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Debby Penton Debby Penton

The AI metric that actually matters — and it's not adoption

Every industry report or agency award entry that I’ve been judging recently includes some version of the same stat — what percentage of employees are using AI and how many hours it's saving. But is this adoption actually leading to us thinking better, advising better, or making sharper decisions? Or are we just taking cognitive shortcuts?

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Ben Smith Ben Smith

Wishful thinking isn’t strategy: A lesson in bad PR messaging

TikTok’s new ad campaign highlights a familiar communications pitfall. Faced with mounting scrutiny, the brand has chosen to emphasise heart-warming impact over everyday reality, prioritising positivity over authenticity. The campaign highlights that effective PR messaging doesn’t start with what you want people to believe, but instead with how you’re actually perceived.

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Tim Richardson Tim Richardson

Leaked ‘sheriff’ memo provides a glimpse into the unseen world of media planning

Leaked ‘sheriff’ memo lifts the curtain on modern media planning, revealing how meticulous preparation, scripted Q&As and rehearsed soundbites shape political launches. Using Robert Jenrick’s defection as a case study, this blog explores media relations best practice, common pitfalls, and why planning, pivoting and plain language still matter today lessons.

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Zoe McFarland Zoe McFarland

Celebrating 10 years of the UK B Corp movement

As the UK B Corp movement turns 10, Wildfire reflects on its own journey as a certified B Corp tech PR agency. From achieving a 140.3 B Impact score to becoming employee-owned, Wildfire continues to champion people, community, and planet — proving business truly can be a force for good.

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Debby Penton Debby Penton

How we’re using AI personas to supercharge B2B tech PR

At Wildfire, we’re welcoming a new kind of recruit — synthetic team members. Built from behavioural science and AI, our personas simulate real-world customers, from CTOs to CMOs, helping us challenge assumptions, refine campaigns, and boost creativity. Discover how AI is transforming B2B PR into smarter, more human communication.

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Sammy Browning Sammy Browning

AMA: Mike Moore on cutting through a 3,000-email inbox

TechRadar Pro’s Mike Moore joined Wildfire’s latest AMA to share what it’s really like inside a 3,000-email inbox—and what PRs can do to stand out. From the power of personalisation to the pitfalls of AI pitches, discover his insider advice for building stronger, more human journalist relationships.

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Alex Warren Alex Warren

Our new look: The Wildfire brand identity

Wildfire’s Alex Warren, shares the story behind our refreshed brand identity — from a logo rooted in strategy and heritage to AI-powered tools that free creativity. Discover the lessons B2B tech brands can take from our rebrand.

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Ben Smith Ben Smith

Tech PR. Built for Growth.

Discover Wildfire PR’s refreshed positioning — Tech PR. Built for Growth. In this blog, our Strategy Director, Ben Smith, explains how our new focus, Think.Bold methodology, and 30+ years of tech expertise are helping brands achieve measurable business impact.

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Sammy Browning Sammy Browning

AMA: Michael Dempsey on media pitching

At Wildfire, we know great media relations go beyond coverage. In our latest AMA, journalist Michael Dempsey shares honest insights on pitching tech stories, building trust, and avoiding PR pitfalls. Discover why human angles, research, plain language, and respect for timing remain essential for successful tech PR.

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