Blog post - 19 April 2012 07:36

Edition 2 of 'Footprints' out this week

The second quarterly edition of our Footprints issues reports is out this week. Looking beyond the attention-grabbing big stories of the day, Footprints offers a personal view from elephant team members on a selection of current affairs issues and news stories that have interested the team over the last 12 weeks.

Later this month we will be sharing news on a special and topical research event for the summer and publishing the first edition of our 'Promoting Growth' small business report.

Topics

PR, Communication

Contacts

Guy Bellamy

Press contact Founder guy@elephantcommunications.co.uk 07766 775216

New study on new media: Quality content and trust prove key drivers

One in four adults say they use social media and tablets to follow current affairs and the news, although there are mixed views about brands that use Twitter to communicate with consumers, according to new research from elephant communications.

10 April 2012 07:20

Boosting sales is king as SMEs go for growth

One in two small businesses (50%) say that boosting sales is the top marketing priority for their business, according to new research from elephant communications. The new study asked a GB representative sample of 529 small businesses which marketing factors were most important to their business in the current economic climate.

9 March 2012 18:48

elephant communications supports the Philharmonia Orchestra

elephant communications has become a new corporate member of the Philharmonia Orchestra for 2012-13, joining the orchestra's growing support base from the business community, including the likes of Palamon Capital Partners; Robert Bosch Ltd and Fenwick Ltd.

25 April 2012 22:57

Britons on the lookout for summer feel good factor, despite economic climate

The combined impact of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games is likely to have a significant impact on the news that people choose to follow, with many looking for more positive and upbeat stories.

17 May 2012 00:04

SMEs predict modest growth but cautious over marketing investment

A third of UK small businesses (33%) predict modest organic growth for their business over the next six months – but many simply don’t think they can afford external marketing support – according to new research by elephant communications.

23 February 2012 18:19

Survey reveals Best of British as Adele and Elgar close the Olympics

Following news today that the closing Olympic ceremony will feature an mash of British music from Elgar to Adele, results from an elephant communications poll conducted last week among 2,000 adults reveals the musicians and composers that would make people feel good about being British this year.