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The importance of social media monitoring - the ROI of online marketing

Ed - Posted Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Recent conversations and discussions with clients, friends, colleagues and business partners have led Siren Communications to make a significant investment in new software, allowing for monitoring, reporting and analysis of social media interaction.

TweetPee, social media goes to space, Twitter drunk driver shame, Google update & Facebook stalking

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 17th May 2013

Another week flies by, our social media round up looks at some of the more intersting online stories...

A Canadian pays tribute to his MOM and the Royal Mums

Matt - Posted Tuesday 14th May 2013

While this year's Mothering Sunday is but a distant memory for Brits across the British Isles, as an ex-pat Canadian living in London, I still somewhat stubbornly subscribe to My Home and Native Land's proscribed calendar dates.

Ferguson retires, Facebook video ads, a Linkedin birthday and hotel booking app

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 10th May 2013

Another week flies by - here's a round up of the social media stories we saw this week...

Fun run for a great cause

Rachel O'Connor - Posted Friday 10th May 2013

I am donning my very dusty running shoes and gear for the next two weekends and attempting to move my Lardy b** and run two 5k fun runs.

Mobile video, holiday snaps, Ed Balls on Twitter and The White House joins Tumblr

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 03rd May 2013

Spring has arrived - the sun has been streaming through the Siren Communications office windows. And with great weather comes great social media stories....

Sun, Olympics and Walking on Water… and no it’s not summer 2012

Lauren - Posted Monday 29th Apr 2013

Last week we fled to sunnier climes to host a parenting writers’ press trip with Canvas Holidays, to allow bloggers and journalists to fully experience and understand the Canvas Holidays offering.

Broadband bills, the power of Twitter, banishing jet lag and a row over the Amazon

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 26th Apr 2013

Never a dull moment - it's been another busy week here at Siren Communications. Here's our round up of the latest social media stories.

Bus timetables, Facebook colleagues, Air New Zealand, Twitter music and a postcard revival

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 19th Apr 2013

Another week flies past - we've had April showers, sunshine and blustery winds. But through all the Great British weather, we've found a few social media stories we thought might be of interest...

A taster of Azamara Club Cruises' 'AzAmazing Evenings'

Stacey - Posted Monday 15th Apr 2013

Azamara Club Cruises is a destination immersive cruise line of two fairly small ships, each holding a maximum of 698 guests, which allows them to get into ports that larger ships cannot access. In early April we hosted a group of journalists from national newspapers, consumer magazines and cruise specialist publications to showcase the new addition to the cruise line’s experience - Azamazing Evenings. An exclusive, immersive, complimentary evening event is now part of each sailing with Azamara Club Cruises and we were all excited to be heading to Sète for an evening of Water Jousting. Yes, Water Jousting!

TripAdvisor buys Jetsetter, Facebook messaging charges, Qantas trouble and the rise of vloggers

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 12th Apr 2013

It's the end of a busy week here at Siren Communications, but we've still found the time to round up the social media stories that caught our eye this week...

Samoa Air, stop motion video, fashion finding Shazam and Facebook goes mobile

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 05th Apr 2013

As this cold weather continues to grip the UK, now's the perfect time to put the kettle on, make your favourite cuppa and have a read of the social media stories that caught our eye this week...

NYC GIF guides, BuzzFeed lands in the UK, a teenage app developer and the wonderful world of #'s

Siren Communications - Posted Thursday 28th Mar 2013

With the bank holiday just around the corner, it's time for a look through the social media stories that have caught our eye this week.

New Pope delivers bookings boost for Rome

Siren Communications - Posted Monday 25th Mar 2013

The announcement of the new Pope Francis is causing a surge in bookings to Rome for online travel business CheapOair

Happy Birthday Twitter, YouTube stardom, Google flight search and a tweeting Chancellor

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 22nd Mar 2013

It's been another busy week in the crazy world of social media. As we head into a chilly weekend, grab a hot cup of tea, sit back and have a read of our round up.

Facebook ‘Likes’, Tourism Ireland’s new campaign, Lies on Facebook, Pope Francis, Twitter Music and Google’s talking shoes

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 15th Mar 2013

It's St.Patrick's Day this Sunday but before you head off to paint the town green, check out the Siren Communications social media round up and see what's been going on in the social media stratosphere this week.

Because we’re all masters of each other’s destiny…

Victoria - Posted Friday 15th Mar 2013

Because we’re all masters of each other’s destiny…

Econsultancy - a weekly round up

Ed - Posted Friday 08th Mar 2013

A brief summary of Econsultancy blog stories that caught our eye this week

Topshop is the fashion world’s most social brand, Facebook receives a mini makeover, bargain flights and Sarah talks social media

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 08th Mar 2013

The daffodils are blooming which means spring is finally on its way but before you head off to enjoy the weekend, take a break and read the latest news in social media from Siren Communications.

The perfect day for a round of golf

Ed - Posted Tuesday 05th Mar 2013

Ed Maule made his way to Oxfordshire to take part in this year's ITT Golf Masters

Online newspapers, hotel bookings, Twitter laws and social media CV's

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 01st Mar 2013

As we enter month three of 2013, the social media world continues to astound, amaze and sometimes shock all of us here at Siren Communications. Take 5 minutes and have a read of our latest round up.

Extra touches that make holiday memories stick

Sarah Rathbone - Posted Thursday 28th Feb 2013

This week is celebration time for my family – it is my mum’s 60th birthday and we are decamping to York for a long weekend to enjoy some lovely family time together (sorry mum for sharing your age)

The Harlem Shake, Twitter marketing news, the Aussies go digital mad & a social media afterlife

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 22nd Feb 2013

It's been another busy week here at Siren Communications. Still, there's always time to fit in a round up of the social media stories that caught our eye over the last 7 days.

Siren Communications enjoys an exclusive wine tasting evening with Oz Clarke and Celebrity Cruises

Stacey - Posted Thursday 21st Feb 2013

Last night saw the Siren Communications’ Celebrity Cruises team descend on the super swanky Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge for an exclusive wine tasting evening hosted by renowned expert Oz Clarke.

Travelling with a family...holiday advice for Mums and Dads

Claire Winsor - Posted Monday 18th Feb 2013

As a new mum-to-be myself, I'm already getting hints and tips from all my already-mum-friends and I'm readily absorbing them like a sponge...Claire Winsor takes a look at some holiday advice for Mums and Dads.

The Pope resigns, Vine goes viral, Norway storms ahead in the digital race and a bit of holiday romance

Siren Communications - Posted Friday 15th Feb 2013

Friday is once again upon us - and as we come to the end of the year's most romantic week, we look back on 7 days of social media stories.

