Monthly / Roundup: August
marco/richards
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August is often a difficult time in PR, with lots of people going on holiday this month.
But thankfully, with some preparation and perseverance, we delivered the results our clients expect.
Here's a few of our successes this month:
Neighbours’ cats can be a nuisance to homeowners, especially when their garden becomes a regular spot for feline friends to relieve themselves. Some plants act as deterrents to cats, due to strong smells that the animals can’t stand. Our experts from 123 Flowers shared which greenery can be added to gardens to repel these unwanted visitors.
Our FOI to the DVLA shows how hundreds of drivers aged 100 and above are still free to drive on Britain’s roads.
A black hairy tongue may sound like something pulled straight out of a nightmare. But oral surgeon Dr Andrej Bozic of Dentum has now warned that it's a tell-tale sign that your diet may lack one key component, exacerbating poor oral hygiene.
Dr Key, general practitioner and beauty expert at Este Medical Group, shared the biggest skincare mistakes that people make that can make them look older.
Professor Franklin Joseph of Dr Frank's weight loss clinic has sounded the alarm on five lesser-known warning signs of fatty liver disease, a condition that can silently wreak havoc on your health.?
Many gardeners are winding down their efforts, prepping their greenery for the colder months. But our experts shared how you can give some flowers a second life in autumn by taking steps to encourage a second bloom.
With the school summer holidays seeing some rain recently, the Manchester Evening News highlighted Inflata Nation as one of the best attractions around to keep the kids occupied before they head back to the classroom.
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Our grass experts advised gardeners to follow one rule when feeding their lawns, as otherwise they can build thatch and even turn a bluey green colour. It's all down to how much fertiliser should be used and this advice picked up several national and regional hits.
You would be stunned at how much unused or even out-of-date currency you have lying around in the house. Our expert Mario Van Poppel revealed this is as much as ￡140 per household - well worth cashing in for a later summer treat.
Leaving laundry smelling fresh can be a battle - but one surprising product is perfect for the job, according to our experts at Plumbworld. Vodka is many people’s favourite tipple, but it will also leave your towels free of musty whiffs.
What an exciting month it’s been for Prestige Flowers! With some fantastic press placements and being the official floral sponsor of Chris Evans’ CarFest but we had to spotlight the very exciting launch of the Prestige Flowers app! Great news for the company which continues to bloom…
Leading oncologist Dr Jiri Kubes provided some potentially life-saving advice to Birmingham Live about the key health checks men over 50 should be aware of - from blood pressure and obesity to prostate cancer tests.
Automotive expert Graham Conway became an instant friend to many Brits by revealing some simple steps to banish spiders from your car. This time of year is peak mating season for the creepy crawlies, but Select Car Leasing’s man gave the lowdown in The Sun on how to avoid a nasty scare.
August is a busy time for keen gardeners. Our lawn experts at The Grass People were on-hand to advise on what the key jobs are for this month including when to feed and what fertiliser should be used and adjusting watering schedules. The brand was mentioned five times in this one article with two links back to the website. A great result for our client.?
Veincentre Samantha Ford, a former hairdresser, faced years of pain from varicose veins that led to a severe leg ulcer. She sought help from our client Veincentre, where she underwent endovenous laser ablation. This was a powerful case study and highlighted our client’s fantastic patient care.
At marco/richards, we pride ourselves on thinking big and ensuring that our clients have every opportunity to push their brands positively.?
Whether we are working with high profile individuals or businesses, our goals never change and we make sure that each client gets the opportunities that they need to perform.
We are a vibrant PR agency who have everything you will need to expand your brand on all platforms. We provide comprehensive management digitally to help create success for your business.