Blog: Marketing Derby’s recent embassy event showed the city is finally on the up. If we all work together just what could be achieved?
When I was a teenager, back in the, whisper it, mid-Eighties I was thrilled when the front page of the Derby Evening Telegraph announced that plans had been revealed for an ice rink in the city, writes Sarah Newton. This meant I was just one skate closer to becoming the next Jayne Torvill who was […]
Generous Bemrose pupils help those struggling to put food on the table
Kind-hearted Derby youngsters have been collecting food for those struggling in their community as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Pupils in Year 3 and 4 at The Bemrose School’s primary phase have collected tins, packets and non-perishable items for those less fortunate, and then Year 11 students from Bemrose’s secondary school have boxed up […]
Murray Park students spend the morning with residents of Kingsway View Care Home
Kind-hearted students from a Derby school have been spending time learning from their elders as they visited care home residents. Murray Park Community School pupils headed to Kingsway View Care Home to spend some time with the residents while getting to hear their stories and learn from their experiences. They played scrabble, completed puzzles, indulged […]
MTMS founder shortlisted for prestigious Rail Benefit Fund’s Heart of Gold Award
A business owner who has dedicated more than two decades to the rail industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for his tireless work helping those less fortunate. Malcolm Prentice, group chairman of MTMS, based in Moira, near Swadlincote, is in the running for the Lifetime Achievement award for the 2023 Rail Benefit Fund’s […]
Things get a little creepy for Halloween at The Bemrose School
Ghosts and ghouls really knew how to party as they enjoyed a devilishly good night at a Derby school. The Bemrose School invited primary pupils to get dressed up in their scariest outfits for a Halloween party ahead of the half term break. It was split into two parties – one for the younger pupils […]
Offer for new clients with Penguin PR to celebrate being named Marketing Derby’s Star Bondholder
MARKETING Derby members are being offered an exclusive discount from a leading city PR agency to celebrate being named Bondholder of the Week. Businesses belonging to the city’s investment agency are being offered a 15% discount from Penguin PR, based in Duffield Road, which works with bondholders including Cosy Direct, Smith Partnership and Scenariio. Companies […]
Apprentices start their digital marketing journey as they join Derby’s JDR Group
Two apprentices are starting to use their newfound skills to help UK firms grow their businesses after joining Derby-based digital marketing firm JDR Group. Sophie Teece and Amelia Slater have been appointed by the Pride Park firm as digital marketing assistants, spending their working days on tasks including generating blog content, undertaking keyword research and […]
Derbyshire Housing Trust recommends two energy-saving appliances to help drive down bills
With the onset of dropping temperatures, a Derbyshire housing trust which helps people after homelessness – as well as providing support when they move on to private rented accommodation – has recommended two key energy saving appliances to help drive down bills. Rachael Tomlin, who works at Derventio Housing Trust, said she has always recommended […]
Blog: Read all about it – why PR is written to sound just like the news
Just when I was wondering what to write about for this week’s blog, up popped Rob Dawes, boss of Derby marketing agency Briight, sharing his thoughts on LinkedIn about how marketers sometimes need to rein themselves in, writes Simon Burch. When working on a brand story of a piece of copy, says Rob, he has […]
IN PICTURES: Derby under water as floods affect thousands in the city following Storm Babet
Storm Babet has left a trail of devastation in her wake as parts of Derby and the surrounding areas were left submerged under water. Businesses have been forced to closed, roads left impassable and homes left with water pouring in as the continuous rain left the area unable to cope. Penguin PR’s Simon Burch went […]