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Social media guidelines: are yours up to scratch?

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...


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International Women’s Day – treading the fine line between credible and cringe

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...


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Oakeshott vs Hancock: the battle of the WhatsApps

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...


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Last-minute tips for your legal directory submissions

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...


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New partnership team at MD Communications for 2023

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...


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Five things to do over Christmas to improve your LinkedIn presence

Does your LinkedIn profile need a polish? Our Digital Director Emma Maule explains how you can spruce up your presence and outlines the algorithm updates you need to know about. With its latest algorithm update, LinkedIn likes to keep us...


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Pro bono: why giving back is good for you

Our CEO Melissa Davis explains why pro bono is a vital part of our business and outlines the work we do to support important campaigns and charities. As we head towards Christmas our thoughts turn to giving back. It’s part...


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Relationship chemistry: the Magic Sauce of business

Global Marketing Director and Partner James Hayhurst considers the essential secret ingredient to creating meaningful client relationships. You know what they say: people buy people. That’s always been the way and – I don’t think I’m sticking my neck out too...


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The power of a strong employer brand – David Standard in PM Forum

Our PR, Marketing and BD Director David Standard has been featured in PM Forum, discussing how actions speak louder than words when building your employer brand. David states that both human resources and marketing have a common purpose within...


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Why pro bono is crucial for your employer brand strategy

For Pro Bono Week, our CEO Melissa Davis reflects on the wider benefits of pro bono to organisations and individuals, following Fifth Day founder Fred Banning's astute comments in our recent whitepaper. Pro Bono Week is 21 this week. A...