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<title>Oh what a night...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Candy floss, a mirrorball car, hotdogs, Ebony Bones, human trees, VICE magazine, Jodie Harsh, Jelly Beans, Frankmusik, Notion magazine, a glitter car, Charlie Le Mindu, Time Out, Scottee swimming, cupcakes, Lambrini, a car made from penny sweets, ladies on stilts, giant hamburgers, Vitamin Water and popcorn.  These are a few of Emma Bell's favourite things and all made an appearance last night at <a href='http://www.myspace.com/emmabelllovesvauxhall' target='_new'>Emma Bell's Vault for Vauxhall</a> event.  It was a brand experience with a difference and left a 400 strong crowd of opinion formers seeing car brand <a href='http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/home.do?referrer=' target='_new'>Vauxhall</a> in a different, candy-infused light.</p>

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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:45:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Everton signs new Football Manager</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Today sees the official launch of the footballing phenomena <a href='http://www.footballmanager.com/' target='_new'>Football Manager 2009</a>.  To announce it we struck a deal with <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1928396.ece' target='_new'>Everton FC</a>, which has "signed" the game as part of its management team.  This is an awesome deal for both parties - <a href='http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/everton/2008/11/14/everton-using-football-manager-computer-game-115875-20893463/'  target='_new'>Everton FC</a> get a 370,000 player database and access to over 1,000 scouts and FM09 gets the recognition that it is the world's most accurate football management simulation game.  Back of the net!</p>

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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:31:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>One Emma Bell of a party!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We commissioned contemporary British fashion star <a href='http://www.myspace.com/emmabelllovesvauxhall' target='_new'>Emma Bell</a> to create this candy covered car to promote <a href='http://www.myspace.com/emmabelllovesvauxhall' target='_new'>“Vault for Vauxhall”</a>, her collaboration with the <a href='http://www.vauxhall.co.uk' target='_new'>Vauxhall</a> car brand, which will culminate in the mother of all parties on Monday 17th November.  <a href='http://www.vauxhall.co.uk' target='_new'>Vauxhall</a> promises to transport people into a fairytale wonderland experience inspired by Emma’s fashion creations.  There will be glitterati, fashionistas and (er) in-car haircuts.  It's the most ambitious event we've ever put on, and it will be a night to be remembered that's for sure.</p>

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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:54:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>And the winners are...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>...us and Obama!  As Barack was pulling in the Presidential award last night, we were picking up the the PRCA Consumer Award for our work on Betfair.  A historic day all round.  </p>

<p>It's nice to win awards, but it's nicer to make a genuine difference to our clients' businesses so that's what we'll continue to do.</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:13:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Manuel-gate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Sitting here at Mischief Towers with the radio and TV blaring out comment after comment about Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's lewd phone calls to 78 year-old Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs, we wondered if there would be any effect on Sachs and Brand's DVD rentals.  </p>

<p>A quick bit of <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> number crunching later and we found out Fawlty Towers rentals had increased by 26% and Brand's DVD catalogue by 133%.  We thought it was interesting - as did <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/oct/30/russell-brand-radio' target='_new'>The Guardian</a>, <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3288422/Russell-Brand-controversy-will-only-increase-his-popularity-experts-say.html' target='_new'>Daily Telegraph</a>, <a href='http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/10/31/dvd-sales-soar-30-115875-20856299/' target='_new'>Daily Mirror</a> and <a href='http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?Fawlty_Towers_DVD_sales_up&#38;in_article_id=380396&#38;in_page_id=7&#38;in_a_source=' target='_new'>Metro</a>.</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:23:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The name's Bond, LOVEFiLM's Bond</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>There's been loads of press about the new James Bond Quantum of Solace film so being the ultimate authority on film, <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> ran the ultimate of film polls to find out the ultimate Bond film.  Phew!  It turns out the nation's favourite Bond film would feature Sir Sean Connery as the suave secret agent, Ursula Andress would be the girl and the Aston Martin DB5 would be the car.  Oh, and Wings' 1972 hit Live and Let Die would be the song.  Read all about it in the <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/article1859257.ece' target='_new'>Current Bun</a>.</p>

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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:34:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>London loves Mischief</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>A clean sweep of the London papers tonight.  Coverage in thelondonpaper for our <a href='http://www.feelunique.com' target='_new'>feelunique.com</a> "importance of beauty" story, <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a>'s "best London films" in both the Evening Standard and London Lite and <a href='http://www.sheilaswheels.com' target='_new'>Sheilas' Wheels</a> "killer heels" in the London Lite.  All in day's work.</p>

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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:22:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Killer heels</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>“Ladies, beware of this season’s ‘killer’ heels”.  Or so says female-friendly car insurer <a href='http://www.sheilaswheels.com' target='_new'>Sheilas’ Wheels</a>, which is urging women drivers to avoid these fashion must-haves behind the wheel.  <a href='http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/67432/Killer-heels-at-the-wheel' target='_new'>The Daily Express</a>, The Sun and <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/3245287/Women-in-high-heels-risk-driving-accidents.html' target='_new'>The Daily Telegraph </a> tend to agree.</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:37:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sonic booms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>It's <a href='http://www.londongamesfestival.com' target='_new'>London Games Festival</a> this week so to mark <a href='http://www.sega.co.uk/' target='_new'>SEGA</a>'s presence we took their mascot Sonic the Hedgehog (officially the nation's favorite video-games character) on an "unofficial" London walkabout.  It's not easy trying to get away with guerilla activity when you've got a giant blue hedgehog in tow, but some nice results in <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3233211/Sonic-the-Hedgehog-voted-favourite-computer-game-star.html' target='_new'>The Daily Telegraph</a> and <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1079344/Sonic-Hedgehog-crowned-popular-video-game-character-time.html' target='_new'>Daily Mail</a>.   </p>

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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:35:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>And the nominees are...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Bit of good news for a Friday, Mischief has been shortlisted for a <a href='http://www.prca.org.uk/default.asp?pid=361&#38;sid=8' target='_new'>PRCA Award</a> in the Consumer category for our <a href='http://www.mischiefpr.com/home/#/work/' target='_new'>Betfair London mayoral election</a> work.  It's the most sought after category so we're pleased to make it into the pot, but we're now setting our sights on what will be our third PRCA win.  Fingers crossed!  </p>

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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:42:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HUM art</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>British artist Matthew Harrison used a <a href='http://www.hummer.com/' target='_new'>HUMMER</a> H3 to create this modern meets medieval wagon-wheeled vehicle.  It's currently being shown at London's ZOO Art Fair and represents the being and the afterlife of the vehicle in one single form.  Answers on a postcard please - still, it's turning heads and looks pretty cool.
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:14:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Art&amp;Sole</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We're really chuffed to see one of our projects for <a href='http://www.onitsukatiger.co.uk' target='_new'>Onitsuka Tiger</a> appear in <a href='http://www.laurenceking.co.uk/books/bookdetails.php?bom=Y' target='_new'>Art&#38;Sole</a> - a new Lawrence King book showcasing the best collaborations between sneaker brands and designers.  You can see full details of the "Origami" campaign in our <a href='http://www.mischiefpr.com/home/#/work/' target='_new'>case-studies</a> section, but it's great to see our creative idea championed by other creatives.</p>

<p>Design company <a href='http://intercitydesign.com/' target='_new'>Intercity</a> has done a great job putting the book together over the last six months.  We've obviously worked with them to supply the <a href='http://www.onitsukatiger.co.uk' target='_new'>Onitsuka Tiger</a> content and were so impressed with their design credentials we commissioned them to develop the website you're reading now!</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:47:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mischief Weekend</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Couple of nice weekend hits for Mischief clients.  </p>

<p>A three-week old story from <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> has resurfaced in today's <a href='http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/economics/article4926892.ece' target='_new'>Sunday Times</a> - a simple one stat story on how Europe's biggest online film portal has seen a 40% increase in rentals of comedy DVDs as people turn to entertainment to cheer themselves up in credit-crunched times.</p>

<p>Online beauty shop <a href='http://www.feelunique.com' target='_new'>feelunique.com</a> has been given an unbelievably good write-up in Saturday's <a href='http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/65625' target='_new'>Daily Express</a>.  The piece reads like an ad ("I’ve found a great website where there are loads of luxury brand make-up, skincare, hair care and perfume products at discounted prices"), and has already driven traffic to purchase.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:21:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Looking good (day three)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2008/10/08/eflesley108.xml' target='_new'>The Daily Telegraph</a> has featured the <a href='http://www.feelunique.com' target='_new'>feelunique.com</a> story - about how people see make-up as an everyday essential rather than a luxury - again today.  Good to see a simple angle can work across a period of time.  Regional coverage has started to appear too and website traffic is up.  Beauty!</p>

