Isn’t this delicious?!
November 20, 2008
Most of us regularly use more than one computer and that’s where Delicious, the easy-to-use, free social bookmarking site, really comes in to its own.
Delicious allows you to tag, save, and manage your favourite/useful websites. You simply ‘bookmark’ the web pages that interest you. Think of it as a portable ‘favourites’ facility; wherever you are, whichever computer you’re using, you can still search through your favourite/bookmarked sites online.
Of course, there’s more to it than convenient access to your favourite sites. Not surprisingly, it’s a popular social tool, boasting 5 million users and 150 million bookmarked sites. You can share your discoveries with your friends and family, and use the site’s Network feature to keep track of the Delicious tags and users that interest you
If you would like to check the extent of your delicious network try Network Explorer for extra insight.
And if spotting trends is your thing, the sight has a hotlist on its home page that allows you to check out its most popular tags … simply Delicious!
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Hit tip for the pic:
Survival Toolkit for Directors and business owners
November 20, 2008
Survival Toolkit for Directors and business owners
Originally uploaded by prbristolblog
They say that now is a perfect time to train your staff in preparation of the up turn in the economy.
With this in mind, would you like up to £1,000 worth of leadership and management skills training for your managers - all for just £135 (excl VAT)?
Visit - http://www.survivaltoolkit.com
Facebooking Obama’s Cabinet
November 13, 2008
This story definitely has legs on Digg.com and shows how far politicians have come when using social media.
“Journalists are already looking into Obama’s highly visible online Cabinet, using Facebook and other social networking sites to gain info on the new team.”
Paparazzi
November 13, 2008
“Another day at the office.”
Originally uploaded by internets_dairy
Sam Mason is sacked by BBC in “Taxigate”
November 12, 2008
Sam Mason is the most recent BBC presenter to feel the wrath of the BBC following inappropriate behavior.
The Bristol BBC radio presenter is at the center of a storm after she was sacked for making “completely unacceptable” racial comments when ordering a taxi.
Do you Digg it? - Escaped Siberian tiger enjoys a night-time stroll in Italy
November 11, 2008
This story is fast becoming popular on the Digg.com social networking news site. To make stories popular users vote up user generated content or “Digg” a story. This store had 21 votes within 44 mins of being posted so expect this story to run and run in the blogosphere.
The PRBristol.co.uk team will be doing a blog on Digg.com soon in order toe fully explain the benefits for PRs and journalists alike. In the meantime if you like the story click on the Digg link below.
Escaped tiger enjoys a night time stroll in Italy.
There’s no pussyfooting around when it comes to rounding up a stray moggie this size.
So Italian police really earned their stripes when they had to catch a fully grown Siberian tiger as it took a stroll through town after escaping from a circus.
You too can use the medium of…
November 7, 2008
Originally uploaded by *Solar ikon*
If you are interested in contributing to PRBristol and would like to guest blog on PR, news and media, please let us know.
Alternatively let your content run wild across the net using a Creative Commons license, such as this great picture Uploaded by *Solar ikon*
How to deal with recruitment agencies?
November 5, 2008
How do you know if your recruitment agency is the best one to meet your needs? Indeed, how do you know if the recruitment agency you are choosing will actually work hard to ensure that you secure the best jobs possible? With so many recruitment agencies to choose from, particularly in Bristol, it can be really difficult to decide which one to choose.
Well, here are some tips to steer you in the right direction. First of all, particularly in Bristol or any big city, it can be helpful to choose a recruitment agency that is quite local, simply because if you want to keep dropping in to see what is available, then its much easier to do so if they are just around the corner or a short walk away. Remember that you will have to pay for travel costs if you have to get two buses to get there!
Does the recruitment agency have an online section? This will not only cut down travel costs, but if they have a web presence, then they will attract more positions and seem that little bit more professional.
When you contact them, do they seem professional and helpful when they are dealing with you? If they have an air of not being too bothered then they certainly will not find good positions coming their way!
Does your recruitment agency take a fair share for their services and overheads, or do you feel that they are simply taking too much? Fees charged can vary, so check out what they are getting and what you are getting: if it smacks of exploitation, then go to another agency! Sometimes, agencies are coy about the percentage they take, but a few discreet questions will usually give you a good idea of whether you are being treated fairly.
Finally, as unprofessional as this sounds, if you go to register with a recruitment agency and you just have a gut feeling that you don’t really like them and it isn’t going to be a good working relationship, then simply go elsewhere: there are plenty to choose from, so don’t settle for second best.
I hate my job!
November 3, 2008
Do you feel the same and work in PR or media in Bristol?
Well keep your eyes pealed on this jobs section to keep up to date with the latest vacancies and recruitment tips.
You never know…. it might be worth it!
Originally uploaded by mikecolvin82
Media Mouse: Bristol CC PR goes head-to-head with Bristol Blogger!
October 31, 2008
I am a mouse in need! (Pic - darny)
Eeek! This is good … and I don’t want any ASDA value cheese for this one!
It seems that the Bristol Blogger (again) has got under the skin of the Bristol City Council’s press department.
A recent BB post has elicited the following response from Simon Caplin (Head of PR for the Bristol CC).
“Please can you stick to the issues and not hide behind your anonymity to slander employees at the council who are doing their best to communicate information to the public and playing their part in promoting road safety.”
I’ll let you make you own mind up as to who is right or wrong … but it makes great viewing from the PRBristol cage!
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