MD Communications Partner Katherine Howbrook has been extensively quoted in an ICAEW Insights article on Brand Finance’s annual brand value index, looking at why mid-tier accountancy firms are not currently using brand better to elevate themselves above their competition. Katherine explains that one of the big issues for mid-tier accountancy firms,...
We’re delighted that Katherine Howbrook, Partner at MD Communications, has been name checked in an interview with Miranda Ward, Director of Communications at Paul Hastings, in The Lawyer’s award-winning monthly newsletter. Miranda describes Katherine as providing her with pearls of wisdom and said she “gave me a huge amount of autonomy...
Partner Steve Rudaini and Digital Director Emma Maule have co-written an article for leading legal publication, Law360, on social media for the legal profession. The opportunities for social media to increase a business are unlimited despite its flaws, and to make the most of its potential, training and regular updates should...
Katherine Howbrook, Partner at MD Communications, has been featured in an article for ICAEW Insights on whether the accountancy sector is facing an identity crisis in 2023. Discussing how accountancy firms can brand themselves better, Katherine says: "Without a laser-sharp focus on brand, accountancy firms risk becoming even more lost in the...
We were thrilled to win an award for our pro bono services in helping the legal sector and beyond become more diverse at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards last night, Tuesday 21 March, in the category of Supplier of the Year. Why we do what we do Our CEO Melissa Davis says: "As...
Is your firm's social media policy fit for purpose? Our Digital Director Emma Maule outlines the risks of not having one and looks at what you should include. Following the Gary Lineker tweet debacle at the BBC, law firms should be asking themselves if their social media policies are up to scratch....
Firms need to be careful about their IWD efforts on social media this year, writes Partner Katherine Howbrook, with increased scrutiny on the disparity between words and actions. Take a look at Katherine’s tips to ensure you are credible. With International Women’s Day just around the corner, companies worldwide will, quite rightly, once again...
In the Oakeshott v Hancock battle there's, perhaps, a clear winner, but while the journalist's leak of the politician's WhatsApp messages might be regarded as being in the public interest, there are wider implications for the reputation of journalism, writes our CEO Melissa Davis. Has former health secretary Matt Hancock MP...
Submission deadlines are always a stressful time, but our CEO Melissa Davis shares some last-minute tips to ensure your legal directories submissions are in the best shape possible. 'I'm in directory submissions hell,' has become part of the exchange of pleasantries between PR and marketing people at this time of year. They're...
What's that popular saying about caring for someone and setting them free, in the hope they’ll always return...? It's very much with that sentiment that I'm announcing that Linsay Leslie is returning to the partnership team on 1 March. As a company that encourages career growth, we were proud that Linsay,...
