Pub Relations

FIGHTING COCKS TRIUMPHANT IN PUB NAMING DEBATE

Posted on May 29th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Britain’s recognised “oldest pub” has been under pressure to change its name – Ye Olde Fighting Cocks – because it is offensive in the modern context … to chickens. The eighth-century boozer, celebrated amongst a very ancient list as Britain’s

AHA PLUGS PUBS IN BIG NSW AD CAMPAIGN

Posted on April 27th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA NSW has launched a widespread campaign to remind people of the community depth and significance of the Aussie pub. Launched last night, four 30-second TVCs began on State-wide television, followed up this morning by pre-recorded ads and live

THINK YOU’RE SOCIAL? YOU’RE NOT QUALIFIED…

Posted on April 27th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
[caption id="attachment_2115" align="alignright" width="270"] Darren Vowles[/caption] Running a pub is all about being social; on the floor, behind the bar, on Facebook. Hospitality workers do their RSA, you spend time training your staff and do your business management and accounting

BUD LIGHT RED-FACED OVER PADDY’S DAY TWEET

Posted on March 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
American beer giant Budweiser felt the sharp end of social media last week, as a light-hearted campaign around St Patrick’s Day had the company copping flack for sexual harassment. A Tweet by Bud Light to its 127,000 followers inviting St

BOUNCER CRITICAL AFTER BEATING IN NIGHTCLUB

Posted on March 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A Darwin nightclub has seen a security guard sustain “life-threatening injuries” at the hands of three men. A fight reportedly broke out at infamous party venue Shenannigans Pub on Saturday night, with security guards becoming involved. A 33-year-old bouncer on

MEDIA STILL POKING AT PUB POKIES

Posted on March 13th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
In the wake of a violent Friday of pub industry news, the battlefield of gaming should not be forgotten and continues to flare up, with pubs invariably the target of pot-shots. Back in 2011, hotels around the country (with the

THE PUB WITCH-HUNT MUST STOP! IN THE NAME OF EVIDENCE

Posted on March 6th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Unabashed political lobbying was the order of yesterday in the Daily Telegraph, as the CEO of St Vincent’s Health pleaded with both parties ahead of policy announcements. Toby Hall is obviously a health-care professional that rightly abhors violence and physical

Media beats up pubs with flawed analysis of violence

Posted on February 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Blood-thirsty media around the country have jumped to misinterpret data out of BOCSAR, drawing incorrect and potentially libellous conclusions that hotel density incites violence. A story appeared on Thursday based on a Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research (BOCSAR) report

Get more engagement from your Facebook fans

Posted on February 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
By Grant Shepherd One of the biggest complaints people have about social media, in particular Facebook, is how often things change. Whether it’s a new design that changes the look and feel of the site, or new functionality, it’s hard

Think Instagram isn’t important? Think again

Posted on February 16th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
By Grant Shepherd A picture is worth a thousand words. This old adage has never been more relevant than today, especially when it comes to social media. It has been proven in many studies that no matter what the platform,