Passionate Blog

Training with the:101 - a Passionate new recruit

the:101 provides a range of courses for PR professionals. Passionate Media director Linda Jones has become one of the latest trainers on the team.

You can check out who the other trainers are here and here.

As you can see, Linda is in some auspicious company! [Carol]

Do you have a good news story you'd like to share?

THEN don't just save it for your circle of contacts.

Ever wondered where magazines and newspapers get their stories?

It could be you. We're on the hunt for heartwarming, inspirational, quirky or entertaining stories for UK newspapers and magazines.

We love stories about people who have overcome the odds or battled back against adversity. Find out more by emailing us here.

Coffee with a corporate twist

CAROL'S latest networking initiative is full of beans!

Wings – Women’s Independent Networking Groups – which is run by Passionate Media's Carol Garrington - is inviting people to catch-up over a coffee at its new Espresso Exchange sessions.

These will be informal get-togethers for business women across the Black Country and Staffordshire, giving them the chance to meet and network over a drink in a café or bar.

Matt's new role is a welcome move!

CONGRATULATIONS to Matt Ward from Wolverhampton's Novotel who has become chairman of an organisation boosting tourism across the Black Country.

He accepted the post at the New Year meeting of the Black Country Hotels Association and says he wants to form close links with other organisations working for the benefit of the area.

Bright future in sight for opticians’ staff

TWO staff from a leading Birmingham opticians have a brighter future in sight after taking steps further up the career ladder.
Claire Fenton and Jayne Tyler, from Colin Lee’s Ward End practice, have both been promoted from receptionists to optical assistants after passing an NVQ level three and level two respectively.

Latest reviews for The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World

CHECK out what Keris Stainton has to say about Linda's book, in a "five out of five" review here. Trashionista is also running a competition to win a copy.

There's also a bostin' new review by Louise Bolotin for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders.

It's great to see the positive reviews continuing.