Marketing

Charity

Beds & Bars and Team Margot launch #LiveYourLife

08-Jul-2015 By MC Allegra FS

Beds & Bars has teamed up Yaser Martini’s charity Team Margot to launch the first Live Your Life Day on 30 July.

Do you like Piña Colada?

07-Jul-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

With national Piña Colada day two days away on Friday July 10 and the weather set hit the high twenties, there has never been a better time to cash in on this classic cocktail.

Beer special

'Will BrewDog ever do a Meantime? No.'...Interviewing James Watt

07-Jul-2015 By Adrian Tierney-Jones

The BrewDog empire of beers and bars may well continue to grow at a rapid rate, but co-founder James Watt wants to keep hold of the punk spirit...

Dramatic decline in young people going for pub drink

07-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The number of people heading down to the pub for an evening drink has fallen dramatically according to a new survey, with those aged 18-34 the most likely to entertain at home rather than at a pub, bar or restaurant.

Award for community-run pub that goes 'above and beyond'

06-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

A Derbyshire pub owned by the local community has won the Plunkett Foundation’s pioneer award for ‘going above and beyond’ in its efforts to help other co-operative pubs.

A (lawyer's) good pub guide

03-Jul-2015 By James Anderson & Arron, Poppleston Allen

Pros and cons: the things a lawyer (and a beer drinker) looks for in a pub.

Google advice competition revealed by pubs minister

02-Jul-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Community pubs minister Marcus Jones has announced a new prize that will give bars and restaurants the digital skills they need to attract new customers.

Too much on your plate won't suit the balance

02-Jul-2015 By Ed Bedington

When it comes to the food offer in pubs, we’ve come a long way since the pub menu generally consisted of scampi and chips, with a scattering of dry roasted peanuts on the side.

Pub design

CAMRA celebrate pub design excellence

30-Jun-2015 By Mike Berry

The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire has won two awards at the Campaign for Real Ale's Pub Design Awards 2015.

Protection needed against 'malicious' online reviews

19-Jun-2015 By Oli Gross

Licensed retailers are calling for protection from malicious online reviews after a report concluded that many may be unlawful.

It's the pub experience that's key to success

15-Jun-2015 By Ed Bedington

“You don’t sell beer, you sell an experience. If you don’t offer that experience, you’re buggered.”

Business booster

Menu ideas: seafood platters and sustainable menus

08-Jun-2015 By Alison Baker

Licensees share two ideas which helped drive trade at their pubs

Drinks

Comment: Acknowledging all our talents

29-May-2015 By Jessica Mason

The trade is beginning to really celebrate its successes.

My Shout

Be proud - and loud - about our business

28-May-2015 By Mark Baird

I spend a lot of time meeting with pub, bar and hotel owners and understanding their concerns and issues.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks keeps name despite animal rights pressure

27-May-2015 By Oli Gross

Britain's oldest pub Ye Olde Fighting Cocks has no intention of changing its name despite pressure from animal rights group PETA, which wants the pub to be renamed Ye Olde Clever Cocks to reflect compassion for animals.

Snack attack: Tips on boosting snacks sales

19-May-2015 By Jo Bruce

Supplier JJ Food Service’s Sue Guilfoyle offers ideas for driving snack sales

Business booster

Father's Day is now big business

18-May-2015 By Phil Mellows

Once dismissed as a gimmick, now the annual day is an opportunity to cash in. PMA reports.

My pub

The Three Blackbirds in Woodditton

18-May-2015 By Michelle Perrett

The Three Blackbirds in Woodditton, near Newmarket, was purchased last year by farmer Guy Taylor, who has made some dramatic changes to his local pub.

Awards

Hook Norton crowns pub winners

08-May-2015 By Helen Gilbert

A Warwickshire pub has triumphed in an annual awards ceremony run by Hook Norton Brewery.

Pub Market Report

Pubs more positive about future as events grow in importance

07-May-2015 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.

'Green shoots' of recovery for pubs

06-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The future of pubs outside the capital is increasingly bright according to analysts CGA Strategy, with the on-trade market in growth for the first time in five years.

Awards

Licensee of the Year finalists speak of joy

01-May-2015 By Helen Gilbert

A number of contenders vying for the prestigious Licensee of the Year title have spoken of their joy at rubbing shoulders with the best in the business.

Money Makers

How 35 day dry-aged matured beef increased footfall for one pub

01-May-2015 By Jo Bruce

Making cash from locally sourced beef.

How children's drawings can make money in your pub

01-May-2015 By Michelle Perrett

Fun drawing competition is as ideal holiday-based activity for pubs.

