2020 is looking good. That’s if our first campaign for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is anything to go by. We kicked off the new decade securing blanket media coverage and more than 30 national hits for the launch of ‘DofE’s Experience List’ – 25 things teenagers can do to build confidence and resilience.
Author: Miri Buac

Remembering The Ice Bucket Challenge
Posted by Miri BuacLast week, Peter Frates, the man who inspired the hugely successful Ice Bucket Challenge, was sadly laid to rest just aged 34.

For the world’s most international sport, we need to do more to support diversity
Posted by Miri BuacLast week’s Euro 2020 qualifier game between England v Montenegro had racial discrimination front and centre. Personally, the most depressing part, was that the abuse from the Montenegrins towards several England players didn’t surprise or shock me. In fact, this abusive behaviour gave me multiple flashbacks of matches with poor treatment of players, at both international and national grounds. So if it’s happening so often, why haven’t we seen a behaviour change – not just from fans, but from clubs and football associations too?
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Working with the BBFC to shape age classifications in a digital era
Posted by Miri BuacI’m sure we’ve all been here. It’s the end of a long week and Friday night consists of a film and an app-and-tap takeaway. Food, done. But picking the right film can be tricky. Not only because my partner wants to see Thor: Ragnarok, and I’m in the mood for gritty British drama, but due to the amount of choice we’re presented with at the touch of a button.
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Our latest campaigns: Starting the conversation that no one wants to have
Posted by Miri BuacAs champions for older people’s legal rights, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) wanted to make the UK aware that, although many of us are living longer, healthier lives, more of us are facing conditions like dementia that may one day limit our own decision-making abilities. Most importantly, many of us are facing these conditions without the necessary plans in place, meaning highly personal decisions are often left in the hands of strangers. Read more “Our latest campaigns: Starting the conversation that no one wants to have”

Youth Sport Trust appoints Stand Agency for social and content campaign
Posted by Miri BuacNational children’s charity, Youth Sport Trust has appointed Stand Agency to build a social and content communications campaign for its School Games project. Stand Agency will work with influencers and young people to encourage 14-16 year olds to be more active.
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Winners! Legal PR and Media Comms award goes to – SFE and Stand Agency
Posted by Miri BuacStand Agency is adding to its award cabinet having won the coveted Legal PR and Media Comms award at last night’s LexisNexis Awards.
We were awarded for our work with Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) on the fight for fairer probate fees which encouraged the Government to back down on its proposal, after the Ministry of Justice published a consultation paper planning significant fee rises.
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Changing faces: Apple’s seamless integration is a new wave for consumers and products
Posted by Miri BuacSmartphones are integral to our daily lives. Actions are increasingly effortless – after all, Apple set a new bar for contactless payments through Touch ID. In May, the number of Apple Pay transactions increased by 300% YoY and there’s no doubt this is growing with new banks jumping onboard.
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Meet Stand Agency’s…Zayn Bhatty!
Posted by Miri BuacMeet the newest member of the Stand Agency team!

Meet Stand Agency’s… Jade Kupoluyi!
Posted by Miri BuacHow and why did you get involved in PR?
Whilst studying economics and politics at university, I was always intrigued by the current affairs stories I read in print and online media. I knew I wanted a role that would challenge me and enable me to work with organisations that have a story to tell. After a big search for my first PR role, I was really excited to land a paid internship here at Stand Agency.
What attracted you to work at Stand Agency?
I researched the work that Stand does and I was drawn to their client list. It was full of organisations with great causes that were having a positive influence on society.