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Chris Norton
@chrisnortonpr.bsky.social
Host of the World's Number 1 Marketing Mistakes Pod 👉 http://link.podtrac.com/EMM and Founder of Prohibition PR, PRCA Grand Prix Award Winner 2023. Lecturer on Integrated PR, PR Stunts and LFC fan.

Talks about #Crisis, #socialmedia, #PRstunts #FuckUps
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I was pretty shocked to see that our little podcast has made it to the 2nd position in the Apple Marketing Chart today.

Thanks to everyone who has been listening to the show, I am so thrilled you like it, and it's days like this that make working on it worthwhile.

I suppose we should look for the
Why It’s Called The Tenth Man

If nine people agree on a plan, you appoint one person to argue the opposite. That’s the tenth man. It stops groupthink and catches bad decisions early.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“I’m not even looking at the camera, I’m sitting sideways,” she laughs but that awkward start was the key to her growth. Sometimes, it’s the uncomfortable moments that lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

#OvercomingFear #MarketingTips #MarketingHacks #ProhibitionPR #EmbracingMarketingMistakes
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fresh issue of my LinkedIN Newsletter's up: The Cookie CFOs Hate, The Citations PR Can’t Live Without.

We're talking cookies, citations, and how AI is quietly rewriting what good PR looks like.

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The Cookie CFOs Hate, The Citations PR Can’t Live Without
Hi Mistake Fans, 👋 I’ve just come back from a short break in Corfu with the kids, so I'm trying to get back up to speed. Plenty of sun and too much tzatziki.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I was pretty shocked to see that our little podcast has made it to the 2nd position in the Apple Marketing Chart today.

Thanks to everyone who has been listening to the show, I am so thrilled you like it, and it's days like this that make working on it worthwhile.

I suppose we should look for the
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲’𝘀 not a search engine anymore; it’s an answer engine. You can rank first and still get zero clicks because users find everything, they need before visiting your site.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 to know why.
Why your position one ranking on Google now gets zero clicks
Hi Mistakes Lovers, A quick update from the front lines down here in Leeds. Prohibition PR has just been appointed by Burgess Pet Care to handle its UK public relations, which we are excited about.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading family-run pet food manufacturers, has appointed Prohibition PR to lead its public relations activity as part of its growth strategy. 👋
Pet project: Leeds agency lands PR brief with animal nutrition specialist - Prolific North
Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading family-run pet food manufacturers, has appointed Prohibition PR to lead its public relations activity as part of its growth strategy.
www.prolificnorth.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I am always banging the drum for brand marketing and then I saw this: "Almost 60% of B2B businesses say brand building is not being prioritised due to a perceived lack of ROI." Talk about being short-sighted. Do you think brand is important?
Half of B2B firms say brand building not a priority
Almost 60% of B2B businesses say brand building is not being prioritised due to a perceived lack of ROI.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Just dropped something new on LinkedIn! Head on over to my profile to read the latest or click the link below:

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Free Media Training, Charity Events & Marketing Insights - This Week at Prohibition | Chris Norton
This is how you can use YouTube for lead gen. Thanks to the brilliant David Greiner for sharing his thoughts on how to get the most from our favourite video platform.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:58 AM
MailOnline says it’s lost 89% of clicks from Google when AI Overviews appear. Even ranking #1 now means half the traffic gone.

If the UK’s biggest news site can’t hold its audience, what happens to everyone else?

AI search isn’t the future of visibility, it’s the filter.

#GEO #AEO
October 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It’s out! Check out my new piece on LinkedIn visibility secrets & storytelling strategies.
LinkedIn visibility secrets and storytelling strategies that still actually work
Hi Mistake Lovers, I hope you are all good, I recently had the pleasure of joining David Pisarek from Wow Digital Inc. on his Non-Profit Digital Podcast to talk about something close to my heart: how non-profits can use storytelling to make a bigger impact.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Thanks to @DavidPisarek for having me on his podcast. I talked about the Storytelling Secrets that Increase Donations for the third sector. #charityPR
Storytelling Secrets that Increase Donations with Chris Norton - 125
In this episode of the Non-Profit Digital Success Podcast, join host David Pisarek and PR strategist Chris Norton as they dive into the power of storytelling, digital PR, and the future of SEO in the age of AI. Chris Norton, Managing Director of Prohibition PR and host of Embracing Marketing Mistakes, shares proven strategies for non-profits to engage donors, humanize their messaging, and thrive in a changing digital landscape. From gamifying donations to preparing for Google’s shift to AI-driven search, this episode is full of actionable insights to help your non-profit stand out, build trust, and increase impact. In this episode, you’ll learn to: ✔️ Craft emotional stories that drive donations ✔️ Avoid common PR and marketing mistakes non-profits make ✔️ Gamify giving to boost donor engagement ✔️ Adapt to AI-powered search and generative SEO ✔️ Focus your social media strategy where it matters most Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:18...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 PR Stunt Alert: Greggs to open first pub with its own Newcastle beers on draft. I do love a pop-up pub stunt. We have done a few of these ourselves, and everyone loves to try a fresh new beer or two.