Siren Communications launches 'Siren Broadcast'

Victoria - Posted Thursday 14th Feb 2013

Siren Communications launches ‘Siren Broadcast’ - affordable, engaging and impactful content generation

Making the most of the weekend

Katie - Posted Tuesday 12th Feb 2013

Whilst alleviating the post-Christmas come down by booking a holiday somewhere (anywhere) warmer is still very much at the top of the list for most people by 2nd January, there has been a definite move towards passing on the annual two week break and making the most of every weekend instead...

Super Bowl powercuts, 24/7 social media, educational tweets and new token for Monopoly fans

Ed Maule - Posted Friday 08th Feb 2013

This week Siren Communications discusses Brazil’s social media potential, the power cut caused by booty shaking Beyoncé and everyone’s favourite board game, Monopoly…

Airlines on Twitter, QR codes and touch screen Blackberry's

Lauren - Posted Friday 01st Feb 2013

This week the British weather resembles something...well, a bit more British, compared with last week's artic conditions. But before you battle the wind and the rain, grab a cup of tea and take 5 minutes to read this week's Siren Communications' social media round up.

Happy Birthday to the London Underground

Kate - Posted Thursday 31st Jan 2013

150 years ago on 9 January 1863, the world's first underground train set off from Paddington station travelling 3.5 miles to Farringdon...

Google glasses, the art of essay writing and a Twitter quitter

Victoria - Posted Friday 25th Jan 2013

We’ve had snow, ice, slush and pretty much everything the elements can throw at us this week. So, before you don your snow-boots, put up your brolly or reach for the thermals, grab 5 minutes to read about the headlines in the online world in this week’s Siren Communications social media round-up.

The use of video in travel

Victoria - Posted Thursday 24th Jan 2013

As many of you know, with the launch of ‘Siren Broadcast’, we’ve been getting very excited about the opportunities for online video in travel.

Social media popstars, Facebook Graph Search, worldwide online travel guides and an iPad potty

Katie - Posted Friday 18th Jan 2013

This week we have mostly been waiting for it to start snowing in London (*news flash* the snow has now arrived!) and avoiding all ‘beef’ burgers … Don’t worry, we’ve still managed to pull together the latest social media roundup for you. Have a great weekend.

Underwater smartphones, Chinese Twitter and a social media butler

Stacey - Posted Friday 11th Jan 2013

As the first full week of 2013 comes to a close and Christmas becomes a long-distant memory, take a break from the New Year mayhem and have a read through this week’s social media round up.

Econsultancy - a weekly round up

Ed - Posted Friday 11th Jan 2013

2013 has arrived and we are well and truly back in the swing of things! So, with the New Year comes a new Econsultancy round up……I hear the cheers!

Post-Christmas holiday booking, the web celebrates its 30th and a tweeting policeman

Leanne - Posted Friday 04th Jan 2013

To welcome in 2013 we present the first Siren Communications social media round up of the year – enjoy!

New Year's Eve: Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight?

Emma - Posted Friday 28th Dec 2012

Christmas is over and while we reminisce over the amount of food we’ve consumed over the past few days, we begin to ponder the question which surfaces every year as we approach 31st December: “What are we going to do on New Year’s Eve?”

The final social media round up of 2012

Natalie - Posted Friday 21st Dec 2012

2012 has been a phenomenal year for the travel industry. With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and the Olympic Games, 2012 has proved a hugely exciting but challenging year for all of us.

The TTG Christmas poem

Ed - Posted Thursday 20th Dec 2012

We are loving the TTG Christmas poem....time to get in the festive spirit!

Festive fun at Siren Towers

Stacey - Posted Monday 17th Dec 2012

The Christmas season is well and truly upon us now. We have our Siren tree up, the edible treats around the office are copious...

Siren Communications Festive Food Blog – Sausage Rolls

Ed - Posted Monday 17th Dec 2012

As we approach Christmas with anticipation and excitement, here at Siren Communications we are continuing our festive food reviews.

The Twitter/Facebook war continues, London’s weather obsession, the Pope tweets for the first time and the Twitter trends of 2012

Kate O'Brien - Posted Friday 14th Dec 2012

Take a step back from the festive frenzy, grab a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and enjoy the latest social media news hitting the headlines this week…

Siren Communications Festive Food Blog – Mince Pies

Ed - Posted Monday 10th Dec 2012

We start our ‘festive food blog’ with a critique of a Christmas classic, the humble, but wonderful, mince pie. On Friday afternoon we gathered for a mass mince pie tasting session and compared three high street giants alongside our very own Claire Winsor, who put herself forward to take on the big guns with her home baked seasonal treats.

A Royal baby, the Pope joins Twitter, Air New Zealand PR fail, social media in the city and invisible children

Matt Chandler - Posted Friday 07th Dec 2012

Less than three weeks to go until Christmas and the cold weather has hit
So, take a load off, grab a cuppa and read up on all the social media news that’s fit to be writ…

'An Evening of High Tease' video

Leanne Gosford - Posted Thursday 06th Dec 2012

To celebrate the launch of The Grosvenor Hotel's Victorian parlour style Lounge, and new monthly burlesque event, Siren Communications helped host 'An Evening of High Tease'

Damien Hirst’s Commode Chair goes under the hammer at the Dreweatts urban art sale

Ed - Posted Tuesday 04th Dec 2012

A piece of urban art - Damien Hirst's ‘Commode Chair for 100% Weird', is being sold by auctioneers Dreweatts

Friends, babies, hobbits and councillors all make the cut in this week’s social media round up.

Stacey - Posted Friday 30th Nov 2012

Siren Communications social media round up for the week is now online

“Hello darling, here’s my business card. I’m sorry, it’s got fake blood on it.”

Victoria - Posted Friday 30th Nov 2012

Siren Communications launched ‘An Evening of High Tease’ at The Grosvenor Hotel, with special guest star burlesque dancer Bettsie Bon Bon, to celebrate the final stages of the Hotel’s multi-million pound refurbishment and the grand opening of its new Victorian Lounge.

Econsultancy and Mashable round up

Ed - Posted Thursday 29th Nov 2012

It's been a couple of weeks, but the Econsultancy and Mashable round up is back...

Here's a quick summary of three stories I saw last week...

#Twitterfail - Crisis Management and Social Media

Ed - Posted Wednesday 28th Nov 2012

The Crisis Management and Social Media session video from this year's Social Travel Market is now online.

Fancy a Banksy in your bedroom or a Warhol in your washroom? Place your bets at the final ever Dreweatts Urban art sale

Natalie - Posted Tuesday 27th Nov 2012

Art lovers have the chance to grab themselves some of the world’s finest urban pieces, including a unique silkscreen by the king of modern art, Andy Warhol, valued at £50,000 - £70,000, at the last ever Dreweatts Urban Art sale this winter.

Off the beaten path: The appeal of living like a local when on holiday

Matt - Posted Monday 26th Nov 2012

Whether you’re a member of the budget backpacker brigade or the jet-set junta, there is no denying the appeal of an authentic tourism experience. So on your next trip, ditch the big bus tour and get rid of the guide book. And believe me, you won’t regret it.

