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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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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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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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WhatsApp groups: Friend or foe for your reputation (and your sanity)?

Our CEO Melissa Davis discusses the perils and pitfalls of WhatsApp groups, and looks at how you can mitigate the risks. If you're a member of various WhatsApp groups, you are probably familiar with this scenario: George: If anyone sees a...


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LinkedIn resolutions for 2025

Our Digital Director Emma Maule reveals her top tips for upping your LinkedIn game in 2025. New year, new you? The new year brings a chance for a fresh start, and that includes your LinkedIn profile. If you’re looking to...


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LinkedIn for lawyers: Emma Maule and Katy McEwen-Smith featured in the Law Society Gazette

Digital Director Emma Maule and Communications Director Katy McEwen-Smith have been featured extensively in the Law Society Gazette in an article about how lawyers can make the most of LinkedIn. Written by Features Editor Eduardo Reyes, the article looks...


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Check in on your social media resolutions

Digital Director Emma Maule outlines some handy LinkedIn tips to boost your online presence. Now that Q2 is in full swing, it's a good time to check in on those New Year's resolutions. Earlier this year, we shared a blog post...