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    The latest insights, announcements and news from MessageSpace.

    Political Advertising
    September 29, 2026

    What Is Political Advertising?

    Political advertising refers to paid media used to promote a political message, party, policy position, or cause, with the aim of influencing public opinion.

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    Political Advertising
    Sep 29, 2026

    How Political Advertising Works in the UK

    Political advertising in the UK operates primarily through print, digital and out-of-home channels rather than TV or radio (where it's banned), with strict spending limits.

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    Political PR
    Sep 29, 2026

    The Difference Between Political PR and Political Lobbying

    Political PR works to shape public perception and build favourable narratives, while political lobbying works to persuade specific decision-makers behind closed doors.

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    Political PR
    Sep 29, 2026

    What Is Political PR?

    As a voter and a consumer of news, understanding how political PR works is your greatest superpower. Political PR is about the narrative they are trying to build.

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    Corporate Communications
    Sep 29, 2026

    What Is Corporate Communications?

    Corporate communications is the golden thread that binds a business together. It keeps the internal chaos at bay, builds meaningful relationships with the public.

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    Corporate Communications
    Sep 29, 2026

    How Corporate Communications Differs From Marketing

    Marketing and corporate communications are two very different functions in a company but a successful company needs both departments to work in perfect harmony.

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    Financial Services Advertising
    Sep 29, 2026

    What Is Financial Services Advertising?

    Financial services advertising is the promotion of any form of financial products or services to consumers, businesses or policymakers through regulated marketing.

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    Financial Services Advertising
    Sep 29, 2026

    How Financial Services Advertising Is Regulated in the UK

    In the UK, financial services advertising is regulated by the FCA and monitored by the ASA to ensure ads follow compliance as per section 21 of the FSMA 2000.

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    Media Buying
    Sep 29, 2026

    What Is Media Buying?

    Media buying is the process of purchasing advertising space and time across different channels to reach a target audience and maximise campaign results.

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    Media Buying
    Sep 29, 2026

    How Media Buying Works in the UK

    Media buying involves planning and purchasing advertising space across channels and performance metrics to maximise return on investment and campaign effectiveness.

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    New Research Reveals How MPs Really Consume Media in 2026
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    Mar 25, 2026

    New Research Reveals How MPs Really Consume Media in 2026

    Our latest proprietary research shows 88% of MPs read digital news daily, 94% use social media, and 77% recall seeing political advertising — fundamentally changing how organisations should reach Westminster.

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    What's Working in Political Advertising Right Now
    insight
    Feb 26, 2026

    What's Working in Political Advertising Right Now

    Political advertising has changed considerably over the past few years. The organisations getting the best results in 2026 aren't necessarily those with the biggest budgets — they're the ones being more deliberate about format, placement and creative.

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    Spring Forecast 2026: Your Window to Influence Westminster
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    Jan 29, 2026

    Spring Forecast 2026: Your Window to Influence Westminster

    The Chancellor delivers her Spring Forecast on March 3rd. With just four weeks remaining, now is the time to advertise to MPs, policymakers and key opinion formers in British politics.

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    New Year Update: Reaching Decision-Makers in 2026
    news
    Jan 13, 2026

    New Year Update: Reaching Decision-Makers in 2026

    As 2026 gets underway, we reflect on our work helping clients reach policymakers, regulators and financial decision-makers with targeted advertising and media.

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    MessageSpace Campaign Wins PRCA Award
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    Dec 1, 2025

    MessageSpace Campaign Wins PRCA Award

    The "Face Forward" campaign from the ABI & PLSA was awarded "Best Digital Marketing Campaign" at the PRCA UK Awards.

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    How to Influence the Budget
    news
    Oct 23, 2025

    How to Influence the Budget

    Time is running out. The Budget is only weeks away. MessageSpace can guarantee your message reaches the Chancellor and decision-makers.

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    Struggling to Land Your PR Pitches?
    news
    Jan 15, 2025

    Struggling to Land Your PR Pitches?

    In a hyper-competitive media landscape, traditional PR is struggling. Discover how paid media guarantees visibility and impact for your political campaigns.

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