Mass Media

Ei launches PR guide for publicans to help 'drive sales'

13-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Ei Publican Partnership has launched a “how to PR your pub” guide to help its licensees showcase their pubs in the media to help "drive sales by promoting their business to new and existing customers".

'False claims' about business rates angers ALMR

20-Feb-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has criticised claims that the media is peddling mistruths about business rates changes.

Legal tips: How to deal with negative press about your pub

26-Sep-2012

I am constantly amazed at the ever-increasing power that consumers have over the reputation of businesses in the hospitality sector. I was reminded of this a few weeks ago when I heard that a restaurateur was suing a blogger for remarks made online.

Legal: The danger of social media in pub licence reviews

09-Jul-2012 By Jonathan Smith

Any follower of social media may have noticed in recent months the growth of public sector bodies (in particular police and local authorities) using social media forums to disseminate information and express their views. As an operator, even if you are...

Hamish Champ: Finally, the media is waking up

01-Dec-2008 By Hamish Champ

One of my responsibilities as City & Business editor of The Publican is to compile the Sunday newspaper round-up for the magazine's website.Yes,...

Closures spark media frenzy

17-Jul-2008

Recent months have seen local and national newspapers full of stories about the plight of pubs. But is it harming the trade? Steve Hemsley reports

Pring: Pubcos must join debate

14-Feb-2008 By Andrew Pring

MA editor Andrew Pring says it's high-time the pubcos joined the debate on the hard times ahead for the industry. "If you've had time to read any...

Pubcos must join in debate

14-Feb-2007

If you've had time to read any papers recently (other than the Morning Advertiser, that is) or listen to the radio, you may have noticed that the...

Daily Mail: 'The Publican says'

08-Sep-2005

Journalists. They're the scum of the earth aren't they? And no-one knows this better than us on The Publican!We know the games that the media can...

A united voice, or face slaughter'

07-Apr-2005

by M&C editor Mark Stretton Some of the issues that have wrong-footed companies are extraordinary. History is littered with corporate fumbles....

Public Relations: Getting your pub in the news

13-Nov-2003

Public relations consultant Nicky Godding, who has helped to promote Swindon brewer Arkell's for more than three years, offers advice on getting your...

Publicans warned to be wary of rogue advertising companies

07-Nov-2002

Licensees have been advised to be suspicious of rogue invoices for advertising or subscriptions following two recent cases.Police are warning...