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Practical guides for UK music PR professionals. Written by someone who actually does the work.

Case Studies8 min read

BBC 6 Music Case Study: From 16 Hours to 2 Minutes

Real campaign data from a BBC 6 Music radio promotion campaign. How contact enrichment cut research time from 16 hours to 2 minutes and improved response rates from 9% to 32%.

Contact Intelligence14 min read

BBC Radio Contact Enrichment: The Complete Guide

How to build and maintain verified BBC Radio contact lists across Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, Radio 3, and Asian Network. Station-by-station submission preferences and enrichment workflows.

Pitch Drafting12 min read

BBC Radio Pitch Templates: Station-by-Station Breakdown

Ready-to-adapt pitch templates for BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music, and BBC Introducing. What each station expects, how producers process submissions, and the formats that get responses.

Comparisons11 min read

Best UK Radio Promotion Tools (2026)

An honest comparison of tools used by UK radio promoters in 2026. From spreadsheets and WARM to TAP and SubmitHub -- what each does well, what it doesn't, and which combination actually works.

Pitch Drafting14 min read

Music PR Pitch Writing: The Complete Guide

How to write music PR pitches that actually get responses. Real templates, success rate benchmarks, and the pitch framework used by professional UK agencies.

Contact Intelligence12 min read

Radio Promotion Tips That Actually Work

Practical radio promotion advice from a working UK radio plugger. What actually gets plays, what wastes everyone's time, and how professional agencies run campaigns.

Comparisons10 min read

TAP vs Spreadsheets: Why PR Agencies Switch

A direct comparison of running music PR campaigns from spreadsheets versus TAP. What breaks first, what takes longest, and when the switch makes sense.