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#prstunts
Greggs to open first pub with its own beers on draft
The Golden Flake Tavern is set to open in Newcastle – but not for long
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September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here is a quick clip of me saying that nobody trusts politicians or anyone in 2025. Shocker. 🙈

#trust
September 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Our little podcast entered the top ten in marketing podcasts in the UK this week.

👋 @UncensoredCMO @p_agnew - good to be in and around old friends.
September 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Check out my newsletter: Authenticity, crises, and a global leap for Prohibition www.linkedin.com/pulse/authen... via @LinkedIn
Authenticity, crises, and a global leap for Prohibition
Hi Mistake Lovers, Well Will Ockenden and I are back from Sweden this week and to be honest I am still getting back up to speed after my son turned 18 as well on Saturday. How the hell did that happen? I can't believe I am dad to an actual full grown bloke.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A bit of news from us: Leeds-based integrated PR agency Prohibition has been voted into The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's largest partnership of independent public relations firms. #worldcom #prohibitionpr
Leeds agency joins global indie PR partnership Worldcom - Prolific North
Leeds-based integrated PR agency Prohibition has been voted into The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the leading global partnership of independent public relations firms.
www.prolificnorth.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Crisis is closer than you think. I joined Frank Algin on Networking RX to share lessons from PR fails, dotcom crashes, BBC ticker chaos & more. Why honesty + speed matter, and how AI is changing crisis comms. 🎧 Listen here: networkingrx.libsyn.com/a-crisis-is-...

#PRFail #CrisisManagement
Networking Rx: A Crisis Is Coming! Here's How To Network Through It (EPS 840)
Founder of UK-based Prohibition PR Chris Norton shares thoughts and ideas for navigating the professional and personal brand crisis you might face. Learn more about him and Prohibition PR at For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking contact Frank Agin at [email protected].
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September 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We've just joined @WorldcomPRGroup. What does that mean? We can now run global campaigns with brilliant local flair. 🌍

I'm in Stockholm this week with @Will, meeting our new partners and old friends. Big things to come this year.

#GlobalPR #ProhibitionPR
September 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Following up from being the Number 1 marketing podcast in Bosnia last week, today we are number 2 in Kenya.

Thanks for the support. Podcasting is so global, it is bonkers. If you have 1min, pls do give us a review: lovethepodcast.com/embracingmm
Embracing Marketing Mistakes
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September 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Check out my latest article: The Secret B2B Growth Hack Hiding Inside Your Company linkedin.com/pulse/secret... via
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The Secret B2B Growth Hack Hiding Inside Your Company
Hi guys, Well here is September and the kids are finally going back to school - thank the lord for that. It has been a bus week and I was also lucky enough to be invited on the Beyond the Bio podcast ...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Media workflows are getting a brain transplant. From translation to synthetic presenters, AI orchestration is running the whole circus. But can it tell a good story? 🎬
Beyond Automation: How AI Orchestration Is Redefining Media Workflows
While many media organizations are still experimenting, the path from assistive AI to truly agentic systems is beginning to take shape
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September 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Just five IPOs and £160 m raised in H1 2025. London’s listing drought is brutal. Now PR pros are pivoting from deal hype to crisis‑comms, ESG talk and board‑level strategy advice 😉
London Stock Exchange Faces Historic Low in Initial Public Offerings - London Daily
In the first half of 2025, only £160 million was raised through five IPOs, marking the lowest level in three decades.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
PR pros are swapping press lists for prompts. AI isn’t coming, it’s already here 🤖
New Muck Rack Study: AI And Automation Are Top Priorities For PR Professionals
Measurement Drives Value As Earned Media Gets Harder To SecureMiami, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fifty-nine percent of PR professiona
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September 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Trust is at an all-time low. I was delighted to be invited on the Beyond the Bio Podcast to chat about the power of stories - great fun. Here I am banging on about PMs lol.

You can catch the full show here: shorturl.at/GTxyY
September 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Domino’s sent a robot to fight seagulls and deliver pizza. Is it silly? Yes. Did it work? Absolutely. PR gold 🍕
Robot dog delivers pizza at beach to deter seagulls from stealing food
Domino's has launched a robot dog to deliver pizza to beachgoers and avoid seagulls
www.theargus.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM