Insights: Announcements
Why we’re introducing a 9-day fortnight
We believe that we work to live, not live to work, and that a balanced culture enables us to deliver our best work, so we've introduced a 9-day fortnight.
Read more
We Believe that ‘Better’ is on the horizon – so we’re helping brands get there
Why we’re joining forces with LONDON Advertising and Pimento to offer reduced fees for new clients in January. As the reality of lockdown 3.0 sets in, and with conversations already taking place about it being extended ‘til Easter, it...
Read moreWelcoming new talent – meet the team
Recruiting over Zoom is definitely a new experience but it hasn’t stopped us finding talent! We’ve welcomed three new members to the Stand team over lockdown. Holly Flaum joins as a Senior Account Manager with over six years’ PR...
Read more
The politicisation of entertainment shows
In the last month Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) has become the most complained about show of the decade because some viewers disagreed that it should be used as a platform to highlight issues like racism and Black Lives Matter...
Read more
Our pledge to end mental health discrimination
People are at the very heart of what we do, our biggest assets and what makes Stand what it is. We knew this way before the pandemic came along, but the lockdown made us think of new ways of...
Read moreBelieve in Better: Insight and inspiration from industry leaders
Back in July this year we spoke to Steve Swayne, Chair of the Institute for Turnaround – a membership organisation of highly trained professionals in business turnaround and transformation. In this episode we discuss the work the IFT does...
Read moreBelieve in Better: Insight and inspiration from industry leaders
In this episode we speak to Leonor Stjepic, CEO of Montessori Group about the Montessori philosophy and the work the organisation does in supporting children and families in education. We discuss the current education system, and the types of...
Read more
During lockdown, the power of a book is even more profound
In our second year working with the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction, we’ve found ourselves pitching the story to the press in amongst an incredibly unpredictable and competitive media landscape. Headlines are rightfully dominated by news around the ever-evolving...
Read more
Stand Agency enhances digital offering with new appointment
Stand Agency has appointed Salonee Gadgil, to the new role of Digital Content Director. Salonee, who previously worked as Content Manager at Creative Review magazine, will work with Stand’s diverse range of clients to expand their digital offering, reach...
Read more
Standing up for purpose and profit
This week Stand Agency joined a community of PR agencies and individuals across the world who practice Impact Relations – a fast-growing communications discipline that supports the work of pioneering businesses and organisations who are driven by purpose as...
Read moreOlder posts
Reflecting on the British Energy Security Strategy
Following weeks of speculation, leaks, and story-trailing, the UK Government released its long-awaited British...
Read more
Harnessing your superpower
I was diagnosed with ADHD in January 2021, whilst I was in the middle...
Read more
Why we’re introducing a 9-day fortnight
We believe that we work to live, not live to work, and that a...
Read more
We need to talk about burnout
In a recent livestream hosted by BetterUp, a US-based wellbeing charity, Prince Harry admitted...
Read more
Weight: The overlooked health inequality
In my adult life, I’ve never been smaller than a size 12. There was...
Read more
What I learnt during my time as a carer
Just like so many individuals, working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic made me...
Read more