How to use typefaces effectively
Have you ever wondered about the significance of the style of words you use within your branding? Or how the use of a particular typeface or font can convey different messages to your customer? Come to think of it, what is the difference between a typeface and a font? Don’t worry, we’re going to delve … Read more
Sweet success for jamjar at annual PR awards
Creative communications agency jamjar took home four awards at the annual Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Cymru Wales PRide Awards. The Cowbridge-based agency, which specialises in PR, digital, social, marketing and creative, took home two gold awards and two silver awards on the evening. Held at The Exchange Hotel, which recently re-opened in Cardiff … Read more
ScoutsCymru appoint two new Deputy Chief Commissioners
ScoutsCymru has appointed two new Deputy Chief Commissioners to help drive the movement forward in Wales. Joseph Murphy and Daniel Lyons have been appointed to support the development of ScoutsCymru and the implementation of a new strategy that focuses on giving young people in Wales skills for life. The new Deputy Chief Commissioners will be … Read more
How to reduce stress and increase health and happiness
To coincide with World Mental Health Day, we decided to take a breather here at jamjar HQ and put the kettle on for a chat as part of the Mental Health Foundation’s Tea & Talk initiative. “Talking is good for your mental health…People who are more socially connected to family, friends, colleagues or their community … Read more
New conference strives to improve mental health and wellbeing in Wales
Healthcare professionals from across Wales will come together in Cardiff in October to attend the Together for Mental Health 2019 conference organised by GovConnect, which aims to improve mental health and wellbeing in Wales through partnership working. With the overall cost of mental health issues in Wales estimated at £7.2 billion a year, the conference … Read more
Workers balloting for strike action following “unfair” treatment at Burtons Biscuits’
Workers at the Burton Biscuits factory in Cwmbran are balloting for strike action in light of a dispute over the use of Agency workers following a long running dispute over the “unfair” calculation of holiday allowances and holiday pay. The bakery, well-known for making the world famous Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels, has been baking … Read more
jamjar partners with Cardiff Design Festival to celebrate design in the city
The Cardiff Design Festival is returning to venues throughout the city from 10 to 13 October 2019 after a nine-year hiatus. This year, jamjar is partnering with the festival to offer pro bono PR support. Design is a big part of our business at jamjar and we’re proud to be part of the thriving local … Read more
Law firm donates over £45,000 to 12 local charities
Award winning South Wales law firm, Watkins & Gunn, has been giving back to the local community by donating over £45,000 to 12 different local charities. Through ‘Watkins & Give’, the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, it has so far surprised 10 charities with a mystery donation. There are 2 further mystery donations to go over the coming weeks as part … Read more
What is a Stylescape?
A Stylescape is one of our favourite design tools here at jamjar. Not heard the word before? Anna, our chief creative jammer, talks us through the importance of the branding journey, what a Stylescape is and how it can help you in the initial stages of visualising the aesthetics of a brand identity. What is … Read more