Month: February 2018

FOOD TALK… CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IT!

Food is a huge topic of conversation in the Escapade offices.  From the often heated debate about what fast food to enjoy on ‘Fat Fridays’ to discussions about the purported health benefits of the latest superfood to be uncovered. In fact, food, probably fuels the content of at least one if not more office conversations…
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So, what’s my plan for life after uni?

Last week we were excited to welcome Kate Connaughton into the Escapade office, for a little taste of what it’s like to work in the world of consumer PR! We hope we a gave her some valuable experience in helping her make that all important decion of what direction to head into after University! Here…
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January Spending Drops for the First Time in 5 Years

Dry January is named aptly for people trying to give up alcohol during the first month of the year, however for many people dry January also meant a very dry bank account, after the onslaught of spending during the Christmas period. It’s no surprise then that UK shoppers spent less last month than the year…
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#GETTOKNOW Lillie Farrow

After recently hosting our #GreatFamilies Brunch event for Pomegreat Pomegranate Juice, we took the opportunity to #GETTOKNOW parenting and foodie blogger Lillie Farrow! When did you first set up your social channels, and what got you started? I first started my Instagram account in February 2014. I had just joined Slimming World and had been…
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The Trends Shaping Celebrity & Influencer Brand Collaborations

In 2018, digital influencers will continue to be the number one choice for brand endorsements. However, we’re likely to see a more planned, sophisticated approach to influencer marketing with audience data and analytics forming the backbone of talent identification. So what do you need to know to stay ahead of the game? 1. Digital influencers…
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INSTAGRAM UPS ITS GIF GAME

Longtime fans of the GIF, now is your time!  Instagram has finally given us something we never knew we needed, in the shape of GIFs for Instagram Stories. The platform, which hosts more than 40 billion photos, has partnered with GIF powerhouse, Giphy, and now allows users to choose from a host of transparent-background GIF…
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