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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A must-read blog from @ageingbetter.bsky.social with new analysis highlighting the risks older people face from the #climatecrisis. ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/ageing...
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Ageing and inequality put more people at risk from the climate crisis
New data highlights the threat to older people from extreme temperatures. The climate crisis and increasing frequency of extreme heat mean this risk is growing, but vulnerability is shaped by more tha...
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
GoFetchPress: Messages that stick! #PR #communications #stickers
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sometimes one person's tragic story is all it takes to change lives. A real and lasting testament to Martha's life, the lessons learned from her sad, untimely death will ultimately save many lives. Her heartbreaking story still resonates today. #marthasrule www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/09/2026
Breaking News: Major TV networks — ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC — agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Trump after the White House blocked CNN from its duties.
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Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Tapped out🚰 Join the campaign from @independentage.bsky.social to turn on a fairer future for water bills. Sign the charity's online petition to help pensioners get support for fairer bills and end the water postcode lottery. #waterbills #tappedout
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Who stole all the KitKats?! Take a break and check out our Substack post on another crisis that hit #KitKat earlier this year and how their expert handling won the day. katherinewritesstuff.substack.com/p/how-to-tur... www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
independent.co.uk
Nestle reviewing options after Russia business seized by Putin
Vladimir Putin made a presidential decree to take control of Nestle’s Russian assets, alongside those of French supermarket chain Auchan.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Good news! Lewes in Sussex has become the first town in the UK to recognise the rights of trees. Huge well done to everyone involved. BIG win. #trees #Lewes #greenwins
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Writing a press release? No idea where to start? Whether you're a beginner or an old hand, check out our brand-new press release writing templates, free to download. Expert PR templates for charities and businesses. www.gofetchpress.com #PR #Pressrelease
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bold proactive statement & social media campaign by RNLI's CEO on the spread of "deliberate misinformation" about the charity's brilliant lifesaving work, particularly in the Channel. Great work in tackling misinformation. Support RNLI. rnli.org/news-and-med... #RNLI @brightonrnli.bsky.social
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Statement from RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes
Watch a video message from the RNLI's Chief Executive Peter Sparkes on our work in the Channel and our commitment to save lives
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Crisis Communications: Check out our new post on how scary season came early at Target. gofetchpress.com/off-target-crisis-… #PR #Target #Halloween
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Off-Target Crisis Communications
Rolling crises at American retailer Target show us the power of sticking to your brand's values. Off-target crisis communications hamper them again.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
All eyes on Holborn for the next few weeks. The new PM faces his first big electoral test, with Zack deciding to run. Local newspapers like the CNJ play a huge role in our democracy. Support your local paper wherever you live. #byelection #Camden www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/excl...
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Exclusive: Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells CNJ he WILL go for Holborn and St Pancras
Green leader lays out hopes for by-election
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Brave, bold campaigns can change attitudes and improve our everyday lives, including the most fundamental one: the air we breathe. #airpollution
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Communicating more effectively about the environment means showcasing positive actions that drive real change. We need to get better at communicating the wins. #climatechange #rewilding Like this one:
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Happy National Dog Day 🐕 #nationaldogday #dogs
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No more kicking the can down the road? New York's Mayor must have read my most recent Substack! katherinewritesstuff.substack.com/p/team-burnh...
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No More Can-Kicking: Communicating the Hard Sells
Burnham makes a commitment to social care as the political honeymoon continues
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
📻It's #NationalRadioDay📻 From great interviews to compelling documentaries, we always learn something new when we turn on the radio.  The humble birthplace of radio lies on a small, isolated clifftop in Cornwall and forever changed how we communicate.  125 years on, and still going strong.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
OTD in 1964, Beatlemania was born as the band started their second tour of America. Want to find out about the early press releases that introduced John, Paul, Ringo and George to the world? Read it here ⬇️ katherinewritesstuff.substack.com/p… #thebeatles
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The Story of the Press Release
From a 1906 rail crash to The Beatles to AI, the press release is still king
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The new Insta logo is drawing a bit of heat since it dropped yesterday. “Overpolished” was one comment. “Looks like AI-slop” was another. Or this: "Ten years of no changes, and they've now picked a font from a wedding invite". Ouch! Others call it "clean and engaging". What are your thoughts?
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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 13/08/2026
You’ll never guess
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Which UK national newsbrands reach the most under-35s?
New research based on Ipsos iris data reveals proportion of young amongst audience of major online newsbrands.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Parched earth. Rolling heatwaves. The hottest summer since records began. This is not normal. The climate crisis is here and now. With wildfires raging, the new PM needs to commit to climate action with extreme urgency. #climatechange #wildfires #heatwave
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The new PM is taking a leaf out of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s book and accelerating a ban on "subscription traps", making it easier to cancel unwanted renewals. Check out my post that mentions this very ‘click to cancel’ policy - and the ‘hope’ that both men share in their vision and messaging.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
📖 “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library" - Jorge Luis Borges 📖 Gabriel Garcia Marquez. George Orwell. Tom Wolfe. Ann Patchett. Kate Mosse.  Today is #NationalBookLoversDay. So, put down the phone and dive into that book or pop into your local library. #booksky #books
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Progress. On 2 wheels. I bike or walk everywhere, so it's really great to see so many others doing the same.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Droughts. Fires. Heat events. Yet, despite all this, climate breakdown just isn't getting the headlines, let alone being mentioned, in media coverage on both sides of the Atlantic. #climatechange
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Check out our new Substack post on Burnham’s first days as PM and how his ability to connect and communicate is shaping his premiership. #Burnham #PR 
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No More Can-Kicking: Communicating the Hard Sells
Burnham makes a commitment to social care as the political honeymoon continues
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Check out my blog post on why logos matter! gofetchbrands.com/top-5-rules-... www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Julie Masino faced criticism as restaurant chain was called ‘woke’ and ‘soulless’ after unveiling modernized logo
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Check out our new Substack post on communicating hope in the new Burnham era open.substack.com/pub/katherin...