British Airways tweet goes viral, X-Factor death threats, New York Times, Facebook and Yahoo! and the launch of Snoox

Claire Winsor - Posted Friday 23rd Nov 2012

It’s been a busy week here at Siren Towers and a busy week in the world of social media too, as our desks were literally inundated with stories this week. We’ve tried to cherry pick the very best for your social media roundup. So, sit back, relax and enjoy…

Burlesque dancers, new ship launches & the Coca-Cola ad – It’s Chrisssssstmaaaaaas!

Natalie - Posted Monday 19th Nov 2012

The Coca-Cola ad has made it onto our screens which can mean only one thing - Christmas is nearly here! As well as pondering how the last 12 months have gone so quickly, we’ve been busy preparing for a hectic few week before the festive holidays arrive.

W1 Restaurant launches at The Cumberland hotel

Victoria - Posted Friday 16th Nov 2012

Last night, Siren Communications helped our client Guoman Hotels re-launch its Michelin-standard W1 Restaurant at The Cumberland hotel.

Pimped up Twitter, celebrities in trouble, BBC radio & a few infographics

Katie - Posted Friday 16th Nov 2012

This week we have mostly been recovering from World Travel Market, watching D-List celebrities turn on Christmas lights and counting down the days until it is acceptable to start mainlining mince pies… Don’t worry, we have still managed to pull together the latest social media roundup for you. Have a great weekend.

World Travel Market / Social Travel Market Video Blog

Ed - Posted Friday 16th Nov 2012

Last week, Siren Communications ventured down to World Travel Market & Social Travel Market.

Social Travel Market - A review of day 2

Ed Maule - Posted Friday 09th Nov 2012

All good things must come to an end...

So, this year's Social Travel Market has come to a close. After two days of sessions and presentations, I think it would be hard to argue that it's been anything but a roaring success. Seminars have been engaging, informative, practical. Most importantly of all, they have highlighted the importance and benefit of social media in the travel and leisure industry.

Barack Obama, 'iPhone eye' and Pinterest 'secret boards'

Ed Maule - Posted Friday 09th Nov 2012

Well, what a week! It's been a busy one here at Siren. World Travel Market (WTM) has been as big and as bustling as ever with stands from across the globe turning the Excel in London into a global marketplace. Around the world in 80 days? If you were quick you could do it in 80 minutes down at London’s docklands!

This year also saw the second Social Travel Market (STM) running alongside WTM, providing attendees with insights and practical advice on how social media can work for the travel industry.

But with all this talk of WTM & STM, let us not forget that the world of social media continues to surprise, entertain and sometimes shock us - here are three stories we've picked up this week...

Social Travel Market - A review of day 1

Ed - Posted Thursday 08th Nov 2012

The message of Social Travel Market (Day 1) was a simple one – it’s been a year of development and innovation in the world of digital communications and now, more than ever, social media is key to the travel industry. It's key to marketing, it's key to communications and it's key to brand awareness.

Rachel O'Connor contributes to a Specialists Opinion Former insert in PR Week

- Posted Thursday 08th Nov 2012

Rachel O'Connor contributes to a Specialists Opinion Former insert - PR Week: Escape the economic blues.

Instagram, Facebook campaigning, online opinion sharing, social media fashion fail & a spooky Google homepage

Emma - Posted Friday 02nd Nov 2012

It’s officially November, meaning that it’s acceptable to start thinking about Christmas presents, fireworks and, for the boys, it’s time to deliberate over their ability to grow a funky moustache. So before you head off for a weekend of "oohing" and "aahing’, put the kettle on, sit back and enjoy this week’s social media round up.

Social Travel Market. It's just around the corner...

Ed - Posted Friday 02nd Nov 2012

Here at Siren Communications we are counting down the days to this year’s Social Travel Market. The two day event (Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th) next week runs alongside World Travel Market. A variety of presentations, sessions and seminars aimed to help with the navigation of the wonderful world of social media.

Siren Communications Econsultancy and Mashable Weekly Round up

Ed - Posted Monday 29th Oct 2012

Another week passes and it’s been a busy one as usual for the bloggers at Econsultancy and Mashable.

3 stories that gabbed our attention this week.....

Online animal tracking, Facebook viral scams and Superman the blogger

Stacey - Posted Friday 26th Oct 2012

It’s time for our weekly social media round up and we’re also taking the opportunity to let you know that Siren Communications is sponsoring this year’s Social Travel Market, the social media conference at World Travel Market. The two day event takes place within the ExCel centre in London from Wednesday 7th to Thursday 8th November 2012, and will include a full schedule of seminars and workshops to help companies navigate the minefield of the social media world. A list of all social media and digital focussed sessions can be found here or for more information, please give us a call on 020 8237 1210.

Shaping social media – what’s on the horizon for the travel industry?

Ed - Posted Friday 26th Oct 2012

Siren is sponsoring this year's Social Travel Market. Running alongside World Travel Market, the two day event (7-8th November) will include a full schedule of seminars and workshops to help companies navigate the minefield of the social media world. Our guest blog discusses how social media is being utilised within the travel industry and what digital communications may look like in the future

Siren Communications Econsultancy and Mashable Weekly Round up

Ed - Posted Monday 22nd Oct 2012

Here at Siren Communications we know how important it is to keep on top of all things travel PR, marketing and brand communications. Econsultancy and Mashable, two of the world’s leading online marketing and social media publications, are a fantastic source of news/views. There’s a wealth of information on the sites, but with so much to do & so little time, filtering out some of the more useful information can be tough.

We’ve picked out 3 articles from the last 7 days, studied them in detail and pulled out relevant facts, figures and take home points.

ABTA conference, hijacking hashtags, US election, skydiving at the speed of sound and Bodyform tells men the truth

Leanne - Posted Friday 19th Oct 2012

Another week flies by at the speed of a skydiver. Here's our round up of a few of this week's social media stories

Deliziando Food Festival media evening hosted by Siren

Claire - Posted Thursday 18th Oct 2012

Siren hosted a media evening of delicious, authentic Italian cuisine on Tuesday 16th October 2012, to mark the launch of the Deliziando Food Festival

Wish you were…there – the power of nostalgia when booking a holiday

Leanne - Posted Monday 15th Oct 2012

Throughout 2012, we've been taken on a trip down memory lane - old advertising campaigns have re-emerged and been given a new lease of life to celebrate anniversaries. If the sight of a retro brochure tugs at the heart strings, is it fair to say that nostalgia has a lot to answer for when booking a holiday?

Smart phones take to the skies, holidays go virtual, David Cameron starts tweeting, Facebook takes inspiration from Pinterest and Boris Johnson does Gangnam style

Natalie - Posted Friday 12th Oct 2012

With less than 11 weeks to go until Christmas, we are well and truly geared up for the winter months. Embrace the chill outside and make time to warm up with a cuppa and read this week’s Siren social media round up…

‘Hot to Trott’ at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London

Ed - Posted Friday 12th Oct 2012

The Ripley's time trial challenge - can anyone beat Laura Trott?

