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What is Nomophobia?

Nomophobia. We’ve all been there, whether it’s because we’re running late or you were thinking about something else – you’re in a situation where you realise: you forgot your phone. There’s a sinking feeling, a panic. Can you go home to get it? Who’s been trying to get in touch? How will you check Facebook? Or get to the next level of Candy Crush (just me?..Ok). You see the usual social media posts “it’s like losing an arm! I’ve forgotten my phone – contact me on here” and you get the FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) in the pit of

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DTW ranked by PR Week in May 2017 as the number one public sector agency across the north of England

Forms. Nothing quite like them. Just occasionally though, something comes of filling in those forms that makes it all worthwhile. Just last week it happened. DTW has been ranked as the number one public sector specialist PR and communications agency across the north of England and midlands by leading industry trade magazine PR Week. We were also listed in the top 12 agencies overall across the north of England. I’ll include the link to the results but unless you are a PR Week subscriber – in which case it’s here – you’ll have to take our word for it (or

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Droning on about bridges

There’s nothing we love more than working on a stunning new infrastructure project, especially when we get a chance to get some amazing drone footage. Our video team has been out and about recently – capturing some incredible drone footage on two really important transport projects we’re involved with – the Mersey Gateway Project in Halton and the New Wear Crossing in Sunderland. The Mersey Gateway film follows the route of the new bridge from north to south – starting at the north approach viaduct as it crosses the saltmarsh and Widnes and moving across the River Mersey and Manchester

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New year, new clients

Read how we’ve helped the Law Society with their national solicitor brand campaign in Hayley’s blog on the Law Society website.

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Season’s Greetings from DTW

We’re heading towards the end of 2016 and what a year it’s been. We want to wish our clients a very Merry Christmas from everyone at DTW, so we’ve created a short animation to bring a smile to your face. Grab a mince pie, put your feet up and sit back for a bit of festive cheer! *** Don’t forget to turn up your sound when watching! *** We have really enjoyed working with you in 2016 and look forward to catching up with you again in 2017. Thank you for helping us do what we love. Have a fantastic Christmas and

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Social Regulators Roundtable – 6th December 2016

Communications professionals from a wide variety of regulatory organisations gathered in London yesterday for the first ever Social Regulators Roundtable. DTW and Digital Allies were honoured to be invited by the hosts – the Solicitors Regulation Authority – to help facilitate the day. Collectively, we explored the issues and challenges facing regulators on social media, including senior management involvement, employee advocacy, engaging stakeholders, tone of voice, measurement and social media policy. The purpose of the day was to share ideas and issues commonly faced by people in a team or on their own, working at the sharp end as communicators

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What is Nomophobia?

Nomophobia. We’ve all been there, whether it’s because we’re running late or you were thinking about something else – you’re in a situation where you realise: you forgot your phone.

Read More
Photo of bridge construction

Droning on about bridges

There’s nothing we love more than working on a stunning new infrastructure project, especially when we get a chance to get some amazing drone footage. Our video team has been

Read More
Infographic showing KPIs of advertising campaign

New year, new clients

Read how we’ve helped the Law Society with their national solicitor brand campaign in Hayley’s blog on the Law Society website.

Read More
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