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Communicating Hope in the new Burnham Era
Love, hope and bonhomie made a very welcome return this week
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Loving the new PM's social media game. In this new spirit of collaboration and connection, it would be great to see a Number 10 account on Bluesky as part of their new media strategy! #burnham #Bluesky www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators
The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A word to the wise: Whatever you do, don’t scream at the dog, like happened yesterday, when a TV interviewer called time on this live with an Australian politician!  metro.co.uk/2026/07/21/australian-p… #PR #TVtips
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Australian politician interrupts live TV interview to scream at dog
Barnaby Joyce, an Australian politician for One Nation Party, has been criticised for interrupting a live TV interview to scream at his dog
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Day One: Lights, Camera, Andy! Check out our new post on how change, communication and connection will be key in navigating the difficult road ahead for the new PM.  substack.com/home/post/p-206009926 #AndyBurnham
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Meanwhile, following the thread from our post yesterday, the British public seems to be way ahead of the media on this topic - with 71% thinking the recent heatwave is a result of climate change👇 #climatechange #heatwave
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This worrying analysis shows the underreporting of the climate crisis in media coverage of heatwaves. Less than one in 20 heatwave stories mentioned "net zero". #climatecrisis #heatwave www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What an uplifting start to the week🦋 How one community in Wales has pulled together to save the rare High Brown butterfly, which was once widespread. And enlisted the help of cows to revive the butterfly's fortunes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #butterflies #community
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Butterflies' Bridgend habitat protected by volunteers - and cows
The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The changemakers are usually the ones who question everything and challenge the orthodoxy of their time. Thanks to Marie-Claire King for persisting with her pioneering life-saving work, and great to see her being recognised for her contribution to science. #breastcancer
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Good luck, Harry K9! #England #WorldCup #HarryKane #dogs
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Check out our new guest post.   Thanks to Pelham Consulting for their deep dive into the policy challenges facing new PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham and whether 'Manchesterism' is enough. gofetchpress.com/policy-challenges-… #andyburnham #manchesterism #PR
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The Policy Challenges Facing Andy Burnham
The Policy Challenges Facing Andy Burnham. Is “Manchesterism” enough? Guest post by Pelham Consulting
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Sport and politics don't mix. A spectacular own goal by FIFA. This story will run and run.... #FIFA #Belgium #crisiscommunications
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
And don't think that being inside the car shields you from dangerous air pollution. It doesn't. Pollutant levels are often higher in the car... #airpollution #cleanair #asthma
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Time for tennis 🎾 Super excited for Wimbledon! Check out this great piece on how the world's most prestigious tennis tournament stays ahead of the game. www.cityam.com/good-call-ho... #wimbledon #tennis #PR
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Good call: How Wimbledon's comms help it to avoid break points
Wimbledon’s success lies in heritage, prestige and scale but its disciplined communications also give it a competitive advantage.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Polaroid is making waves this summer. Their 'analogue-life' campaign is making some bold statements that are perfectly on-brand. Tapping into a very hot trend: anti-data centre sentiment, this eye-catching billboard really hits home. #Polaroid #Datacenter
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Loving this new World Cup campaign by @tacobell.bsky.social. Whether it's feelin' the highs or the lows, gonna need some emergency tacos for the England game tomorrow night! www.timeout.com/usa/news/tac... #worldcup #tacos
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Food for thought as the PR industry rushes toward automation. Where will the future leaders learn the trade if there are no entry-level jobs in the age of AI? #PR #AI www.odwyerpr.com/story/public...
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DBC/4A Study Looks at AI's Effect on Entry-Level Hiring, Roles
Research by DBC and the 4As shows that by repacing entry-level positions with AI, ad agencies are inadvertently eroding the apprenticeship model that historically has served them well and increasing t...
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Bold climate action works. #airpollution #cleanair www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up their acts | Sadiq Khan and Michael Bloomberg
We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwide, say mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
All aboard? It's Brexit's 10th anniversary. It's time to unpack how we got here and the road ahead. Read our top 5 PR takeaways.  gofetchpress.com/the-top-5-pr-lesso… #Brexit #PR #UKpolitics #Brexit10
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The Top 5 PR Lessons Behind Brexit
The Top 5 PR Lessons Behind Brexit. Expert analysis on Brexit and the PR lessons we can learn.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Dog days of summer! #dogs #summersolstice
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Toy Story is back on our screens and we've booked our seats. A heady dose of childhood nostalgia, including toys back in cereal boxes!  Those were the days... excitedly digging into the box, spraying frosted flakes everywhere, to find that special surprise toy on a Saturday morning.  #toystory5
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Here are some facts for Clean Air Day.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Listening to government spokespeople on the lunchtime media round, and my advice would be to drop the words ‘at pace’, ‘delivering for the British people’ and ‘let’s be clear’. The art of the media interview lies in being accessible and using everyday active language that resonates with the public.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Struggling to get your climate story on air? These survey findings are a great insight into the behind-the-scenes challenges climate communicators face in the battle for media coverage.
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GoFetchPress @gofetchpress.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
An important read on public health communication, which shows that "in the age of social media, misinformation travels faster and more widely than the truth". #PR #misinformation jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Health Communication in the Age of Instant Misinformation
Public communication in health care is complex and fraught with challenges. The subject matter is often technical, and the evidence base to communicate can be less than definitive. Demand for clear, d...
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