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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:37:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Looking good (day two)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday's <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1069519/Cut-make-credit-crunch-Well-starve-say-women.html' target='_new'>news</a> pick up, online beauty shop <a href='http://www.feelunique.com/' target='_new'>feelunique.com</a> has got a decent feature hit in today's <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&#38;grid=&#38;xml=/fashion/2008/10/07/efwalden107.xml' target='_new'>Daily Telegraph</a> (written by Celia Walden no less).  A simple story about how make-up and cosmetics are everyday "essentials" can go a long way.  </p>

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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Looking good</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>With the credit crunch continuing to er... crunch there's one thing women just won't give up: make-up.  It's an everyday essential for three quarters of the female population according to online beauty shop <a href='http://www.feelunique.com/' target='_new'>feelunique.com</a>.  Nice hit in today's <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1069519/Cut-make-credit-crunch-Well-starve-say-women.html' target='_new'>Daily Mail</a> (in between the German economy crisis and Peter Mandelson's return to Government).  There's no need for women to starve though, <a href='http://www.feelunique.com/' target='_new'>feelunique.com</a> offers massive savings on top beauty brands.  As money becomes tighter this site is going to become a must-have bookmark for men and women. </p>

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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Car-ry on downsizing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>An awful posting title (I know), but nevertheless <a href='http://www.esure.com/' target='_new'>esure</a> car insurance research reveals that environmental and financial pressures mean that 48% of families are considering downsizing to one car.  A quick media alert later and we've seen a good hit in today's <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/money/article1763260.ece' target='_new'>The Sun</a>. </p>

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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:59:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bad Friday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Slightly depressing, but according to online property valuation site <a href='http://www.zoopla.com/' target='_new'>Zoopla!</a> some UK properties are losing more value a day than their owners actually take home in their pay packet.  Coverage in <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/money/article1736341.ece' target='_new'>The Sun</a> and <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1062373/House-prices-falling-83-day-thats-average-home-pay.html' target='_new'>Daily Mail</a>.  </p>

<p>Hopefully the data will start throwing out some "good news" soon! </p>

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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Romance isn't dead</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Not according to <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com/' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> anyway.  Our contribution to <a href='http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/culture-of-love/the-facts-of-life-the-culture-of-love-938522.html' target='_new'>The Independent: Love &#38; Sex</a> guide is the most romantic film line ever: "I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I'm with you" as Jennifer Gray told Patrick Swayze in the coming-of-age film Dirty Dancing.  Nice bit of brand awareness and cements the fact that <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com/' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> is the authority on all aspects of film.</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:42:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fine by us</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Nobody likes to get a parking ticket, but sometimes even bad news can stimulate a good idea. So when we got talking/complaining about how confusing parking policies are in this country, we knew we were onto something for <a href='http://www.esure.com' target='_new'>esure car insurance</a>. We soon found that Britain shared in our frustration and confusion and were also puzzled over where to park, how to park and how much to pay. The story helped fulfill the ongoing brief of positioning <a href='http://www.esure.com' target='_new'>esure</a> as an authority on all motoring issues and generated coverage in Daily Star, Daily Express and <a href='http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/09/22/eight-million-drivers-hit-with-parking-fines-but-nearly-seven-in-ten-say-penalty-was-unfair-86908-20747675/' target='_new'>Daily Record</a>.</p>

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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:53:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Talking footy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>For all things Football Manager we hold regular "meetings" where <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y27MmCvAtcA' target='_new'>Miles Jacobson</a> and various journos simply talk football.  We record it and upload it, and then people listen.  A lot of people listen.  So much so it's number two in the official podcast chart.  It's not all about coverage.  
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:50:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Odd couples in the news</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>News reports this week suggested that Mickey Jackson and Pammie Anderson could be an unlikely couple.  Smells like a publicity stunt to us, but rather than knock it we joined in by quickly revealing the top ten oddest couples of all time courtesy of <a href='http://www.datingdirect.com' target='_new'>DatingDirect.com</a>.  A quick hit that achieved column inches in the <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1052852/Is-really-going-HIM-Meet-oddest-celebrity-couples-around.html' target='_new'>Daily Mail</a> and communicated <a href='http://www.datingdirect.com' target='_new'>DatingDirect.com</a> as the authority on all aspects of dating.  Even the odd bits.</p>