A taste of authentic Italy in London this October - The ‘Deliziando Italia’ Food Festival at the Melia White House hotel -

Siren - Posted Tuesday 09th Oct 2012

Following the success of London’s first Deliziando Italia food festival in April this year, the Melia White House hotel is proud to announce its highly anticipated return later this month. From 15th – 28th October 2012, the hotel will once again play host to a wide selection of delicacies from the Emilia-Romagna region in Northeast Italy, showcasing delicious, authentic cuisine and introducing Londoners to the very best that Italy has to offer, right on their doorstep.

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

Siren - Posted Monday 08th Oct 2012

Our latest client, The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show, enjoyed roaring trade over the weekend with its fabulous show at Vinopolis in Borough Market.

Exclusive Madagascar 3 screening hosted by Royal Caribbean International

Siren - Posted Monday 08th Oct 2012

Royal Caribbean International hosted an advance screening of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

Siren to partner with Social Travel Market

Ed - Posted Monday 08th Oct 2012

We're delighted to be partnering with WTM Social Travel Market for the second year running as official communications partner.

Mercedes ads, Tripadvisor goes shopping, Facebook data, red carpet retailers & a rather nifty infographic

Matt - Posted Friday 05th Oct 2012

October is here - leaves of all colours, Bonfire Night fireworks, and of course, another installment of our weekly social media round up (best enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa and a bowl of warm soup). Bon appétit!

Get a taste of the high life at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

Emma Mathews - Posted Thursday 04th Oct 2012

Ever fancied sipping on a thousand pound single malt or enjoying some of the world’s rarest whiskies? Well now you can thanks to the highly anticipated return of The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show.

A few lessons learned at Social Media Week (London 2012)

Ed - Posted Monday 01st Oct 2012

Last week saw the return of Social Media Week – a global event spanning 5 continents, 9 countries, 12 cities and 36,000 participants.

Finding Nemo, Murdoch kneels before Google, Special K launches social currency, Facebook faces privacy issues and a resignation letter goes viral

Emma - Posted Friday 28th Sep 2012

I think we can safely say that autumn is well and truly here. Here at Siren towers the heating is on and the scarves are out. So before you go online to find that must have winter coat, grab a cuppa and read our social media round up.

The ‘Deliziando Italia' Food Festival at the Melia White House hotel

Emma Mathews - Posted Wednesday 26th Sep 2012

Following the success of London's first Deliziando Italia food festival in April this year, the Melia White House hotel is proud to announce its highly anticipated return this autumn.

Customer Service - A few thoughts

Siren - Posted Monday 24th Sep 2012

We at Siren have been reflecting on what we’ve seen and heard over these past few months and what it is we can learn from summer 2012

Social networks in the travel industry, product reviews on Facebook, a Twitter facelift and one supermarket gets a little more than it bargained for

Claire Winsor - Posted Friday 21st Sep 2012

There’s a definite autumnal chill in the air this week and, in the wake of our successful sporting summer, it’s now the landscape outside the windows at Siren Towers that’s turning a triumphant shade of gold.

The Real Legacy of Summer 2012

Siren - Posted Friday 14th Sep 2012

Alas, boo hoo and ‘what are we going to do now?’…………the golden summer is sadly over :( As the glimmer of the final #London2012 Olympic Gold Medal fades into the sunset and the last bus load of #TeamGB / #paralympicsGB talent leaves the Mall, our thoughts turn to the real legacy of Summer 2012.

Nike's twitter campaign banned, Facebook launches 'Facebook stories' and airports embrace social media

Natalie - Posted Friday 14th Sep 2012

As the nation mourns the fact that there is no longer always something good on television, or that it’s no longer acceptable to plan the day around watching sports you didn’t even know existed, the time has come to admit defeat… the Olympic and Paralympic games are all over.

To get you over the hump, grab a cuppa and take five minutes to review what has been happening in the world of social media this week.

Ryanair boss hits back, iPhone 5 launch, Facebook cracks down on fake 'likes' and Facebook faces more share cut challenges

Emma Mathews - Posted Friday 07th Sep 2012

We are nearing the end of the Paralympic Games and with 81 medals and counting, Great Britain is on course to smash their target. So before we get geared up for another golden weekend with our extraordinary Paralympians, take a break from all the sports mayhem and check out the latest news in social media.

Accor scraps WiFi charges, Amazon launches AmazonLocal, top travel apps and a new fake follower tool threatens to diminish celebrity Twitter accounts

Victoria Savill - Posted Friday 31st Aug 2012

With the Agitos now adorning Tower Bridge and Wednesday’s stunning Opening Ceremony firmly re-igniting the Paralympic spirit, we’re waving our Paralympics GB flags and getting very excited about the sporting times ahead! So on your marks, get set, go for this week’s Siren Social Media roundup!

Sneak peek into London’s hottest new bar…

Emma Mathews - Posted Thursday 30th Aug 2012

Award-winning bar tender and the man behind renowned The Whistling Shop in Shoreditch and Purl in Marylebone, is to unveil his brand new bar at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show during the weekend of 6-7 October 2012.

Ryanair passenger vents frustration on Facebook, Thomson announces new social media experience, social media growth for Adidas, McDonald’s improved social media campaign and Tetley reveal new advert

Emma Mathews - Posted Friday 24th Aug 2012

Before we all head off to dance away the bank holiday weekend at Notting Hill Carnival, take a look at this week’s round up of all things social media.

The Tower Hotel announced as The Mayor's Thames Festival 2012 Corporate Hospitality Partner

Emma Mathews - Posted Thursday 23rd Aug 2012

The Tower Hotel has been announced as the first ever corporate hospitality partner for The Mayor's Thames Festival 2012.

Facebook and Twitter to replace postcards? Google expands, 1.5 million people download BBC smartphone app, Mo Farah mania and Facebook stock prices hit rock bottom

Leanne Gosford - Posted Friday 17th Aug 2012

Now the Olympics have come to a close and we’re all getting back into the swing of normal life we’ve taken a look at the impact online in the Siren social media round up.

Enjoy!

The Sirens

Thomas Cook launches virtual Facebook game, Bingo Friendzy, Jessica Ennis triumphs in social media and internet trolls cause BBC presenter to quit Twitter

Sally Crossley - Posted Friday 10th Aug 2012

Olympic fever is still very much in the air at Siren HQ, Team GB now have 22 gold medals, their best haul since 1908! As the closing ceremony looms, take a little break out of all the excitement to catch up on this week’s social media round up.

