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arianne-smart.bsky.social
PR Account Manager at Distinctive Communications ✍🏻 💬 📰 Chartered PR practitioner and PR graduate 🎓 Wife and toddler Mum ✨
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It’s been 48 hours since #Eurovision and I’ve had Bara Bada Bastu in my head pretty much continuously. Will it ever stop?! #BaraBadaBastu #sauna

Word of the day is ‘beek’ (13th century): to bask in the pleasurable warmth of the sun. Also available as a noun, as in ‘I took a wonderful beek today’.

When things feel overwhelming… slow down and just breathe Image: www.instagram.com/headspace

Read this at speed and thought it said Robert Pattinson is the next Pope… 🤦🏻‍♀️

Early hopeful thoughts from myself and @arianne-smart.bsky.social for local politicians elected to lead following today’s local election results. Personally delighted for Helen Godwin in the West of England. Now the hard work really starts. distinctivedispatch.substack.com/p/distinctiv...

Finding space to think and nurture creativity can be challenging with a demanding to do list and an always-on culture. But, creativity is vital for what we do. Distinctive colleagues have shared what keeps us creatively healthy in our latest blog 👉 www.distinctivecomms.co.uk/fuelling-cre...

Thinking of starting a petition to make it compulsory to perform CPR properly in movies and on TV. And another for the correct radio etiquette, none of this “over and out” 🙄

Someone at Tesco clearly hasn’t looked at a calendar today…

I'm looking forward to the April NextGen social with Exeter Chamber! 📅 17 April, 5:30-7:00pm 📍 The Cocktail Club, Gandy Street 🤝 Network and connect with other young professionals 🥂 Tickets include a glass of prosecco and a cocktail Get your tickets here: portal.devonchamber.co.uk/calendar_det...

Adding this to the list of baby/toddler things found in my pocket while at work to date, which includes: 🧦 a single baby sock 🍇 a packet of raisins 🍼 a dummy

Remember: time spent ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’ is not wasted time

👋 Come and work with us! A successful start to 2025 with new clients and projects means that we’re on the hunt for a PR and content executive 🔍 More at the link below. Please do share with anyone you think may fit the bill. www.distinctivecomms.co.uk/were-hiring-...

Always be a little kinder than you feel Image: www.instagram.com/grace.and.co...

🤖 Is AI killing our curiosity? 💞 Are digital channels diluting the quality of our relationships? Our Distinctive Dispatch newsletter this month dissects whether we're becoming more isolated in a connected age. distinctivedispatch.substack.com/p/distinctiv...

Last week, I hosted a webinar with Colette Flowerdew-Kincaid on how to work effectively with business media. She shared expert insights and we discussed strategies to navigate opportunities with confidence. Read 5 tips on the Distinctive website ⬇️ www.distinctivecomms.co.uk/how-to-work-...

You have inner wisdom, so let your intuition be your guide Image: www.instagram.com/oliviaherric...

This morning’s dog walk feeling positively spring-like ☀️

Remember: you can do hard things. Keep going Image: www.instagram.com/happybrainco

To anyone who is able to, this is my quarterly (ish) reminder for you to book an appointment to give blood 🩸 #GiveBlood

It’s #CharteredWeek! A time to celebrate professionals and businesses committed to the highest standards of excellence. Earning Chartered status shows: ✔️ Broad experience ✔️ Strong leadership ✔️ Ethical commitment Are you Chartered? Download the #GetChartered kit here bit.ly/3QyOzz4 #CPD #CIPR #CIPREA

Today is the start of #CharteredWeek and I'm sharing some tips from my own journey to becoming a Chartered PR Practitioner with the @cipr.co.uk last August ⬇️

“Prioritisation solves a lot of deliberation.” Sarah Hersh shared these wise words on LinkedIn. A useful reminder when there are lots of plates to be kept spinning 🌀

I’m taking #InternationalLoveYourPetDay as an excuse to share a photo of this good boy 🫶🏼

The Forum in all its glory! 👏 Visiting the site last week, it was fantastic to see the project coming to life – people already using the office spaces, the living wall looking green and vibrant, and a sense of anticipation for what’s to come. www.linkedin.com/posts/the-fo...

Media engagement isn’t just about getting coverage, it’s about building relationships and telling stories that resonate. We've shared six key tips on the Distinctive blog to help you make the most of your media opportunities. ⬇️ www.distinctivecomms.co.uk/tips-for-max...

My 2YO has just called Post Malone ‘postman gnome’ and that’s what he’ll be called in our house forever now 😂

Someone else’s urgency doesn’t need to become your emergency. When others are stressed, respond calmly rather than adding more stress

Looking forward to hosting this next week. Do join us to hear about the region's business trends and engaging with regional business media. 🗓 Thursday 20 February 🕒 11am 📍 Free to join online app.livestorm.co/distinctive-...

but he's given us EVERYTHING. #TheTraitors #Traitors

Alexander and Frankie were absolutely ROBBED 🤯 😭#TheTraitors

Just in case no-one told you today… You are good enough Image: www.instagram.com/mypositiveou...

I'm looking forward to hosting Colette Flowerdew-Kincaid, Business Editor of South West Business Insider, on the next Distinctive Discussion webinar! 💻 Join us on 20 February at 11am ⬇️ app.livestorm.co/distinctive-...

Birthdays with a 2YO mean not only not getting to open my own presents (a given with kids, I know!) but also him telling me what my husband had bought before it was opened too 😂🙃

The latest Distinctive Dispatch landed in inboxes this morning, sharing 7 comms resolutions for the new year ✨ We believe you need to focus on simple yet powerful messaging, human-centric stories, rich-media packages, and purposeful communications. ⬇️ distinctivedispatch.substack.com/p/distinctiv...

You can be a good person with a kind heart and still say No

I wondered what they might do with #TheTraitors this year, given we know the twists and the format now. But after that ep, I’m DYING to see how they bring the ‘rail replacement’ players back.

THIS 😂

Starting the year with a look back, before marching ahead with what 2025 has to offer. We shared countless insights, tips and ideas on the Distinctive blog in 2024, which remain relevant and will stand you in good stead this year. www.distinctivecomms.co.uk/news-and-ins...

Small wins are the building blocks of big change Image: www.headspace.com

Asked my 2YO what he thinks I do at work and he said ‘Mumma drink tea, do typing’ I mean… he’s not wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️

Well... I managed most of these. Not necessarily in the right order, but what does that matter anyway. Consciously making time for small acts of kindness - for myself and others - is something I plan to carry into 2025 ✨

What an epic year we've had at Distinctive 🙌 Hugely proud to be delivering some exceptional work across the South West alongside my talented colleagues. Here's to more of the same and much more besides in 2025! ✨ Check out our highlights and our most read blogs this year here: bit.ly/3BBDZne

Watching #WorldsStrongestMan is one of my favourite Christmas / twixmas traditions. I remember watching it as a kid and now follow the sport a little more closely 💪🏼 Something strangely quite cosy about it.

We've stayed busy as a team in 2024. It's pleasing to see that we stayed true to our advice to clients and kept our own comms up. Here are the three most popular blog posts on the Distinctive website from the last 12 months www.distinctivecomms.co.uk/our-three-to...

Had lunch out just husband and I today and you bet it’s becoming an annual Christmas Eve thing. Time together so very needed, especially amongst the Christmas chaos.

This thread and the #DuvetKnowItsChristmas hashtag is exactly the sort of wholesome silliness I want to be seeing 🛏️