From time to time I get the opportunity to introduce my online self to the people of Twitter in the real world. No matter where you are in the country there is almost certainly some sort of incarnation of Tuttle Club – bringing online users together for business deals, local networking and eventful pleasures. As time goes on it has become clear that the validity of social media has become a business... 

When I heard the news that Amazon’s Black Friday deals were coming to the UK I became very excited. Mostly at the prospect of the 60% reduction off Microsoft’s Xbox console. Despite working for Microsoft this is one discount we can’t get due to the Xbox being largely subsidised by Microsoft before they hit the shelf. Amazon UK announced product reductions on thousands of products and customers... 

I know some of you who read this blog are Graduates applying for a multitude of jobs with little avail so far. Another string for your bow would be a Graduate Recruitment Fair I stumbled across this week called GradU8. If you are in your last year of University or have recently graduated then I highly recommend you get signed up to GradU8. You can even follow GradU8 on Twitter. GradU8 is the UK’s... 

Last night I participated in the #CommsChat session on Twitter. More information about the sessions can be found on their website. If you are a PR Student or communications professional then I highly recommend you join in with the discussions. This blog post is inspired from last night’s discussions. The Rise of Gamification Gamification is a concept which has been around for a while but this year... 

Thanks to Mr @benarmham of Twitter, although I also happen to know this fellow in the real world, I was at Farnham University last weekend. I thought the University of Gloucestershire was small. Farnham is on a different level of miniscule but is also coupled with a community which is noticeably strong from the outset. Perhaps rather niche as well due to the abundant of creative courses. One particular... 

Did you know that an increasing amount of employers are using social media to check out applicants? So before you send off your CV here are five of my tips: 1. Google Yourself Think like an employer. The first thing I would do would be to visit Google and type in the applicants name perhaps followed by something relevant to their experiences or education on their CV. For instance, when I type ‘Michael... 

I really do. Paul Bowler is a straight talking man. I should know. At the University of Gloucestershire last year I attend an ‘Open Forum’ where the University’s relationship with Stagecoach was discussed. He made intelligent points but I must confess caused outrage. Whilst he may understand finances he was far separated from the emotional aspects involved with comforting students and staff.... 

Musings of a PR Student has recently been honored to receive eCollegeFinder.org’s Freshmen Advisor Award.  The Freshmen Advisor Award recognizes the top 50 Internet-based resources offering young students advice toward advancing their college-life experience.  By introducing students as well as parents to both the exciting and challenging trials and tribulations of beginning college Musings of... 

Over the last few days I have received phone calls from various radio stations asking for my opinions on a range of subjects. Mostly associated with social media but also in relation to recent news items. Since being involved with radio I have felt that the airways will always be somewhat associated with me. I enjoy providing commentary and opinion. I understand the trade of Journalism is a busy one... 

Please welcome the newly erected ‘He would say that…’ tag as I tread the highly competitive waters of technological alliances. You only have to read the book ‘No Logo’ by Naomi Klein to know how dangerous brand alliance can be. Indeed how false branding is; especially in a technological world where many companies have various contractual agreements to construct the newest gadget. This... 

Have you ever marvelled over an MP’s wardrobe? I have. With the amount of support for the Liberal Democrats I wouldn’t be surprised if clothes shops start releasing the “Lib Dem Summer Range”. If I were to go into politics in the future then the only way I could decide which party to join would be by colour. I fear red is just a bit too sensually saucy, yellow would not look good against my...