MY SOHO TIMES

Practical Marketing Strategies from a Seasoned Copywriter

Soho is Open again! As a small business owner you may be wondering; “How do I rebuild my business’s presence and credibility to pre-pandemic levels?” or “What types of marketing efforts do I need to bring back the elusive customer where street traffic once ruled?”

Soho Live presents The Soul Dogs at The House of St Barnabas

This season marks the release of the eponymously titled debut album from new London collective, The Soul Dogs. As part of the Soho Live Jazz Week lineup, I managed to catch their pre-launch live show at The House Of St Barnabas chapel. The space lent itself to the rich acoustics which bounced off the walls filing the intimate chapel with a soulful warmth. A fitting venue which, in hindsight, took us to church on the day the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth passing spread through London like wild fire.

New Restaurant Openings this Season: From Soho to Marylebone

Autumn symbolises fresh new beginnings and a return to some form of normality; back to school and the work place after the buzz of summer. So it’s perhaps no surprise we’re seeing an influx of new restaurant openings across the West End – just in time for our comfort food cravings as the weather gets cooler and days shorter.

Mental Health Matters: How asking directly about suicidal thoughts can help save lives

With 10th September designated as World Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans, the leading suicide prevention charity, is offering advice on how we can all help look out for each other. Faced with new challenges every day, people can often find it difficult to cope. The latest suicides statistics showed that in 2018, in the UK and Republic of Ireland, more than 6,800 people died by suicide. Suicide is preventable, it’s not inevitable.

Caroline, a Listening Volunteer at Central London Samaritans explains to My Soho Times how asking directly about suicidal thoughts can help save lives… it’s time to break the stigma.

SodaStream introduces the World’s First Sparkling Water Glass!

When an invite from SodaStream appeared in my inbox to attend a bespoke water tasting (yes, you read that right!) to mark the launch of the world’s first sparkling water glass (you read that right too!) I was intrigued. Immediately I shelved my plans for a quiet evening in to reset on my first day back from holidaying in Italy. After all, is there any better way to recharge the body than with the very element we are on average 60% composed of?

Let’s Talk PR: 15 Important Reasons PR Is Good For Your Business

“If I was down to my last dollar, I would spend it on PR.”
– Bill Gates

So we’re probably all in agreement that Bill Gates is one smart man!… But why should you consider PR for your business?

My Soho Times’ Food & Hospitality editor Kelly Gavaghan has over 30 years of experience working on both sides of the media; as a journalist, editor and publisher. She’s got the insight on how to gain media coverage and what will be newsworthy to their audiences.

A Day In Her Shoes: The Thrills of Fashion Stylist, Illyanna Gherbin

Meet Illyanna Gherbin; a freelance stylist and personal shopper, as well as a mother of two. Her services range from sourcing high value/rare pieces, curating clothes for photo shoots to doing wardrobe edits for clients. She walks us through her average day in Soho, through the eyes of a stylist….

The Power of Print: Then and Now

As one of a shrinking pool of proudly print publications (let’s hear it for alliteration) in our very own capital city, My Soho Times is no stranger to the vexed question of hard copy or online only? Happy as we are with our virtual presence – being 21st century gals in every sense – the print edition of the magazine is hugely important to us. But to be honest, it’s nothing if not a struggle though to keep those crisp pages turning in real time. Contributing editor Gillian Smith explores the power of print – then and now…

Honest Burgers New Orleans Special in collaboration with The Garden of Eva

As someone who lives in the United States, I am surrounded by burgers of all kinds. Whether it be big or small, sweet or tangy, spicy, or juicy – I have seen them all!
Am I really a “burger” person? No. But do I crave them once in while? Yes! After being away from home for so long now, I just had to eat something that reminded of the United States…

Gay Pride Events in and around London

Now that Coronavirus is in the rearview mirror, we can all get on with our lives and celebrate! Enmeshed in Soho are the celebrations for Gay Pride, Tim Baros shares a list of upcoming Gay Pride events not just in Soho but in surrounding areas as well…