Gold rush, social media Olympics, sporting history, Twitter trolls, hotel room rate fixing and the London Eye glows gold

Natalie Eales - Posted Friday 03rd Aug 2012

As Great Britain has struck gold not just once, but five times this week, we’re feeling more patriotic than ever in the Siren HQ office. It’s a challenge tougher than winning an Olympic medal but try to tear yourself away from the TV screen for five minutes and give your vocal chords a well-deserved rest to catch up on the latest Siren Communications social media round up. Warning: if you think this will be an Olympic free zone, look away now…

Goldie's Althleticizm Exhibition

- Posted Friday 03rd Aug 2012

Siren’s client, The Cumberland hotel, is one of London’s most iconic and contemporary hotels. With its glass walls, striking lighting and gallery-like space, the hotel’s foyer is fast becoming a must-use venue for showcasing contemporary art.

GOLDIE ATHLETICIZM

Emma Mathews - Posted Thursday 02nd Aug 2012

Twelve of Britain’s leading Olympic hopefuls have been painted by urban art pioneer Goldie.

Siren's Summer Newsletter

- Posted Monday 30th Jul 2012

WELCOME TO SUMMER! Here’s a much needed update from the team at Siren.

Gold, silver and bronze - which brands are walking home with the medals in the lead up to the Games…

Matt Chandler - Posted Friday 27th Jul 2012

The clock has almost struck twelve on the countdown to world’s greatest sporting event (we’re not an official sponsor so we hesitant to say the ‘O’ word) and lo and behold the sun has decided to make an appearance! The corporates have taken over the athletes village, the VIP’s have taken over the ‘zil’ lanes and the zillionaires have taken over the lovely St. Katherine’s docks with some of the world’s biggest yachts. Amidst all of the excitement, even the world of social media hasn’t remained unscathed, with brands around the globe seemingly competing for gold in the most innovative campaign category. So sit back, relax and enjoy expert commentary from Siren Tower’s on the various competitors in this week’s social media round up...

Meet the Makers at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

Emma Mathews - Posted Tuesday 24th Jul 2012

Meet the marvellous minds behind your favourite whisky brands as part of the ‘Meet the Maker’ theme at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show this year.

A tweet less sunny, football’s social media own goals, Beckham makes the Games, get ahead of the Games – online and iPad protoypes

Sarah Rathbone - Posted Friday 20th Jul 2012

The social media Olympics – gold medal winners and losers

It’s the final countdown to the London 2012 Olympics and so there is a distinct sporting theme to this week’s social media round up.

CRUISING THROUGH BOROUGH MARKET: A CULINARY JOURNEY

Matt Chandler - Posted Monday 16th Jul 2012

It had been the perfect start to a summer media event. The vendors were opening up their stalls just as we arrived and the sun, much to our group’s surprise, was making its first appearance in what felt like over a month. Wondering where the man of the hour and our special VIP guest was, I turned around only to be confronted by a live lobster with pincers the size of oven mitts a mere centimetres from my face.

Branson supports AFairTaxOnFlying campaign and we check out the Twitterati...

Claire Winsor - Posted Friday 13th Jul 2012

In the wake of Andy Murray’s defeat at Wimbledon, all eyes are now on the race happening across the channel, where our boys are leading the way in the 99th Tour de France, currently in both 1st and 2nd place! Meanwhile, here in the UK, it’s been another incredibly wet week. The rain continues to lash down, frizz levels in the office have reached their peak and we’re all starting to develop webbed toes. But here at Siren Towers, we’ve temporarily downed tools from building our Arc to bring you our weekly social media round up.

Bike victims strike back, SWISS widens its social media, ringing is retro, pin-it on Travelavenue and the Craigslist challenge

Emma Mathews - Posted Friday 06th Jul 2012

We are nearing the end of the second week of Wimbledon and as usual Andy Murray has us all on tenterhooks as he once again enters the semi-finals. So if like Princess Kate you can’t bear to watch, turn the TV on mute and take a moment to read our weekly social media round up.

The Siren team attend an 'unbelievable' event on behalf of client, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London

Natalie - Posted Wednesday 04th Jul 2012

Where can you host an event alongside the world's tallest man, a picture of the Queen made out of pennies and a life-sized knitted Ferrari? Ripley's Believe It Or Not! London of course....

Gravy Travel Technology unveils debut product - Sherpa to help lift occupancy rates in holiday rentals sector

- Posted Monday 02nd Jul 2012

Start-up business Gravy Travel Technology is targeting the growing holiday rentals market with its first product, Sherpa.

New service Bloggabase.com, the Femfresh debacle continues, judgement reserved on the appeal of Paul Chambers and Visit England delivers witty twitter feed during the England football game

- Posted Friday 29th Jun 2012

The sun is finally shining and the spice girls have reformed, what a week…

Check out the latest social media roundup from the team at Siren.

A Fair Tax on Flying

- Posted Thursday 28th Jun 2012

The new ‘A Fair Tax on Flying' campaign has got off to a flying start in the week since its launch. It has already seen more than 5,000 people get behind it through Twitter, Facebook and various other means and this movement has already encouraged 35 MPs to support the cause and press for government research into the impact on Air Passenger Duty (APD). Although those behind the campaign believe that it needs 100,000 signatures to really make its voice heard.

A trip to the historic BBC Television Centre

Rachel O'Connor - Posted Tuesday 26th Jun 2012

Post the amazing Jubilee celebrations and during one of the busiest news weeks our nation has seen for quite some time, a trip to the historic BBC Television Centre was in order for Rachel O’Connor, Siren’s chief cook and bottle washer.
Rachel took two client representatives from ATPI and Motability Operations along to meet journalists and broadcasters from the BBC’s business and economics unit. Read on for her overview of the day…

Scaling giddy new heights

Stacey Stockwell - Posted Monday 25th Jun 2012

Siren’s Stacey has had a busy few days; hot on the heels of the Celebrity Cruises-themed Vinopolis Masterclass she donned a hard-hat and harness to undertake a charity abseil.

I-Witness

- Posted Monday 25th Jun 2012

London’s great. Sod the weather – some days it’s good, some days it’s bad, but it shouldn’t stop us experiencing all this wonderful city has to offer.

Draw Something is headed for the silver screen, Google Maps to include canal and river paths and Mary’s Meals causes a frenzy on Twitter

- Posted Friday 22nd Jun 2012

Well this has been a funny week weather wise – when we first began to type this week’s Social Media Roundup, the sun was streaming through the window, every person who walked by was wearing a pair of ubiquitous Havaianas and Ray Bans (and we’re not even in uber trendy Shoreditch!) and life at Siren Towers, with a constant stream of ice-creams from the corner shop, was good. Well, the weather seems to have turned but we’re not letting it dampen our spirits, so unwrap a mini milk and enjoy this week’s online news:

Celebrity Cruises-themed Masterclass at Vinopolis

Stacey Stockwell - Posted Thursday 21st Jun 2012

Siren’s Stacey was lucky enough to enjoy a themed Masterclass at Vinopolis, London’s premium taste experience recently. The Flavours of the Atlantic Coast Masterclass, which is part of a partnership between Vinopolis and Celebrity Cruises, took guests on a gastronomic journey from England, down through France, Spain and Portugal.

