Behind the Stripes
The Bluestripe Team Blog

Cracking the French Market: Culture, Media, and Business Insights
As companies consider expanding into new geographies, several key factors come into play. For the purposes of this blog, and drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the French market, I will focus specifically on France and b2b companies.

Time Management in PR
Managing time is one of the most essential aspects of PR; it ensures that deadlines are met and, consequently, that clients remain satisfied. It also prevents burnout and keeps a balance with the workload.

Turning Data into Headlines: How Research Gives PR its Edge
Journalists love data. Faced with hundreds of pitches each day - of which only a few ever make it into print - a story needs something extra to stand out. One of the best ways to give it that edge is evidence. That’s where research comes in. Data doesn’t just strengthen a narrative; it adds the credibility and originality editors are looking for when deciding which stories deserve attention.

Why Global Media Coverage Matters
Whether your business is completely new to doing public relations or it’s been getting coverage in just its core market, there can be a lot to consider when deciding to expand into other territories.

Meet the Team - Nell Martin
Next up in our Meet the Team series is Nell, the office organiser with a pencil case ready to solve any problem.

PR People Pick Up That Phone!
There was a time, not so long ago, when the phone never stopped ringing with PRs keen to tell their clients’ stories. And yes, of course, that was sometime difficult to manage. But you always took the calls and they often led to something interesting or useful.

Meet the Team - Nkechi Agu
Next up in our series spotlighting the brilliant team behind the scenes is Nkechi, whose creativity and drive help bring our clients’ stories to life.

Are Events Still Worth It?
If you look at the 2025 calendar, there’s something to attend almost every week. In fact, if there’s only one or two in that timeframe, you’d see that as slow.

What Makes the Perfect Roadshow?
Well, I wouldn’t claim to have cracked the code on the perfect roadshow - but after running quite a few, I’ve learned some practical tips that can make yours far more successful.

MAD//Fest 2025 - Our Takeaways
MAD//Fest 2025 was a whirlwind of creativity, innovation, and connection, and our team was right in the thick of it. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite moments, key takeaways, and honest reactions to what made the event such a standout.

5 questions for branded opinion and thought-leadership pieces
The technique I’m about to share with you allows non-writers to create compelling thought-leadership articles simply by answering 5 questions. This time, your answers will provide you with the content of your article and help you to construct a solid argument, capable of engaging your target audience.

Cannes 2025 - Festival of Accountability?
Last week I attended the Cannes Lions Festival. As it was my first time on the Croisette in person, it’s difficult to benchmark against previous years (though it was a scorcher), let alone distill its many themes into a few paragraphs. But across the panels, pub debates, and poolside conversations, one undercurrent ran strong: accountability.

The Importance of Building Relations with Journalists
Building relationships with all journalists matters. Not just the editors, but the staff writers, junior reporters, freelancers and new starters who are shaping tomorrow’s newsrooms.

SXSW London - A New Era
South by Southwest has officially made it across the Atlantic. The iconic US festival brought a blend of tech, music, film, and culture over to London last week, holding sessions, performances and pop-ups across East London. But did it succeed in translating that spirit to a new city? Here’s what the team thought…

How to prepare for your first Cannes Lions
Last year, I had the chance to attend Cannes Lions for the first time, and it was a truly unforgettable and extremely tiring week. This year, I’ll be watching it all unfold from afar, but it’s made me reflect on what I wish I had known before I went.

The balance between quality and quantity in PR
“Quality over quantity” is an overused but factual phrase, right? This easily relates to metrics in public relations. By that I mean that a lot of statistical information is beneficial, but it needs to be appropriately measured, analysed and used. This is where qualitative information fills in the gap.

Meet the Team - Lucy Figiel
At Bluestripe, our strength lies in the people behind the work. In this series, we’re spotlighting the team members who help our clients’ stories make headlines.
First up, before she heads off on maternity leave, let’s get to know Lucy Figiel a bit better…

POSSIBLE 2025 was an absolute blast
This was my third POSSIBLE and the vibrancy, innovation on show and the countless networking opportunities left me feeling energised and with a load of follow-up emails to write! As ever I’m grateful for the chance to connect with so many brilliant minds across adtech, sales, and media. The energy in Miami was electric, and I headed home feeling inspired and optimistic about the partnerships we're building for the future.

Bluestripe Group releases new B2B Marketing Trends report
Bluestripe Group has launched a new insight report on the evolution of B2B Marketing in digital media and advertising.
‘Marketing the Marketers’: Key trends in B2B marketing for digital media and advertising brands gathers expert opinion on current and predicted trends, the shifting boundaries of B2B marketing, and how to deliver omnichannel success in the B2B space.

The Future of Brands and The Future of Audio and Entertainment - our reactions
The PR team took a trip over to the Adwanted Future of Brands and Future of Audio and Entertainment last week. This is what we thought…

Success starts with meaningful conversations.
What’s yours going to be?