12 June 2018
AMA Part of CIPR Award Winning ‘Arts, Culture or Sport Campaign’
We’re delighted that our work on the Paisley UK City of Culture 2021 campaign has helped Renfrewshire Council win the CIPR Excellence award for ‘Arts, Culture or...
24 May 2018
Slovenia dominates the travel press as AM+A celebrates a month of international coverage
Slovenia has dominated travel pages across the globe in an amazing month of coverage for AM+A.
In the last month, we secured coverage for Slovenia in T...
27 April 2018
Five of the biggest and boldest PR campaigns of 2018 so far…
From Kanye West causing a storm on Twitter to a storm of a very different kind, 2018 has already seen a number of bold and reactive campaigns dominate the headlines....
23 March 2018
These are the top trends in travel to look out for this summer
According to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), summer holidays are on the rise - and with a greater number of travellers expected to spend more on the...
6 March 2018
We created London’s first ever speed dating event in a taxi… and this was the result
Unbeknown to many, black cabbies are more aware of London’s dating scene than most. So when we were asked to help TAXIAPP UK come up with a Valentine’s campaign ...
14 February 2018
The hotel trends to watch right now
As technologies in the hotel industry progress and sustainability drives the market’s trends, we can expect to see several of these transform into PR opportunities...
30 January 2018
What to expect from food PR in the year ahead and how to stay on trend
In a world swamped with digital advances and instant gratification, we seem to be becoming increasingly sceptical of the brands pushed upon us. Food PR is of course ...
16 January 2018
Eight Travel Trends We Expect to See in 2018
At AMA, the future of travel is one of our most hotly discussed topics. The year 2018 is set to be an exciting one for the travel and tourism industry with alternati...
5 January 2018
Job opportunity: Part time graphic design intern, London
Start date: January 2017
Role: Graphic Design internship/ part time employment
Salary: National Minimum Wage (London), plus perks
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A Marr + Associates are lo...
19 December 2017
Five PR & Digital Marketing Trends to Consider in 2018
As social media, influencer marketing and analytics continue to change the way the industry approaches media, it is harder than ever to make an impact. As focus is s...
14 December 2017
AMA’s top 10 highlights from 2017
2017 was yet another busy year for A Marr + Associates with national and international PR campaigns, product launches, group trips for the world's top influencers an...
1 December 2017
Case study: Paisley for UK City of Culture 2021
We’ve had a hugely successful year supporting Paisley in their bid to become the UK City of Culture 2021. With the winner officially being announced on Thursday th...
24 November 2017
Why Organisations Must Consider Crisis Communications
Does your organisation have a crisis communications strategy in place? No matter the size, every organisation should be ready to react immediately to a crisis.
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9 October 2017
Job Opportunity – Perthshire, Scotland
Start date: October, 2017 (flexible)
Role: Part time or full time: PR and Marketing Executive (flexible hours)
Salary: Competitive. Dependent on experience.
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26 July 2017
Job Opportunity: Entry Level PR Executive Role
Start date: October 2017
Role: Entry Level PR Executive Role (includes Development Training and Pension)
Salary: Competitive. Dependent on experience.
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28 April 2017
Five Things To Consider When Selecting an Agency
The rise of the influencer and dominance of social media not only presents new challenges for the PR industry, but means in order to survive agencies must learn how ...
10 April 2017
Trend Watch: Summer’s BIGGEST Trends!
Short term trends play an important role in digital and content marketing. To help with summer content creation, marketing and PR planning here are AMA’s top five...
23 February 2017
World-class online influencers visit Slovenia
AMA are complete believers in the power of online influencers to amplify our clients' content and act as ambassadors for a brand.
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To share the natural beaut...
30 December 2016
Top Ten AMA Highlights for 2016
2016 has been another successful year for AMA! From gaining worldwide coverage in the national press to sending Bridgend's 'Selfie Bench' viral, the highlights have ...
21 December 2016
PR and Digital Marketing Trends to Consider in 2017
The industry is challenged with trying to engage audiences in a market that is saturated with information. This year has been a tumultuous one, defined by the desire...
16 December 2016
AMA’s Travel and Tourism Trends 2017
As we enter 2017 the chance to embark on new adventures await us, from cycle holidays to instagram inspiration, to help you plan your next trip AMA round up the bigg...
19 October 2016
How to get the most out of the World Travel Market and other travel fairs’
By Simona Morar
A Marr + Associates recently relaunched the PRCA Travel & Tourism Group, where they organised a panel of travel professionals to discuss ‘How ...
1 August 2016
Job opportunity: PR & Marketing Assistant, east London
Start date: October/November 2016
Role: PR and marketing assistant
Salary: Competitive. Dependent on experience
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A Marr + Associates is looking for an ambit...
21 September 2016
Intelligent and Sophisticated PR! AMA Win Top Award!
Travel and Lifestyle PR specialists A Marr + Associates Simona Morar has been awarded the PRCA’s inaugural Reginald Watts Prize for Insight in PR.
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PR and co...
26 August 2016
AMA included in shortlist for PRCA’s Reginald Watts Prize for Insight
We're hugely proud to announce that our very own Simona Morar has been shortlisted for the Public Relations and Communications Association's (PRCA) inaugural Regi...
29 July 2016
AMA’s Top PR & Marketing Campaigns: Apr-Jun 2016
The second quarter of 2016 was definitely a busy one here at AMA HQ - here’s a run down of some of the biggest news and best coverage over the past three months…...
5 July 2016
AMA retain three destination accounts for 2016/17
AMA are delighted to announce that we have retained three high profile destination accounts for 2016/17. We’ll continue to work alongside Wales’ hidden gem, Brid...
16 May 2016
AMA’s Top 5 Tips for the Bohinj International Wild Flower Festival
As one of Europe’s greenest countries, Slovenia will explode with colour once again this summer as the Bohinj International Wild Flower Festival celebrates its 10...
9 May 2016
AMA Interns Report: Zoe’s Trip to Greece
Interns from the US often take the opportunity to explore Europe during their time with AMA. Our most recent intern Zoe, who is studying at Ohio State University...
28 April 2016
Why outsource PR? What are the benefits?
In business, choosing between internal investment and paying an external service provider can be a challenge. However, opting to outsource PR and marketing as part o...
20 April 2016
PR story of the month (so far): Bridgend County’s #selfiebench
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. This is one of those times.
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Earlier this year, Bridgend County Council installed two benches along the award-winning W...
8 April 2016
Future Bike: world’s first 3D printed bamboo bike
Our Autumn Yard Studios in East London's Hackney Wick is a melting pot of creativity! Team AMA has worked alongside a number of small businesses and university stu...
1 April 2016
AMA’s Top PR & Marketing Campaigns: Jan-March 2016
What a great start to the year it has been for team AMA! With new clients on board and exciting challenges ahead, we have been busy creating unique ways to tell our ...
30 December 2015
Top Ten AMA Highlights for 2015
2015 has been quite the year for team AMA! From growing the agency and winning awards through to sending the UK’s top media throughout Europe, the highlights have ...
25 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 25 – Creative Millennials
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Our final day of the AMA Advent is here, along with our last Travel Trend for 2016...
Travel Trend No 25: Cr...
24 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 24 – Beercation!
Travel Trend No 24: Beercation
After craft beer becoming a big hit in America, craft beer shops and microbreweries are popping up all over Eur...
23 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 23 – Celebrating a milestone with travel
Travel Trend No 23: Celebrating a milestone with travel
Creating unforgettable memories is what’s in store for next year. Whether it's a first trip ...
22 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 22: Experiential Travel
Travel Trend No 22: Experiential Travel
Travellers want to experience things for themselves in 2016, especially the millennial generation. They don’t ...
21 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 21: Responsible Tourism
Travel Trend No 21: Responsible Tourism
With ecotourism and sustainable travel being at the forefront of the industry, many destinations are in search ...
20 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 20: Let me take a ‘braggie’
Travel Trend No 20: Let me take a 'braggie' – say hello to the new selfie
Hotels.com ran a trend report earlier this year focusing on what has been d...
19 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 19: Travelearning
Travellers are keen to get stuck in for 2016, and learning is high on the agenda. Baking, photography, poetry, kayaking, surfing, foraging… whatever it may be, the...
18 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 18: Tastebud Travel
With experience and getting acquainted with the locals being of a high priority for travellers in 2016, along with this comes food and wine tasting as the rise of th...
17 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 17: Bleisure
The importance of a work-life balance is increasing. Rule-bending millennials and people wanting to spend more quality time with their families means the �...
16 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 16: Single and so ready to mingle!
Tinder is tired – we are welcoming a time where people actually want to talk to each other again and so comes with it the rise in singles holidays and experiences....
15 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 15: Sports tourism
Sports tourism is on the rise again in 2016, with a particular focus on watersports, cycling and hiking. With the interest in adventure, adrenaline and exp...
14 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 14: European Hipster Holidays
Beard? Check. Artisan coffee? Check. Exploring alternative European districts? That’s to come… Next year we will see visitors heading to European destinations lo...
13 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 13: ‘Welltality’ is the new hospitality
The wellness tourism industry has become a multi-billion dollar sector that’s growing at a rapid speed. Travellers want to feel good, opting for juicing over boozi...
12 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 12: The surge in seamless travel
More and more people are looking for ease when booking online, without having to join up the dots and deal with the pressure of booking each step themselv...
11 December 2015
AMA Advent: Travel Trend 11: The personal touch
The days of customers being offered standardised experiences are gradually on the way out, with companies looking to carve out their niche by becoming more flexible,...
10 December 2015
AMA Advent: 25 Travel Trends for 2016
Travel Trend No 10: Grab that bucket by the handle… now!
Don’t wait to go on that trip of a lifetime, do it now! That’s t...