Missive

From AI and automation to countering misinformation and managing rising costs, PRs in 2024 faced a series of challenges. As we look ahead to next year, Missive's Whitney Simon, Dominic Edge, Gemma Dunn, Tayla B., Erin Lovett, Amy Redding and Jules Lavin share their thoughts on what 2025 might have in store for the world of PR and technology. 👉 You can read all the predictions in full over on the Missive blog https://lnkd.in/evct84aV

Last night we celebrated a year of growth at Missive, all thanks to the work of our incredible team, sector-defining clients, and the support of our loyal network. Thank you! The fragility of this morning has no bearing on our enthusiasm for 2025 😄

What's your sleeping pattern like? This week we've been busy issuing data from Virgin Media O2 showing Brits are increasingly getting an early night, with the nation going to bed 20 minutes earlier than in recent years. We loved working with the team at Virgin Media O2 to create some great stories from their data. For more insights on how Brits lived in 2024 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebqEFgR3

Not entered our charity raffle for Campaign Against Living Miserably yet? Don't worry there's still time! You could get lucky and win a three-night Airbnb stay in a 5* rated cottage in North Cornwall for just £5 - the cost of one raffle ticket. You can buy your tickets today via GalaBid (https://lnkd.in/eixQtwQP). All money raised goes towards the magnificent CALM. Entries close on the 18th December at 5pm. (Please be aware prizes can be shipped to UK addresses only).

Today Virgin Media O2 announced the transformation of a further 70 O2 stores into National Databank Hubs. O2's entire retail footprint will now host databanks where those experiencing poverty can pick up free O2 mobile data. The team highlighted the issue with a larger-than-life art installation on the South Bank in London, raising awareness of the 1.9 million UK households struggling to afford connectivity. Read all about it over on the Virgin Media O2 website 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtRQQHFh

A reminder that there's a week left to enter the Missive festive raffle and help raise money for the magnificent Campaign Against Living Miserably charity. Some of the prizes on offer: ⭐️ A three-night Airbnb stay in a gorgeous 5* rated cottage in North Cornwall ⭐️ Elemis skincare products, worth £119 ⭐️ A 3-session package of private, corporate DEI coaching sessions delivered by our very own @Whitney Simon, Head of DEI Consulting at Missive You can buy your tickets today via GalaBid (https://lnkd.in/eixQtwQP), or by using the QR code below. Entries close on the 11th December at 5pm. (Please be aware prizes can be shipped to UK addresses only).

With this year's awards season drawing to a close, the focus turns to next year. But how can you make sure your organisation is the one lifting the trophy at the end of the night? Over on the Missive blog, Whitney Simon, Erin Lovett, Nicola Koronka and Emma Ross reveal what the judges are looking for when they're deciding on the all-important gold medals, including: 🟡 Why entering awards is important 🟡 How to win awards 🟡 Telling a compelling story with your entry 🟡 Providing quantifiable results and evidence https://lnkd.in/eJM_NnHc

This week Missive celebrated turning 10 🎂 Co-founders Emma Ross and Nicola Koronka gathered the team for champagne, cake and stories of the early days of incorporation. They also announced three £10k birthday 'gifts' for clients, team, and community. Missive has allocated £10,000 worth of investment in elevated client services. A team gift of £10,000 has been divided equally across the team. And we have donated £10,000 to charity, split across four organisations that represent causes we are passionate about: Black Minds Matter UK, LGBT Foundation, Street Trees for Living, and Campaign Against Living Miserably. Thank you to all our clients, partners and friends who have supported us over our first decade. We could not have done it without you!

Earlier this month we celebrated Project Nemo being named the Winner of the "Best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative" at Harrington Starr's Top 1% Workplace Awards 2024. Whitney Simon writes about what this means for the project and the importance of bringing disability inclusion to the forefront of fintech discussions. Need support with your organisation's DE&I initiatives? Get in touch with our team today to explore how we can help you create meaningful change. https://lnkd.in/emB6dnGZ

With today marking one month to go until Christmas, we’re pleased to announce the launch of our Missive festive charity raffle! All money raised from tickets will go towards funding the amazing work of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). We are raffling off some top prizes, including:  ⭐ A three-night Airbnb stay in a gorgeous 5* rated cottage in North Cornwall  ⭐ Elemis skincare products, worth £119  ⭐ A 3-session package of private, corporate DEI coaching sessions delivered by our very own Whitney Simon, Head of DEI Consulting at Missive There are many more items up for grabs! You can buy your tickets today via GalaBid (https://lnkd.in/eixQtwQP) or by using the QR code below. Entries close 11th December at 5pm. (Please be aware prizes can be shipped to UK addresses only). Every day in the UK we lose 18 people to suicide. CALM provide life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling. This time of year can be tough for lots of reasons - please help us fund CALM’s mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.