes launch for West Wales
It’s going to be All Black and red for a rugby-themed new homes launch in Carmarthenshire
Friday, November 19th, 2010
PR boost for IoD from Welsh media
A foray into Wales by IoD director general Miles Templeman resulted in strong media coverage
Friday, November 19th, 2010
South Wales tour so good for PR
Miles Templeman will set a cracking pace as he promotes a big IOD link-up with Google and UnLtd
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Welsh budget: IoD Wales reaction
Robert Lloyd Griffiths on the difficult balancing act that WAG ministers are still performing
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
IoD Wales: Jobless figures reaction
New figures reveal a dip in Welsh unemployment. Robert Lloyd Griffiths offers his thoughts.
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Wales U16’s goal is to stay at the top
Wales U16 prepare to face Northern Ireland this week in what has been one of Wales’ most successful Victory Shield campaigns in many years
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Facebook fear for Welsh marriages
Swansea solicitor Sara Plant has flagged up the pitfalls of revealing all on social media sites
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Leading recruiter Acorn announces record £2m week
Welsh-based leading UK recruitment and training company Acorn Group has announced a record £2m-plus week for revenue in which it placed more than 5,000 workers in temporary employment across the UK.
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
SMEs told: Embrace social media
A respected website has carried a revealing report from Britain’s Forum of Private Business
Monday, November 15th, 2010
A marketing boost – from the PTA
A business directory isWales’ latest advertising opportunity, and it’s being published by a school group
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Affordable home for sale in Ammanford
Those struggling to get on the property ladder have been given a boost in Carmarthenshire
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Too many websites focus on the company, not the customer’ says internet expert, ahead of unique new seminar.
One of Wales’ leading branding, design and advertising agencies is holding the first of a series of special seminars this month, offering businesses unique insights from the marketing industry.
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Video blog: Cardiff move for Nigel
The man behind a string of successful Swansea Bay publications is now targeting Penarth.
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
The Perfect 10 – Swans player launches millionaire raffle
Swansea City’s ‘perfect 10’ Andrea Orlandi is keeping his fingers crossed that Swansea’s winning streak continues – as he launched this Friday’s special EuroMillions draw, which guarantees to make ten UK players millionaires.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Danny’s tasty PR treat
Radio station Swansea Sound has welcomed the services of Village Hotel chef Danny Illingworth
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Lottery prize released into South West skies
Hundreds of balloons have been released to mark this Friday’s UK Millionaire Raffle which will make 10 millionaires
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Welsh Uni: Social media for business
A Swansea academic is offering wise advice to enterprises looking to build their online presence.
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
HMRC plan queried by IoD Wales
Revenue bosses are planning ahead for lean times – but have they actually gone far enough?
Monday, November 8th, 2010
Concept Staffing shortlisted for recruitment awards
Leading West Country recruitment agency Concept Staffing has been shortlisted in a number of categories in the annual Jobsite RecruitRank Awards 2010.
Monday, November 8th, 2010
BBC doc at Swansea Business Club
An eager audience at South Wales’ Towers Hotel is to be addressed by broadcaster Dr Paul Thomas.
Monday, November 8th, 2010
Video blog: Melanie’s media advice
The woman behind a South Wales health charity reveals how the media is helping her cause.
Monday, November 8th, 2010
Swansea Business Club: Blogger’s next
BBC Radio Wales Business Doctor Paul Thomas is preparing for a December visit to the Second City.
Friday, November 5th, 2010
Journos make Port Talbot progress
Momentum is building in a measured way for a local news project in one of Wales’ most newsy towns
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Lighting Concept for Top Temp!
Cornwall-based manufacturer, Fitzgerald Lighting and their recruitment partner, Concept Staffing, the South West’s leading recruitment agency, have announced their top temp of the month in the UK
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Treat lined up for Welsh businesses
A Michael Sheen-backed charity is to star at Swansea Business Club when members gather this week
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Twitter: 5 reasons why it’s useful
Businesses still not using Twitter to sell their wares need only look at how others are benefiting
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Stunning new book commemorates the glory of Ryder Cup 2010
‘My Ryder Cup – The Longest Weekend’ is a glorious commemorative photographic book of one of the world’s top sporting events, by Welsh writer and photographer David Williams
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Welsh cheer Brewin Dolphin UK award
Britain’s independent financial advisers have rewarded great service and performance with a prize
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
CIPD gloom wrong, says IoD Wales
A Welsh business leader isn’t convinced by new Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development claims
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Welsh success given a PR boost
Swansea-based Grwp Gwalia are benefiting from exposure in busy newsletter Bay of Life Watch
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Welsh Football Trust appoints Futsal officer
The Welsh Football Trust has appointed a new member of staff dedicated to increasing the participation of Futsal within Wales
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Mayor gets his teeth into PR
Swansea’s latest Lord Mayor is using all his natural public relations skills to boost the profile of his work
Monday, November 1st, 2010
