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Men United Prostate Cancer UK campaign

The Men United Arms – your new favourite local

By Owen Sharp

It's a cliché to say men don't go to the doctors. But whether they do or not, we know they go to the football, the rugby, the golf - and you tend to find a fair few in the pub too. That’s why Prostate Cancer UK is already working with a number...

Admiral, Marston's and Greene King raise thousands for charity

In pictures: the industry's latest fundraising efforts

By Emily Sutherland

Pubs, breweries and pubcos are renowned for their support of charities, with the latest research reporting fundraising is at an all time high. The PMA reports on the industry's latest fundraising achievements.

the Tempest, Brighton, X Factor

X Factor goes to the pub

By Emily Sutherland

Brighton drinking spot the Tempest will play host to X factor auditions this weekend.

What does the new Premier League TV deal mean for pubs?

What does the new Premier League TV deal mean for pubs?

By Mike Berry

The price for the privilege of broadcasting Premier League football has rocketed in recent years and last week hit an incredible £5.1bn for the three seasons from 2016. Sky and BT will between them show 168 live games with both expressing delight at the...

Encouraging news, but let's keep an eye on the future

Editor's opinion

Encouraging news, but let's keep an eye on the future

By Ed Bedington

There’s some encouraging results from the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s reader survey, with more than half of respondents reporting turnover on the increase, and almost the same number saying profits are also up year on year.

PMA Pub Market Report 2015 survey results

Pub Market Report

Pubs more positive about future as events grow in importance

By Mike Berry

Publican’s Morning Advertiser readers are experiencing a more positive trading environment with more than half reporting a rise in turnover during the past year and almost six in 10 licensees planning to invest in their pub in the coming 12 months.

Want to be lifting a winners' trophy? Enter your pub today

Awards

Great British Pub Awards 2015 – entering adds up!

By Jo Bruce

If you want to increase your numbers then fill in your entry form today. The closing date for entries is Friday, 22 May and you can enter online at www.greatbritishpubawards.co.uk

Coffer Peach Business Tracker Easter results

Strong Easter rescues disappointing March for eating out sector

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Easter weekend like-for-like sales across the eating and drinking out sector were up 5.1% year-on-year, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker, but followed the first monthly drop in like-for-like sales for two year.

Pub entertainment deregulation comes into force

Licensing law

Pub entertainment deregulation comes into force

By Mike Berry

Red tape has been cut for pubs wanting to host live music and community events following changes that came into force on 6 April under the Licensing Act.

Drinking out spend recovers in February

Leisure Tracker

Drinking out spend recovers in February

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Spend on drinking out shot back up in February with a 13% increase on the previous month, according to the Greene King Leisure Tracker.

Lessee John Cavanagh and his wife Kara at the Hamilton Russell Arms in Thorpe Thewles, County Durham

Experience

Running a pub: Personal experience of starting out

By The Publican's Morning Advertiser

When John Cavanagh took up a five-year lease at the Hamilton Russell Arms, in Thorpe Thewles, County Durham, four years ago, it had lost much of its trade following a fire.

Matthew Ralphs: Enterprise ensure 'the business will be a long-term success'

Recruitment

Running a pub: How pubcos recruit publicans

By The Publican's Morning Advertiser

Matthew Ralphs, recruitment marketing manager, for Enterprise Inns explains how the pubco recruits tenants and lessees into its business.

Money makers: movie and martini nights, breakfast club

Business Booster

Money makers: movie and martini nights, breakfast club

By Sheila Mcwattie

Aimed at achieving a regular following at otherwise quiet time, the Saturday morning Breakfast Club is seen by tenants Emma & Wesley Chamberlain and some locals as a “perfect hangover cure”.

Marking those Hallmark days

Expert insight

Marking those Hallmark days

By Mark McCulloch

When planning my marketing calendar for most clients, non religious festivals and events seem to be the starting point.

Fuller's enjoys two bumper Christmases

Fuller's enjoys two bumper Christmases

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has said that the company has enjoyed two bumper Christmases, which saw like-for-like sales rise 15% over the period.

Making the most of Valentine's Day

Making the most of Valentine's Day

By Phil Mellows

Valentine's Day could be your biggest weekend since Christmas. The Publican's Morning Advertiser explains how to set the mood.

Burns Night is an opportunity to drive sales in a quiet month

EVENTS FOCUS

Celebrate.....Burns Night

By Sheila McWattie

Sheila McWattie looks at what licensees are planning for Burns Night in January

TCG sees 10% hike in Christmas bookings

TCG sees 10% hike in Christmas bookings

By James Wallin, M&C Report

TCG, the managed pub and bar operator, says advance Christmas bookings are up 10% on last year, with a rise of 20% for sites outside London.

Make sure staff are well briefed during the festive season

CHRISTMAS TRADING

Making the most of Christmas:top tips

By Jo Bruce

Love it or hate it Christmas is here again: arguably the most critical time of year for our industry. The bookings schedule is crazy, the clientele is demanding, the chef is on his knees and the staff are either burned out or partying hard!

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