Awards

Finalists of Licensee of the Year announced

28-Apr-2015 By Ed Bedington

Some of the UK’s leading publicans have been revealed with the announcement of the finalists in this year’s Licensee of the Year award.

Drinking increases by 6% to overtake food spend

27-Apr-2015 By James Evison

Growth in drinking out spend in March outstripped that of eating out for the first time in the history of the Greene King Leisure Tracker.

Money makers

How to make £50k in drinks sales

24-Apr-2015 By Michelle Perrett

How the Cape of Good Hope delivered a winning formula.

Events

Sir Clive Woodward to speak at BII summer event

20-Apr-2015 By James Evison

Sir Clive Woodward has been announced as the guest speaker at the BII Summer Event & Annual Lunch, which takes place on Tuesday 2 June at the Artillery Garden of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), Chiswell Street, London.

Awards

Great British Pub Awards 2015: open for entries now!

16-Apr-2015 By PMA

The search is now on for Britain's best pubs, organised by the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.

AWARDS

Fuller's announces Master Cellarman winners

15-Apr-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The Huntsman and The Butcher’s Arms have been announced as the latest Fuller’s pubs to achieve Master Cellarman status.

TRAINING

Publican awarded small employer of year award

14-Apr-2015 By Helen Gilbert

A Portsmouth publican has been crowned Small Employer of the Year at an annual awards event.

Awards

National Pubwatch Awards open for entry

10-Apr-2015 By Helen Gilbert

Pubwatch organisers are being urged to enter the Diageo National Pubwatch Awards, which recognise the best practice work of local schemes to improve the safety and pub experience for everyone.

Property

Money maker: Growing trend for pubs with beds

09-Apr-2015 By Paul Davey, Davey Co

Pub accommodation can drive sales and increase revenue — but make sure your rooms represent value for money.

MorningAdvertiser.co.uk navigation changes to assist readers

08-Apr-2015 By James Evison

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser website – morningadvertiser.co.uk – has radically changed its site navigation to reflect how our readers consume content.

Business Support

Glassware: How it adds value

07-Apr-2015 By Fiona McLelland

With customer perception enhanced by quality of serve, Fiona McLelland looks at how correct glassware and standard of serve continues to be crucial for pubs.

April Fools' Day! How the industry responded

01-Apr-2015 By James Evison

So what was the industry's answer to the April Fools' Day question? See below for some of the top stories from across the web.

Hairy Bikers to launch new series on the 'pubs that built Britain'

01-Apr-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

TV duo the Hairy Bikers will launch a new BBC series on the ‘pubs that built Britain’ this summer.

Social media training rolled out to Greene King tenants

27-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

A programme of social media marketing training has been rolled out to support Greene King tenants and lessees.

Running a pub

Running a pub: Going multiple

25-Mar-2015 By Glynn Davis

In the third and final part of our series on the challenges of running a pub business, Glynn Davis looks at the problems and benefits of increasing the number of outlets in your estate.

AWARD

Pub shortlisted for responsible business award

23-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

A Cheshire pub has been shortlisted for a Parliamentary award that recognises the most responsible businesses.

VIDEO

Community Pubs Day: Kris Hopkins on pubs

23-Mar-2015 By James Evison

The Publican's Morning Advertiser caught up with community pubs minister Kris Hopkins during the Publican Awards 2015 judging day.

SMALL TALK

Jasper Cuppaidge of Camden Town Brewery on crowdfunding and running 'awesome' pubs

20-Mar-2015 By Emma Eversham

Camden Town Brewery launched its Hells Raiser crowdfunding campaign to help finance a new brewery in February and has already over-reached its £1.5m target. Founder Jasper Cuppaidge talks about his reasons for going down the crowdfunding route and why...

New ONS basket highlights changing spending habits

18-Mar-2015 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

E-cigarettes and craft beer have been added to the basket of goods and services used to calculate UK inflation, by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Business booster

Take Me Out: Outdoor furniture guide

16-Mar-2015 By Sheila McWattie

Five publicans describe the business benefits of transforming their outdoor areas. Sheila McWattie reports.

Video

Video: Running a pub - The Grafton

13-Mar-2015 By Charlotte Barnett

Licensees of the award-winning Grafton in Kentish Town, Joel Czopor and Susie Clarke, offer their tips to aspiring publicans on setting up a successful business.

Consumer survey reveals power of online review sites

12-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

The majority of consumers search for online reviews of pubs and restaurants before they choose where to eat, according to a new survey.

Community Pubs Month 2015: Shout about the value of your pub

12-Mar-2015 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) has joined forces with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) ahead of April’s Community Pubs Month to encourage licensees to remind customers just what makes having a local pub so valuable.

Experience

Running a pub: Personal experience of starting out

10-Mar-2015 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.