Category: Consumer Lifestyle

KICK-STARTING A CAREER IN PR WITH THE PRCA FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE

After kick-starting my career with Escapade in consumer lifestyle PR in July, when they offered me the opportunity of a training course a few weeks down the line I couldn’t refuse.  Needing all the training I could get as a new PR person, the PRCA was the obvious choice to find a course that would suit…
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COULD YOU ESCAPE THE HUNTERS?

Did anyone else find themselves hooked on Channel 4’s Hunted? Described as ‘A real-life thriller where 14 ordinary people go on the run from a team of expert hunters.’ it sounded like the perfect way to while away a Sunday afternoon.  Little did I know that after a four hour bingeathon I’d make myself utterly…
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CREATURES OF CONSUMER HABITS

The recent introduction of the five pence charge for single use carrier bags, got me thinking about how easy it is, or perhaps more likely, how difficult it is, to change the everyday habits of a nation. The Government reports that the five pence charge, already levied in Wales has led to a 79% decrease…
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FULL OF AWARD WINNING PR PRIDE

We’re so proud to announce that we are CIPR PRide Award winners! For those of you thinking, that sounds cool but what are the CIPR PRide Awards? The awards are the most credible regional awards in the public relations industry, recognising and rewarding outstanding work across nine UK regions and nations. According to the award…
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WHAT CAN I GET YOU? CLEAN & TRANSPARENT LABELLING PLEASE…

A huge surge in consumer demand for transparent labeling is serving food and drink brands a new challenge; to find a happy balance between conforming and standing out from the vast food crowd. Widespread media coverage and ingredient shaming of some of the nation’s most popular food and drink brands has left the modern consumer…
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3M SCOTCH AT CHRISTMAS – THAT’S A WRAP!

Christmas in July is always a busy time for Escapade, gold ribbon and gift bags litter our desks whilst we prepare for the wrapping event of the year – the Christmas gift wrapping master class with specialist Jane Means. Jane Means has wrapped gifts for an endless list of celebrities, Dior, Selfridges and even featured…
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DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST EVER BLOG POST?

This week the consumer PR team at Escapade has been joined by the lovely Beth Glover who is currently in her final year of studying English Language and Communication at Cardiff University. As part of her induction into the wonderful world of PR, we tasked Beth to write her first ever blog post on any topic or…
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