Republic of Media

A typically understated and low-key last day for the positive energy machine that is Ruby Charlotte Deans! The party planners have been working overdrive to make this one as iconic and unique as Ruby herself.

There's a new, fast-growing social media player in town and you need to know about it. Thankfully, Peter Rancati is on hand to tell you all about Bluesky Social and how it may evolve into an opportunity for marketers. https://lnkd.in/eEN4gcxU

MPA Inside Stories Podcast - New episode out today 🎙️ 'Behind the Wins: MPA Awards Night Recap' Cindy Simmons brings you the key moments from this year's MPA Inspiration Awards, along with guests Sue Benson, founder and managing director of The Behaviours Agency - Certified B Corp® and Leigh Herbert, director of Client Services, Republic of Media. Sue and Leigh share their insights into what winning an award means to them, along with some tips on how to enter (and win) next year’s awards. Produced by Purposeful Podcasts, this is an episode not to be missed. https://lnkd.in/ee7YKQse

It's been a lovely past few weeks.. 🩸 Chatting all things periods, menopause and workplace stigmas at Bloom Scotland's TaBOO panel with Mercy Abel, Gaynor Marshall & Olivia Waite 🔑 Hosting pupils from Forrester High School in our Edinburgh office for IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) Advertising Unlocked and giving them a brief to present back on with Gill Jarvie 🎓 Headed back to Glasgow Uni to speak on a panel with industry peers about agency vs. client life Emma Davidson Ellis Calcutt Nathan White Donna Harvey. Massive thank you to Ailish McGregor for chairing and Sara Horne for organising as part of Glasgow University Marketing Society 💡 Heard from inspiring career changers at Ok Mentor's first Glasgow event, The Break Down, brilliantly chaired by Mercy Abel !

November 13th saw Republic of Media hosting secondary pupils from schools in Edinburgh and Manchester as part of the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) Advertising Unlocked initiative. This is quickly becoming one of our favourite days of the year as we watch a bunch of teenagers go from being slightly bored and maybe a little suspicious to energised, engaged and excited by a career in advertising and media. This is particularly important as we seek to attract talent from less privileged areas that still under-index in senior roles in our industry. Lovely to hear from the teachers at Penketh High School in Warrington: “Thank you so much for hosting us and your kind words about the students. They were all raving about it on the way back so please pass on my thanks to all the staff at Republic of Media as I said the passion and enthusiasm for the industry really shone through from all involved.” The day, whilst hugely rewarding, takes a lot of work and organisation both in the background and on the day - so thank you to our media partners Crimtan ITV Media and Global and our staff including Lauren C. Sophie Hill Laura Behan Emma Armstrong Angeline Umba Jack Robb Charlie Rickard Keri Sinclair Holly Enderby Gill Jarvie Leigh Herbert Francesca Coia Annie Chisnall

We were proud to be a sponsor of the Bloom Scotland event this week in Edinburgh, and delighted that several The Freethinking Group and Republic of Media staff were on stage to talk about topics related to periods, menopause and navigating difficult conversations within workplaces. But we're perhaps proudest of all that Republic of Media Business Director Claire Mathieson has been chosen as incoming President of Bloom Scotland for 25-26. We have no doubt she'll do a fantastic job supporting the women in comms and marketing in Scotland alongside Bloom UK. Francesca Coia Amanda Robertson Aiguste Mockute Brittany Flood Clare Elder Gill Jarvie Amy Wilson Deborah Mackay

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There’s still time to grab your ticket for this year’s free panel event, Bloom Scotland x TaBOO Topics 👻 🎃 Sponsored by Republic of Media & JCDecaux UK, TaBOO Topics x Bloom Scotland will be held on Thursday 31st October at 9am-12pm at YOTEL Edinburgh. ⚡️ Caris Brett from IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) will be sharing a keynote speech ahead of our panel discussion. Our panel will discuss all those niggly, difficult ‘taboo’ subjects and how best to tackle the things that scare us that are often left in the shadows…. 👻 🎟️ Last year’s panel event was a sell out so don’t miss out on the chance to get your ticket: https://shorturl.at/F5RAU 📸 Pics of last year’s event captured by the talented Anna Moffat.

Absolutely agree with this article (link in comments), but what it doesn't address is brand-suitability. Whilst quality news content is brand-safe & advertisers should help fund it, a bespoke suitability approach needs to be taken for every advertiser - as not all news content is SUITABLE for every brand. Brand-safety is a hygeine factor, that's it. Brand-suitability should be a collaborative approach between clients & agencies, with a finalised approach passed to any trading desk or publisher prior to activation. Coincidentally I'm on a PubMatic panel next Thursday in Manchester on a topic close to this. Shout if you'd like a ticket.