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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:07:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Football Manager 2009</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight saw 200+ journalists spanning gaming, sport and lifestyle witness the launch of <a href='http://www.sega.co.uk/fm09/' target='_new'>Football Manager 2009</a>.  This is not simply a video game, this is a big part of football culture used by professional managers to scout new talent and cited in divorce cases as people escape from reality and opt to live the ultimate dream.  Within two hours of going live the <a href='http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y27MmCvAtcA' target='_new'>YouTube</a> channel has had 55,000 views.  It is, quite simply, immense.  And we're a very lucky agency to be part of it.  </p>

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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:54:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>One is amused</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We've hit another first today.  Our property valuation client <a href='http://www.zoopla.co.uk/' target='_new'>Zoopla!</a> is the first to put a value on Her Madge's Buckingham Palace (£935 million if you're interested).  Perfectly demonstrates that <a href='http://www.zoopla.co.uk/' target='_new'>Zoopla!</a> can put a value on any UK property.  Coverage hits include <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/2664746/Buckingham-Palace-valued-at-close-to-1-billion.html' target='_new'>The Daily Telegraph</a>, Daily Mirror and Metro, which all helps to drive new site registrations.  Now onto commenting on the Stamp Duty announcement... </p>

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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:26:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Anyone for Haggis ice-cream?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>To celebrate the diversity of Britain - and show that <a href='http://www.laterooms.com' target='_new'>LateRooms.com</a> knows a thing or two about choice - we've linked up with Harrods to launch 20 "unique" flavours of ice-cream from Haggis to Eccles cake to highlight UK variety.  They'll also be available at <a href='http://www.laterooms.com' target='_new'>LateRooms.com</a> hotels.</p>

<p>Shame about the weather, but didn't stop it getting picked up in <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1620853.ece' target='_new'>The Sun</a>, <a href='http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Yorkshire-Pudding-Ice-Cream-Launched-In-Twenty-New-Flavours-To-Reflect-British-Tastes/Article/200808415089033?lpos=UK%2BNews_6&#38;lid=ARTICLE_15089033_Yorkshire%2BPudding%2BIce%2BCream%2BLaunched%2BIn%2BTwenty%2BNew%2BFlavours%2BTo%2BReflect%2BBritish%2BTastes' target='_new'>Sky News</a> and GMTV amongst others.  And the phone has been ringing off the hook with orders!      </p>

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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:02:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Pet Pawtraits</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Every year <a href='http://www.pdsa.org.uk' target='_new'>PDSA</a> launch a celebrity <a href='http://www.pdsa.org.uk/petpawtraits.html' target='_new'>calendar</a>, which is the main fundraiser to help pets in need for vets.  This year we've worked with photographer Scarlet Page (daughter of Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page) to photograph twelve celebs with their pets.  This year's stars include Alesha Dixon and her dog Roxy, Sandi Thom and her cat Toots and Johnny Vegas and his dog Frank.  </p>

<p>It takes months to organise, but today sees the fruits of our labours with coverage including <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/article1330191.ece'>The Sun</a>, <a href='http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/2008/08/22/in-pictures-stars-and-their-pets-in-the-2009-pdsa-calendar-115875-20707560/'>Daily Mirror</a> and <a href='http://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/2008/08/22/messenger-kym-pets/'>Hello!</a>, which should lead to lots of money raised.</p>

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<title>Going dark</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week <a href='http://www.prweek.com/uk/home/article/839205/mischief-work-virgin-radio/' target='_new'>PR Week</a> ran a nice piece announcing our most recent win: Mischief to launch the new brand that was formerly known as <a href='http://onegoldensquare.com/' target='_new'>Virgin Radio</a>.  We met them months ago and it’s something we’ve been excited about as we felt it was a genuine opportunity to make a huge commercial entertainment brand instantly famous.  </p>

