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MD Communications shows power of purpose-led PR with schools campaign on parental separation

Legal PR agency MD Communications is powering a major pro bono campaign to tackle the hidden crisis of parental separation in UK schools. Run by The Parents Promise – co-founded by Melissa Davis, CEO and founder of MD Communications, and...


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Parents Promise: Separation and schools initiative

Children’s education and wellbeing at risk as parental separation disputes spill into schools, says a survey of 10k teachers More than half of all teachers are being dragged into the fallout of family break-ups according to a new national survey, with...


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LinkedIn: the great equaliser

Our Digital Director Emma Maule reports from the massive 500-person social media webinar run by the IBA over the summer   What are potential clients more likely to visit, your firm’s website or your LinkedIn profile? Opening the IBA social media webinar, moderator...


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Crisis PR lessons from a Coldplay concert

Our CEO Melissa Davis explores how the the recent furore arising from that kiss cam at the Coldplay concert provides useful lessons for PR professionals. "Crisis PR lessons from a Coldplay concert" isn’t something I ever thought I’d write. But...


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Read our Summer newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers how to use LinkedIn for better networking, how culture underpins DEI strategy, and details of our new LinkedIn masterclasses. Find out about our women's network and we're calling for contributors to our new international growth guide...


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How to use LinkedIn as a business development tool for lawyers

Our Digital Director Emma Maule shares her top tips on how to supercharge your BD efforts by making the most of the platform. LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers or recruiters – it’s a place to build relationships, share your expertise,...


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The office goes back to the future

In a hybrid world, 94% of legal professionals still value physical office spaces. Our CEO Melissa Davis explores how the legal workplace is transforming from where work gets done to where people gather, learn and collaborate. Legal workplaces, like offices...


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Law firm marketing teams and LinkedIn – insights from the new algorithm report

Our Digital Director Emma Maule considers what in-house law firm marketing teams can learn from the new algorithm report. LinkedIn remains the most important platforms for law firms – whether it is job seekers checking out your company page or...


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Top level insights from the LinkedIn algorithm report

Our CEO Melissa Davis discusses the initial insights emerging from Richard van der Blom's new LinkedIn algorithm report, and considers what it means for law firms. How do you maintain authenticity whilst working with the LinkedIn algorithm to boost visibility?


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Read our Spring newsletter

Our latest newsletter covers women in leadership; looking forward to the Legal 5k; LinkedIn audits; crisis advice, and much more!   Staying the course: Women in senior roles Plus: Personal branding to the fore / Countdown to the Legal 5k / Managing partner...