Business is booming at Business Travel Market 2012

Claire Winsor - Posted Wednesday 20th Jun 2012

The 4th annual Business Travel Market took place at the ExCel Centre in London last week, bringing the cream of the Business Travel industry together. Siren Communications attended on the Wednesday and noted an atmosphere of genuine optimism from exhibitors, as 2012 appears to mark a return to business as usual.

England win the Euro Twitter competition, we’re a nation of holiday boasters, your chance to dictate a stranger’s travels and new app helps us avoid negative messages

Stacey Stockwell - Posted Friday 15th Jun 2012

The Euro 2012 tournament is well underway and England has even managed to surprise us all with a draw against France, so before you all go off to cheer on the ‘Mighty England’ against Sweden this evening, take a moment to catch up on the goings on in the world of social media this week with the Siren Communications Social Media Round Up.
Have a great weekend,
The Sirens

The i's have it

Natalie (Siren) - Posted Friday 15th Jun 2012

Siren’s Natalie attended the i newspaper reader event at the London Transport Museum on Wednesday evening...

Vineyard tasting tour hosted by Oz Clarke added to wine harvest holiday

- Posted Tuesday 12th Jun 2012

Wine drinkers can enjoy testing and honing their taste buds this harvest season with one of the UK’s most seasoned palates as Oz Clarke leads a holiday to his favourite vineyards, chateaux and wine producing regions in Europe on 13 October 2012.

LinkedIn security breach, networking in the sky, twitter crisis response and London’s transport network goes online for the first time

- Posted Thursday 07th Jun 2012

Siren's social media roundup

Social Media roundup

- Posted Friday 01st Jun 2012

The Royal barge has been dusted off, the Union Jack bunting has been strung up and all across the UK people are set to take to the streets to celebrate HM The Queen’s 60 years on the throne. Now all we need is for the weather to cooperate… So break out the Pimm’s and Lemonade or any other British beverage of choice and sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s Siren social media round-up…

Social Media roundup

- Posted Friday 25th May 2012

As the sun finally makes an appearance this week, ditch the kettle and cool off with a chilled beverage as you indulge in this week’s Siren social media round-up…

Right Royal knees up at Ripley’s Believe it or Not! London

- Posted Friday 25th May 2012

Top capital attraction Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London is making sure that HM The Queen isn’t the only one celebrating this summer.

Has there ever been a better time to be British?

- Posted Wednesday 23rd May 2012

There’s a fantastic summer in store this year. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Olympic Games and impending win for England in the Euro footie championships (OK, so we’re allowed a bit of poetic licence).

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 18th May 2012

With the football season over, the question on everyone’s lips has to be what are we all going to do with ourselves until the Euros starts in three weeks’ time? Our social media round up is a good enough place to start…

Experience the wonderful world of whisky at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show

- Posted Wednesday 16th May 2012

16 May 2012 – Join whisky-lovers from the UK and around the world for a luxurious food and whisky tasting experience at this year’s The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show. Taking place at Vinopolis, London’s premium wine and spirit destination, the Show will run across the weekend of 6th-7th October 2012 from 12pm-6pm. Tickets are available to buy now.

Travel Matters Opinion

Rachel O'Connor - Posted Tuesday 15th May 2012

I was a one of a group of 200 industry executives who attended the ABTA Travel Matters conference at Millbank last week. The morning session was slick, succinct and full of very relevant and stimulating content. What was also refreshing was that the panel of excellent speakers was drawn from a broader church than usual which, in my humble opinion, made for very worthwhile morning of discussion on issues affecting the British travel industry.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 11th May 2012

Rounding off another busy week here’s Siren’s scope on the social media world for your viewing pleasure.

The Sirens

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 04th May 2012

We’re not going to mention the weather, or the ‘are we in drought/are we not in drought’ headlines that seem to jam every media outlet, instead we’re looking to the online world for this week’s Siren Social Media Round Up. Have a great bank holiday weekend (and don’t forget your brolly/sunglasses…)

Nell McAndrew lends support to the 2012 Soldier Challenge

- Posted Friday 04th May 2012

Fitness supremo and model Nell McAndrew is urging people to get behind the Soldier Challenge and follow in her winning footsteps. At last year’s first ever Soldier Challenge, Nell was part of the winning team – the team who completed the most tasks, drills and challenges within the four hour event window.

Good guys prosper in ATOL changes

- Posted Tuesday 01st May 2012

Here’s a question… what do Whitehall mandarins, politicians and sharks have in common?

Plenty of possible answers, we know. The one we’re looking for, though, is all about gestation periods.

Siren Communications appoints Claire Winsor as Account Director, Travel

- Posted Tuesday 01st May 2012

Siren Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Winsor as Account Director, Travel. Claire’s appointment reinforces the strength of Siren’s travel and tourism portfolio and growth in this area.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 27th Apr 2012

We know it’s good for our gardens and that it must be doing something to help the drought situation but we can’t help feeling mightily fed up with the rain. To take your mind off the great British weather, grab a cuppa and take five minutes to see what’s happening in social media this week. It’s probably still raining outside as you read this…

Get a taste of authentic Italy in London with the ‘Deliziando Italia’ Food Festival at the Melia White House hotel

- Posted Friday 20th Apr 2012

Londoners can experience a taste of Italy at London’s first Deliziando Italia food festival at the Melia White House hotel.

Social media round up

- Posted Friday 20th Apr 2012

With summer on its way and less than 100 days to go until the greatest show on Earth comes to town (we cannot mention the ‘O’ word as we are not an official sponsor and are in no way wholly or partially affiliated with the biggest event of the summer), the social media stratosphere is heating up! So after a long week at the office, grab a cold Pimms and lemonade, kick back & relax and catch up with the latest Siren Social Media round up

A right Royal treat for the Capital this summer

- Posted Wednesday 18th Apr 2012

With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee just around the corner, check out the Capital’s Royal hotspots with the money saving London Pass.

Siren's Spring Newsletter

- Posted Monday 16th Apr 2012

WELCOME TO SPRING! Here’s a much needed
update from the team at Siren.

Social media round up

Sally Crossley - Posted Friday 13th Apr 2012

Social Media Round Up from the Siren team!

Experience Europe’s best vineyards with the new Vinopolis Masterclass

Emma Mathews - Posted Friday 13th Apr 2012

Head to Vinopolis, London’s premium wine and food pairing destination, on 19 April to enjoy a bespoke tasting Masterclass developed by Vinopolis senior wine expert Tom Forrest. The Masterclass has been created as part of Vinopolis’ new partnership with luxury cruise line, Celebrity Cruises, and will feature European wines from vineyards such as Bordeaux, Rioja and Quinta da Aveleda.