<p>Well, now we've decided to walk away from it.  Why?  We always knew it was going to be a tight turnaround and pushed to be involved in the creative direction weeks ago.  Unfortunately we weren’t and we ended up being asked to PR a creative we just didn't believe in.  It wouldn't be fair on them or us if we'd ploughed on regardless so we've parted company.  </p>

<p>Quite simply, irrespective of the size of the client or their budget, we just won’t put our name to something we don’t believe in.  Some might think this would be a difficult decision, but in reality it’s an easy one.  We wish them the very best of luck with the launch and hope the new brand will be a huge success.  Follow up PR Week coverage <a href='http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/article/840050/Mischief-resigns-Virgin-Radio-account-creative-spat/?DCMP=EMC-worldwire' target='_new'>here</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Question: How do you get families who won't read motoring pages to notice your <a href='http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/' target='_new'>Chevrolet</a> SUV car over the summer?  Answer: identify a problem (traditional beach entertainment such as Punch &#38; Judy is in danger of dying out) and create a solution (a mobile in-car Punch &#38; Judy theatre, which travels UK beaches giving free family shows).  Results: <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1044680/Whats-Punch-Judy-How-traditional-seaside-danger-disappearing.html' target='_new'>Daily Mail</a>, <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2551267/Children-missing-out-on-Punch-and-Judy-donkey-rides-and-sandcastles.html' target='_new'>Daily Telegraph</a> and <a href='http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/news/article4523112.ece' target='_new'>The Times</a>.</p>

<p>The custom-made <a href='http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/captiva/captiva-index.html' target='_new'>Chevrolet Captiva</a> car is being parked up on British beaches over the summer with Punch &#38; Judy Professors performing shows to families out the back window.  We're not directly selling the "family" message, just providing entertainment (courtesy of a brand) that should leave a feel-good association with <a href='http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/' target='_new'>Chevrolet</a>.  Fingers crossed the rain stays off.</p>

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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:01:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Panic at the pumps?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We are tasked with giving <a href='http://www.esure.com' target='_new'>esure car insurance</a> a constant (loud) voice on all motoring issues.  Today's comment on how motorists would be prepared to pay up to £2 a litre for petrol than give up their car is a good example of how working proactively and quickly can result in some nice (authorative) brand awareness.  Pick up includes <a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7548609.stm' target='_new'>BBC News Online</a> and <a href='http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/08/08/news-115875-20688376/' target='_new'>Daily Mirror</a>. </p>

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<title>Hello boys</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>So you're in work, you get a message from a hot guy asking you out on a date that evening.  All good, except the pleated business suit won't turn any heads so you decline and wave goodbye to the love of your life.  Well not anymore.</p>

<p><a href='http://www.datingdirect.com' target='_new'>DatingDirect.com</a> - with the help of top dress designer Tansy Hamley - has created the work-to-flirt dress, which transforms your outfit from office wear to party wear (at the touch of a few buttons).  A neat idea to communicate the "encouraging fun encounters" <a href='http://www.datingdirect.com' target='_new'>DatingDirect.com</a> brand proposition.  </p>

<p>Hopefully you'll see it in the papers tomorrow and in the shops in the coming months.  Early online pick up on <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2516015/The-dress-that-transforms-between-office-wear-and-party-outfit.html' target='_new'>The Daily Telegraph</a> and <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1042547/The-incredible-convertible-dress-takes-desk-dancefloor-instant.html' target='_new'>The Daily Mail</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<title>Film Map of Britain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Who you gonna call when you want to compile a map of Britain's film viewing habits?  <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> of course.  Nice five page piece in <a href='http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/film-and-tv/features/brit-flicks-where-you-live-and-what-you-watch-886048.html' target='_new'>The Independent</a> today.</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Safe as houses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We've been doing some launch work for start-up brand <a href='http://www.zoopla.co.uk' target='_new'>Zoopla!</a>, an online property website that combines freely available data (such as Land Registry information) with user-generated content to give homeowners the most accurate property valuations.  It's a brilliant concept and I'm certain it will transform the way people buy and sell their property as it brings total transparency to the residential property industry.  The more people that register their homes, the more accurate it will become meaning they'll no longer be £000s give-or-take estate agent valuations.</p>

