08-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins
Pubs are opening their doors to punters who need help getting online and providing digital support, as local libraries face closures. The Morning Advertiser spoke to one licensee about how to set up a technology hub.
10-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins
Trade organisation UKHospitality has said it hopes the Government will follow through on its suggestion that it might introduce a tax on digital businesses.
13-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell
A Wales village is being brought into the 21st century thanks to its local boozer and Pub is the Hub.
29-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell
Publicans can now sign up to a new wi-fi accreditation scheme to verify that their business’ internet is properly filtered.
15-Jul-2013 By Mike Berry
Young’s has signed a deal with BT that will see Wi-Fi rolled out across its pub estate.
26-Apr-2013 By Lesley Foottit
The social stigma attached to dining solo is fading due to the availability of free wifi in pubs and restaurants.
27-Jun-2012
A recent enquiry highlighted a general uncertainty in relation to the legality of selling alcohol to customers in England and Wales over the internet.
Live web chat with Bernard Hickin of Jacob's Creek at 1pm today
19-Jan-2011
As the new chief winemaker at Jacob's Creek, Bernard Hickin is at the forefront of Australian winemaking. Supervising the process from vineyard to...
Hamish Champ: What can the internet do for your pub?
15-Nov-2010 By Hamish Champ
I experienced a couple of 'firsts' last week. It was the first time I'd ever attended the Federation of Licensed Victualler's Associations' (FLVA)...
Employment law: Pub piracy
06-Oct-2010
The Digital Economy Act came into force in July, introducing a stricter approach to online infringement of copyright. The Act seeks to crack down on...
Pub website increases free options
26-Jul-2010
Pub website useyourlocal.com has expanded its service to help pubs show off their facilities for free. Publicans can now update their pubs' details...
10-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Around 140 pubs across the UK have signed up to take part in the World's Biggest Pub Quiz on 25 March to raise money for charity. Money raised from...
England footy web broadcaster to monitor customers
09-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore
The internet company broadcasting England's match against Ukraine tomorrow has warned it will be checking whether customers are using the stream for...
'Smoking costs NHS in Wales £1m a day, research reveals'
05-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore
Smoking is costing the NHS in Wales a staggering £1m a day, research today reveals. And the shocking figures show that more than one in five...
Mark Daniels: Do you know what people are saying about your pub on Internet review sites?
05-Oct-2009
The Internet. These days, it's a way of life. Indeed, my children don't actually believe they'd be able to breath without the Internet. That said,...
Hamish Champ: Whadda load of old Twit!
16-Mar-2009 By Hamish Champ
I sincerely hope it's nothing to do with my age - though I suspect it might be - but I just can't get excited about stuff like 'Twitter'. For those...
Mark Daniels: The pros and cons of running a pub - internet discussion forum style
24-Nov-2008
For more than ten years before I bought in to my little pub I worked in what could generically be termed as the "internet industry".I understood what...
National Quiz gears up for launch
06-Sep-2007
The Publican's Licensees Forum in York this week was the platform for the launch of a major new quiz aimed at revolutionising entertainment in...
Epub: a host of benefits
17-Jul-2007
THE MARCH of progress continues at Regent Inns where 100 sites are using all-singing, all-dancing technology that offers customers free internet...
Back to Basics: internet marketing
01-Jun-2007
So you've sorted out your external signage, made friends with the local paper, leafleted the area and run some impressive promotions. Great. But...
18-May-2006
Morning Advertiser Editor Andrew Pring invites all licensee to look into the future.
Sheps nets a new
20-Oct-2005
era for rural pubs by Ewan Turney Kent brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has reinforced its position at the heart of the rural community by...
Marketing: Tell them about it...
24-Mar-2005
The internet is a great way to market your pub, but is it working for you? By Phil Mellows.So are you happy with your pub's website? Nice picture....
Technology: Get connected
25-Jun-2004
Making full use of broadband could make running a pub a lot easier. Phil Mellows explains.Broadband is here! At least it is for 80 per cent of the...
So many questions.....
07-Apr-2004
Hi,I have so many questions concerning Pub Life and I don't know if anybody will be able to help me with these, but let's hope so.Firstly, I should...
Agents cast the net far and wide
20-May-2003
The internet has become a useful tool to advertise pub properties. Michelle Perret reports.Ten years ago no-one had any idea what the internet was,...
Campaigners celebrate rural pubs victory
06-Jun-2002
Trade campaigners are celebrating another victory in the fight to save rural pubs.Funding has now been agreed by the Countryside Agency and the...
Zoo to be a player in the bar market
31-Jan-2002
As pub operators look for fresh and exciting games content to bring in a new generation of players, computer games designers themselves are seizing...
Leased pubcos take advantage of the net
01-Nov-2001
Leased pub companies are starting to take advantage of the internet and using it as a valuable tool to keep in touch with their licensees. Phil...
Using the internet
05-Jun-2001
There's no escaping the internet these days, but aside from the personal aspects, is it of any use to the licensed trade? We examine the three...