Make the most of the capital this Marathon weekend

Emma Mathews - Posted Wednesday 11th Apr 2012

With tens of thousands of runners limbering-up ahead of the annual London Marathon, spectators can make the most of their time in the capital with the money-saving London Pass.

MEDAL WINNING CHAT FOR CRUISE FANS

- Posted Friday 06th Apr 2012

On 26 April as part of our work with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell joined friends and fans of Royal Caribbean International to share her top holiday and fitness tips in a live Facebook chat.

Social media round up

Stacey Stockwell - Posted Thursday 05th Apr 2012

With the long Easter weekend almost upon us, the Siren Communications Social Media Round Up is reaching you slightly earlier than usual. So before you all head off for four days of gorging on chocolate eggs take a look at what’s been going on in the online world this past week.

Happy Easter,

The Sirens

Great British days out enjoy an accessible boost -

Stacey Stockwell - Posted Thursday 05th Apr 2012

Disabled motorists will find exploring Britain’s attractions a breeze this year, thanks to the new online edition of The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain. As the UK relishes its year in the spotlight, the fourth edition of the Guide highlights some of the UK’s best days out including Olympic venues, beautiful scenic drives and great British landmarks.

Voyages of Discovery cruises into rivers for 2012

- Posted Tuesday 03rd Apr 2012

Voyages of Discovery (www.voyagesofdiscovery.co.uk / 0844 324 0966) has launched its first-ever river cruising programme, European River Cruises.
Cruise through central European rivers, the Rhine and the Danube, or discover Russia’s waterway, the River Volga, whilst experiencing a tailor-made programme of shore excursions.

Réunion bar invites guests to take a trip down memory lane with

- Posted Tuesday 03rd Apr 2012

The Grosvenor Hotel’s stylish Réunion bar has revealed an exclusive limited edition Old Fashioned Sweet Shoppe themed cocktail menu which will be available throughout the month of April.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 30th Mar 2012

British summertime is officially here (thank god!) but if that good news isn’t enough, the Siren Social Media round up is sure to raise a smile. Grab your sunnies, sit back in your oversized deck chair and catch up with what’s going on in the social media stratosphere this week.
The Siren Communications team.

A very British afternoon tea… Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in true royal style at Guoman’s Five-Star Royal Horseguards hotel

- Posted Wednesday 28th Mar 2012

Celebrate all things British with an afternoon tea to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee at Guoman’s suitably regal, historic five-star The Royal Horseguards, in London’s Whitehall.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 23rd Mar 2012

Spring is sprung, the daffodils are blooming and it’s probably time to get out in the fresh air rather than stuck inside the office. But if you are chained to your desk, have a gander at this week’s online round-up from Siren Communications…

Agony or Egg-stasy? Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London challenges visitors to Russian Roul-egg

- Posted Wednesday 21st Mar 2012

Thrill-seekers hunting an Easter surprise could end up with egg on their faces at top capital attraction Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London this half term.

Keeping up with social media trends

- Posted Wednesday 21st Mar 2012

Keeping up with social media trends is a full-time job for some people (you know the type, we won’t comment on their ironic fashion sense). While we’d never claim to be like that – Siren folks are far more rounded – we thought we’d take a few moments to have our say on the latest site that’s grabbing media attention, namely Pinterest.

MORE CRUISE OPTIONS FROM SOUTHAMPTON MAKES FOR NO-FUSS SUMMER SUNSHINE

- Posted Monday 19th Mar 2012

Cruising from Southampton has become a great deal more fun with news that two activity-packed Royal Caribbean International ships will set sail from the port during the summer of 2013 for the first time

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 16th Mar 2012

CELEBRITY CRUISES ANNOUNCES SIX SHIPS IN EUROPE FOR SUMMER 2013

Emma Mathews - Posted Wednesday 14th Mar 2012

London, 14 March 2012 – From spring 2013, Celebrity Cruises will offer its broadest array of modern luxury cruises on one of the newest fleets of ships in Europe. The six contemporary ships will visit 25 countries from seven departure ports; a total of 88 destinations in Europe, six representing Celebrity Cruises’ ‘firsts’.

Diamond Jubilee prompts strong demand for hotels in London

Emma Mathews - Posted Monday 12th Mar 2012

12 March 2012 – London hotels are set for a royal celebration in June as the capital plays host to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 09th Mar 2012

Siren uncovers the ‘Courtesan’s Boudoir’ at The Grosvenor Hotel Victoria

Leanne Gosford - Posted Thursday 08th Mar 2012

To coincide with Guoman’s The Grosvenor Hotel’s 150th birthday celebrations, Siren was tasked to create a Suite that would return the hotel to its former glory days as one of the grandest hotels in London.

Celebrate six nations of sport with the London Pass

Emma Mathews - Posted Wednesday 07th Mar 2012

As rugby fever sweeps the nation, London Pass holders can get their fill of all the top sports action with access to iconic stadiums, dressing rooms and trophies.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 02nd Mar 2012

As the weather gets milder, take some time out to relax this Friday and learn about all things social with the Siren Communications Social Media Round Up.

Discovery-led cruise ship sails home following its multi million pound refit

- Posted Friday 02nd Mar 2012

Swan Hellenic’s Minerva sailed into Portsmouth today following its multi-million pound winter upgrade programme.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 24th Feb 2012

Check out the latest news in social media.

The Grosvenor Hotel Victoria draws back curtain on

- Posted Thursday 23rd Feb 2012

London’s oldest railway hotel, The Grosvenor Hotel, marks the completion of its 18-month renovation this month with the opening of an opulent suite commemorating its most infamous former guest.

Collaboration by iPad replacing boring presentations, reveals Meetingsbooker.com

- Posted Thursday 23rd Feb 2012

It’s the news that business folk across the world have been waiting to hear – meetings consisting of boring presentations are rapidly becoming a thing of the past!

The rise of tablet computers such as the iPad is transforming the way executives are getting together, with forward-thinking companies opting for event spaces that encourage employees to work together on hand-held devices.

Open wide… World Sword Swallowers Day heads to the Capital

- Posted Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012

Sore throat getting you down this winter? Spare a thought for the three outrageous performers heading to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London, to mark World Sword Swallowers Day 2012.

Social media roundup

- Posted Thursday 16th Feb 2012

Our latest roundup of what's going on in the online world.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 10th Feb 2012

After a snowy and incredibly chilly week (with more of the same on the way), it’s time to get comfy, snuggle down under the obligatory many many layers and grab a hot drink to catch up on the latest in the online world.

“Don’t scratch my million pound motor!”

- Posted Monday 06th Feb 2012

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! scales all new heights as a bright red knitted Ferrari enters the popular attraction, while a classic Swarovski-covered Mini-Cooper exits
-all through the roof of the 5-story building -

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 03rd Feb 2012

February has arrived and with it the cold weather. So, if you’re like us and just about ready to hibernate, take five, grab a cup of your favourite piping hot beverage and cosy up with the Siren Comms gang and our weekly social media round up...

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 27th Jan 2012

January is almost over but if you’re still suffering from the Winter blues, why not take five, grab a cuppa and catch up on the latest goings-on in the ‘Twittersphere’ this week with the Siren Communications social media round up...

Travel 2 celebrates 30 years with year-long party

- Posted Tuesday 24th Jan 2012

Travel agents across the country are being invited to get in the party spirit throughout 2012 as the trade-only operator puts the fun back into travel with a series of glittering events, competitions and incentives.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 20th Jan 2012

Love-in’ the city

- Posted Friday 20th Jan 2012

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner treat the one you love to a romantic break in the Capital with the London Pass.

Guoman Hotels’ The Grosvenor Hotel returns to former glory for London’s golden year

- Posted Friday 20th Jan 2012

London’s oldest railway hotel, The Grosvenor Hotel, has come to the end of an extensive interior and exterior refurbishment project, as the world’s eyes turn to the capital for 2012.

LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS – HOTEL MARKET UPDATE

- Posted Wednesday 18th Jan 2012

With the London 2012 Olympic year upon us, TravelClick, the leading hotel market intelligence provider, is using its forward-looking data to provide regular updates of how the London hotel market is performing in terms of demand and rates.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 13th Jan 2012

Don’t feel downtrodden by the January blues, round up your Friday with the latest comings and goings from the web with the Siren Communication social media roundup.

Have a good weekend!

The week in social media

- Posted Thursday 05th Jan 2012

Happy New Year

Hope everyone is managing to stick to their New Year’s resolutions and isn’t missing the mince pies and selection boxes too much. Grab a cuppa and enjoy Siren Communications’ first social media roundup of 2012.

Celebrate Burns Night Scottish style at Vinopolis London

- Posted Thursday 05th Jan 2012

Grab your kilt and head down to London’s premium wine and spirit tasting destination, Vinopolis, on Wednesday 25 January 2012 for a night of haggis and whisky in the ultimate celebration of all things Scottish.

Last Social Media Round-up of 2011

- Posted Wednesday 21st Dec 2011

We’re hope you’re wearing your most festive jumper, rocking a pair of reindeer antlers, humming along to Band Aid and clasping a glass of sweet sherry for this, Siren’s last social media round up of 2011.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 16th Dec 2011

As winter is well and truly upon us, and the gale force winds come knocking on your door – settle down with a warm cup of tea, curl up by the fire and enjoy our pre-Christmas round up of all things social media – only nine days to Christmas!

The week in social media

- Posted Wednesday 30th Nov 2011

T’was the month before Christmas and yet the end of another week here at Siren Communications. With our office decked out like the North Pole, it’s clear that it won’t be too long before Jolly Old St. Nicholas pops down the chimney with iPads, Ugg boots and presents for all. So whether you find yourself on the Naughty or the Nice list, grab yourself a cuppa, some mulled wine or a glass of festively spiked egg nog and take a moment to enjoy our round up of this week in the world of social media.

Social media roundup

- Posted Friday 25th Nov 2011

It’s the end of another cold and rather foggy week but here at Siren Communications we’re looking at it as another week closer to Christmas (we can officially start getting festive next week)! Grab a warm drink (mulled wine, perhaps) and take a moment to enjoy our round up of this week in the world of social media.

Dreweatts Auctioneers have Christmas all wrapped up with their first-ever timed online art auction

- Posted Thursday 17th Nov 2011

Style hunters searching for the ultimate in urban chic can snap up a bargain this Christmas as Dreweatts runs its popular art sale online for the first time.

Siren PR rebrands to Siren Communications

- Posted Monday 14th Nov 2011

As you will no doubt have noticed, the Siren look has changed – along with our name!

Newly upgraded Minerva sets sail into new waters in 2012/13

- Posted Thursday 03rd Nov 2011

Introducing the newly upgraded Minerva, Swan Hellenic has launched its latest 2012/13 brochure featuring cruises throughout the Mediterranean, Baltic, Dubai, India and Vietnam to name but a few.

Royal Caribbean International and Dreamworks Animation Expand Strategic Alliance to Voyager of the Seas

- Posted Thursday 03rd Nov 2011

London, 12 October 2011 – Royal Caribbean International and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have announced that they will extend the DreamWorks Experience to a fifth ship in 2012 - Voyager of the Seas, the largest cruise ship sailing in Asia and Australia.

Give thanks this November at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London

- Posted Thursday 03rd Nov 2011

As the hometown of Robert Ripley celebrates Thanksgiving on 24 November, why not come down to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London and check out all the wonderful attractions from across the pond.

Celebrate your big day with Jimi Hendrix and Gary Rhodes at The Cumberland hotel in central London

- Posted Thursday 03rd Nov 2011

London’s stylish hotel, The Cumberland, has launched a range of unique wedding packages for modern couples looking to tie-the-knot in the heart of the capital.

Remember Movember at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London

- Posted Tuesday 01st Nov 2011

This Movember, when men across the UK are growing moustaches for charity, why not find your own bushy inspiration by visiting Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London. Home to the weird, wonderful and just plain bizarre, there are more than 700 curiosities from all around the world to marvel at.

Visit the best Christmas markets in Europe from just £313 per week with Villarenters.com

- Posted Monday 31st Oct 2011

October 31, 2011 – Get into the festive spirit and visit some of Europe’s best Christmas markets this December with Villarenters.com. Indulge in retail therapy and find perfect handmade gifts for friends or family in Prague, Budapest or Salzburg from just £313 per week. For further information or to book, please visit: www.villarenters.com

Discover the serenity of Asia with Azamara Club Cruises

- Posted Friday 28th Oct 2011

28 October 2011 - Walk on the Great Wall of China or take part in a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, all with Azamara Club Cruises. The destination immersive holiday company is basing one of its ships, Azamara Quest in Asia from January – March 2012 offering six itineraries in the Far East. With longer days in port and more overnight stays, Azamara Club Cruises ensures that guests are fully immersed in exotic Asia and enjoy a rich travel experience.

Cumberland Hotel pop-up art gallery

- Posted Friday 21st Oct 2011

When describing Guoman’s The Cumberland Hotel the words contemporary, iconic and edgy spring to mind. But that’s a claim that many landmark London properties would make....

Royal Caribbean International and Dreamworks Animation Host Red Carpet Premiere of Puss In Boots Onboard Allure Of The Seas

- Posted Wednesday 19th Oct 2011

Allure of the Seas Premiere features appearances by Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek

Festival season is upon us

- Posted Wednesday 30th Nov -0001

Festival season is here. At Siren Towers we're reminiscing about working with
Hunter and getting Kate into her Hunter wellies at Glastonbury, quite a coup.