<p>As well as Mischief positioning the site as a <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/connected/main.jhtml?&#38;xml=/connected/2008/03/30/sv_101websites.xml&#38;page=3#4' target='_new'>must-visit destination</a> for homeowners, <a href='http://www.zoopla.co.uk' target='_new'>Zoopla!'s</a> own data enables us to build the brand's credibility by being an authority on house prices (<a href='http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/article-562703/Average-property-losing-45-DAY-Abbey-trebles-share-new-mortgage-market.html' target='_new'>changing</a>, <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1340868.ece' target='_new'>celebrity</a> and even <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/article1165658.ece' target='_new'>fictional</a>).  After each story we see a direct spike in site registrations - a good example of how PR can build a brand and encourage word-of-mouth recommendation.
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<title>Dark side of the screen</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM</a> is the authority on all things film, so who better to announce the top screen villains of all time.  Heath Ledger made it into the top ten for his outstanding performance in The Dark Knight, but ultimate villain was cannibal serial killer Dr Hannibal Lecter.  A no-cost quick hit, jumping on the back of the Batman hype, which got a few mentions in today's press and cemented <a href='http://www.lovefilm.com' target='_new'>LOVEFiLM's</a> knowledge on all things film.</p>

<p>Coverage in <a href='http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/article1468048.ece' target='_new'>The Sun</a> and <a href='http://www.gm.tv/index.cfm?articleid=30226' target='_new'>GMTV</a> here.</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:45:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Spreading summer to UK soles</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Today sees the launch of the first (living) pair of grass flip flops - courtesy of client <a href='http://www.krispykreme.co.uk' target='_new'>Krispy Kreme</a>.  Each shoe has over 5,000 blades of grass and, if regularly tended to and watered, can last for over four months.  We're giving them away to stressed out commuters so they can relax in their own mini-park.  Bit of fun.</p>

<p>Coverage highlights include The Guardian, The Times and - most importantly as the majority of Krispy Kreme stores are in London - CityAM, <a href='http://www.metro.co.uk/news/climatewatch/article.html?in_article_id=237702&#38;in_page_id=59' target='_new'>Metro</a> and <a href='http://www.thelondonpaper.com/cs/Satellite/london/news/article/1157153985107?packedargs=suffix%3DArticleController' target='_new'>thelondonpaper</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<title>Room with a (sand) view</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>Mischief set the (light-hearted) news agenda today with the grand opening of the world's first sand hotel on behalf of client <a href='http://www.laterooms.com/' target='_new'>LateRooms.com</a>.  It turns out that the credit-crunch, combined with environmental issues around flying, has led to an increase in people taking traditional British beach holidays.  And what better way to celebrate this trend than by creating the world's first sand hotel where people can literally sleep under the stars and wake up with the ultimate sea view!  It's only up until the rain washes it away so good for the <a href='http://www.laterooms.com/' target='_new'>LateRooms.com</a> - late booking - key messaging.  </p>

<p>As it stands highlights include <a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7520842.stm' target='_new'>BBC Breakfast News</a>, BBC One O'Clock News and <a href='http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/British-Holidaymakes-Opt-For-Home-Beaches-In-Record-Numbers-This-Summer/Article/200807415049804?lpos=Business_0&#38;lid=ARTICLE_15049804_British%2BHolidaymakes%2BOpt%2BFor%2BHome%2BBeaches%2BIn%2BRecord%2BNumbers%2BThis%2BSummer' target='_new'>Sky News</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<title>Launch of Chevrolet Aveo</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p>We had a lot of fun last week with a piece of direct-to-consumer activity to mark the launch of the new Chevrolet Aveo. As the car is great value for money - and to showcase the fact that with Chevrolet "every penny counts" - we created a penny billboard out of 20,000 1p coins. They pretty much disappeared into Londoner's pockets over the course of the morning, but worked well to grab people's attention and create a reason for people to engage with the brand.</p>

<p>Some nice coverage appeared on sites such as <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-pinchers-worlds-first-penny-billboard-disappears-in-minutes" target='_new'>Trendhunter</a> and <a href="http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2008/07/chevy-pinches-p.html" target='_new'>Adfreak</a>.</p>

<p>Watch the making of <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=juIpvn9nuuM" target='_new'>here</a>.</p>]]></description>
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