MEET the petfluencers - the pup stars and super-meowdels earning up to £100 an hour by being the furry faces of brands! With social media followings as high as human celebrities, advertising agencies are turning to animal models instead of people. The ‘Power of the Paw’ is such that casting agen … [Read more...]
Why traditional media is as important as social media for new businesses
I was reading my local paper this morning, the brilliant Warrington Guardian , where I started my career in journalism back in the 90s. As you know, I love any stories about dogs. So when I saw a snippet about a lady who was giving free grooms to rescue dogs it piqued my interest - here it … [Read more...]
Newcastle Chihuahua Club Goes Supersize!
A CHIHUAHUA owner who feared her pet would be lonely now arranges parties and get togethers for hundreds of the tiny dogs every weekend! Lynn Richardson set up a Facebook appeal to find pals for her pooch Tinkerbell and spends her free time making flamboyant outfits and organising soirees for her … [Read more...]
Is Setting Up Your Social Media On Your ‘To Do’ List For 2017?
Is getting started on Social Media on your ‘to do’ list for 2017? Setting up a business page on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn can seem like a mammoth task and knowing what to do or say may feel daunting. We all know we need to be on social media nowadays but finding the time to set up ac … [Read more...]
How to win media coverage for your startup
I meet lots of people who ask for help with publicity for their businesses and coverage in the media can be a fantastic opportunity for a start up. This week, I received a call from a lady in Cyprus asking me to put her in touch with a lady I wrote about back in 2014. This demonstrates the power … [Read more...]
I earn £4000 a week helping men talk to women!
• Kezia Noble says young men are 'lost' when it comes to dating • She believes social media, dating apps and texting have robbed them of the art of conversation • Men pay £300 an hour or £4000 a WEEK to learn how to chat women up on her courses Having spent many years as a singleton myself, … [Read more...]
E Cigarette Killed My Dog
PET owners are being warned to keep their pooches away from e cigarettes after a 435% rise in animals being poisoned. An estimated 4 million people in the UK use the devices in a bid to quick smoking. But it’s also leading to curious animals, fascinated by the smell, chewing on fake cigs and n … [Read more...]
Brexit Means Boom Time For Psychics
BRITS are flocking to fortune tellers over their fears about the future now we’ve left the European Union. Psychics are seeing a huge boom as frantic voters fret we could be plunged into another recession. Samantha Rawlinson, 29, a clairvoyant who does tarot readings via Facebook, said: “People are … [Read more...]
Brush with death – Dog who was scared of the groomers has his life saved thanks to Facebook
A scared Shih Tsu was nearly put to sleep - because he hated being groomed. Little Sid, aged two, hated his coat being cleaned and clipped so much that he’d attack anyone who came near him with a comb or a pair of clippers. But thanks to an appeal on Facebook he has a loving new home - with dog g … [Read more...]
Escape of Eric – Dog found in refugee camp starts new life in Britain
Dog rescue worker Liz Haslam spent £2,000 and travelled 5,000 miles to rescue an injured dog from a refugee camp. The dog, named Eric, was found confused and disorientated running around the camp in Turkey and Liz was compelled to help after learning of his plight on Facebook. She runs Beds … [Read more...]