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Fake news – while it may not be a new phenomenon, it has gained momentum over the last few years ... So how can you spot fake news? The rise of the common voice on social media and the move away from reliance on our trusted daily newspaper (OK we…

LesleyMarch 30, 2017

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A Day in the Life – Lesley Hussell

I may have swapped the frenetic activity of Fleet Street for the beautiful Hampshire countryside but some things never change at the start of my working day. The first thing I always do is check the news headlines. It’s an old habit from my life as a journalist, but also…

LesleyMarch 15, 2017

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The art of simplicity

You’ve slaved hard over a piece of writing and taken care to eliminate the jargon only to be told by the boss or a kindly critic that you’ve dumbed it down too much ... and the writing needs to be more technical to show the world that you are the…

LesleyFebruary 28, 2017

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This is my moment

Credit - ABC/Adam Taylor The awards season is in full swing and while the papers will be full of celebrities in the latest designer gowns on red carpets, there’s also growing anticipation about what cutting political statement or faux pas the winners may come out with on the podium.…

LesleyFebruary 10, 2017

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9 questions to ask when choosing a copywriter

You’ve already made the brilliant decision to use a copywriter (haven’t you?? If not, read this first). Now, how do you get the most out of your investment by choosing a copywriter who will bring some whizz to your website or pizzazz to your press release? There are plenty of…

LesleyJanuary 25, 2017

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What Trump can teach us – really!

In just a few days’ time (at the time of writing) the new leader of the free world is about to take his seat (assuming the FBI, CIA, Russian security or MI6 don’t unearth any more little surprises). You may think as a copywriter I’d be unlikely to look…

LesleyJanuary 16, 2017

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How to tell a story

Storytelling is a powerful marketing tool. Get it right and it can mean the difference between a new customer and simply being ignored. There’s nothing new about storytelling – we all enjoy a good tale – but when you’re trying to win that next bit of business it’s too easy…

LesleyDecember 6, 2016

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How to avoid boring, badly paid work by getting your message right

Hands up if you like boring, badly paid work. Thought not. Hands up if you’d rather attract enjoyable and lucrative work. I thought so. But sometimes you plough through tedious projects because they’re all that seem to come your way. And you wonder why you’re not getting more fun, well…

LesleyNovember 15, 2016

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What is a copywriter?

It’s the real thing. The future’s Orange. Every little helps. Shoulda gone to ... Behind all these famous slogans is a great copywriter. But copywriters do more than come up with catchy taglines. So if you think you might need a copywriter but you’re not quite sure what they do,…

LesleyNovember 2, 2016

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Annual report writing – the need to get it right

Your company’s annual report is your once-a-year chance to tell your story to the world. The same message will be going out to a very wide audience – your customers, shareholders, Board and your staff, not to forget suppliers, lenders, regulators and the good old media. Your annual report should…

LesleyOctober 13, 2016

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