﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:50:15 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Men 'at serious risk' from belly-button fluff</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/men--at-serious-risk--from-belly-button-fluff,c9458409</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1413465</guid><description><![CDATA[Could this menagerie of germs lead to danger of infection?
The fluff that resides in your belly button could be housing potentially fatal dangers, one gentlemen's style and advice website fears, as they offer to sponsor further studies.

If the evolution of germs found on badly-groomed and sweaty men continues, the "zoo" of germs inside a gentleman's navel could promote infections that could lead to anything from mild discomfort, illness, or a fatal case of death, the website says.

According to British sock subscription service Socked.co.uk, a lack of male hygiene means that men up and]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>William pipped to post in Best Dressed Celebrity Dad survey</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/william-pipped-to-post-in-best-dressed-celebrity-dad-survey,c9448868</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1396452</guid><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister battles with Clarkson for wooden spoon
New father Prince William has lost out to perennial style icon David Beckham for the title of Best Dressed Celebrity Father, missing out on the victory not long after a separate vote named the Duchess of Cambridge the best dressed famous mother.

According to a survey by a gentlemen's clothing and advice website, the former footballer remains number one in the eyes of the public for his style and elegance, slightly ahead of the Duke of Cambridge who came second in the poll despite only being dad to the baby Prince George for a matter of]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 08:50:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Yorkshire Man buys sock subscription for his ill dog to chew</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/yorkshire-man-buys-sock-subscription-for-his-ill-dog-to-chew,c9447618</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1394100</guid><description><![CDATA[Laptops and condoms top list of worst things destroyed by pet dogs
Yorkshire (Ilkley) resident Jonathan Ratcliffe has bought a sock subscription for his beloved working cocker spaniel Willow so she can chew at that them to his heart's content.

Jonathan bought the gift of a sock subscription from online gents outfitters and advice website Socked.co.uk after his best friend was diagnosed with a heart murmur, and he now gets a regular supply of cotton socks to feed his chewing habit.

Jonathan is the managing director of security camera installers cctv.co.uk (http://www.cctv.co.uk/), and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:35:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World's Best Gentlemen Revealed – And it's NOT Britain!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/world-s-best-gentlemen-revealed---and-it-s-not-britain-,c9437692</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1375301</guid><description><![CDATA[Brits lose title of most polite people as courtesy in the UK takes a nose-dive
Japanese men have pipped British blokes to the title of the world's best gentlemen, according to one men's style website.

A culture of good manners and respect in the Far Eastern country means Japanese men are more likely to dress well, act appropriately and treat others with dignity, a study by the Socked.co.uk site has announced.

Setting a social scientist to scour media reports and national trends data, Socked.co.uk found that British males - and the foreign perception of British males in particular -]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2013 08:47:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pop sensation Psy is a disgrace to all Gentlemen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/pop-sensation-psy-is-a-disgrace-to-all-gentlemen,c9427052</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1356825</guid><description><![CDATA["We can't sit by and let him destroy the good reputation of the male race"
A prominent British gentlemen's outfitters and style website is disgusted over South Korean music star Psy's latest hit song "Gentleman".

Appalled by the video that accompanies the song, in which the Korean megastar is seen behaving in a manner that can only be described as "like a true cad", the Socked.co.uk website says it is seeking an apology on behalf of gentlemen everywhere.

Convinced that the clip, on heavy rotation across music channels readily accessible by youngsters who might be considering a future]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gentlemen's outfitters take chart sensation Psy to task with legal action over latest hit single</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/gentlemen-s-outfitters-take-chart-sensation-psy-to-task-with-legal-action-over-latest-hit-single,c9426853</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1355620</guid><description><![CDATA["We can't sit by and let him destroy the good reputation of the male race"
A prominent British gentlemen's outfitters and style website is exploring its legal options over South Korean music star Psy's latest hit song "Gentleman".

Appalled by the video that accompanies the song, in which the Korean megastar is seen behaving in a manner that can only be described as "like a true cad", the Socked.co.uk website says it is considering a class action on behalf of gentlemen everywhere.

Convinced that the clip, on heavy rotation across music channels readily accessible by youngsters who might]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Father's Day: The Truth What Father's Really Want.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/father-s-day--the-truth-what-father-s-really-want-,c9423537</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1349377</guid><description><![CDATA[Wish list for fathers revealed
The TV remote, a lie-in and a pair of socks - a new survey has revealed the simple pleasures sought by dads this Fathers Day.

According to the figures obtained by gentlemen's clothing and lifestyle website Socked (http://socked.co.uk), the majority of Fathers aren't that interested in extravagant gifts such as 'experience days' or tickets to sporting events.

Most of the 350 dads approached for the survey said that while they liked getting presents, they would trade it for a quiet life and small, immediate pleasures like a pint or a big bar of chocolate.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:20:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The gift of socks the best for Fathers Day</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/the-gift-of-socks-the-best-for-fathers-day,c9418110</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1338678</guid><description><![CDATA[Subscription service says "Thanks, Dad" all year round
The sock subscription (http://socked.co.uk) service from gentlemen's outfitters and lifestyle website Socked.co.uk offers the best value all-year gift for Father's Day.

According to this life-changing website, the regular delivery of high-quality black cotton socks on a regular basis is the ideal way to say "Thank you" to dads throughout the year.

Not only is a sock subscription the perfect surprise gift, but it's far cheaper than you think, the site's spokesman says, with socks costing as little as £1.97 per pair.

"Our socks]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:52:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crazy Pranks Children Inflict On Their Poor Dads Revealed</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/crazy-pranks-children-inflict-on-their-poor-dads-revealed,c9415893</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1334215</guid><description><![CDATA[Dads tell of little horrors who make their life hell
Kids who leave map pins on the floor in the bedroom, and youngsters who draw on their sleeping parents faces are just some of the horror stories that mean fathers say they deserve a day off on June 16th.

According to dads who have spoken to a leading gentlemen's sock retailer socked.co.uk about the worst thing their kids have ever done to them, they've laughed off any number of practical jokes from their children.

Some fathers say they've escaped serious injury to both body and dignity as their offspring take revenge for missed]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:28:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Office workers waste years doing nothing, survey finds</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/office-workers-waste-years-doing-nothing--survey-finds,c9413920</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1329987</guid><description><![CDATA[Looking out of the window replaced in recent years by wasting time on the internet, but the net result is the same, say new figures
Britain's office workers are wasting years - and millions of pounds in lost productivity - through doing nothing at all, recent figures have found.

According to their own admission, many spend time when they should be working browsing the internet, chatting on Facebook and Twitter, or simply taking extended tea, cigarette or lunch breaks.

The net result of this lack of activity is the potential loss of millions or pounds for employers as their staff get]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:04:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Third Of Men Admit To Having A Midlife Crisis</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/third-of-men-admit-to-having-a-midlife-crisis,c9409822</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1321095</guid><description><![CDATA[It's not just about motorbikes and fancy cars: Survey unveils depression behind fear of ageing
Around a third of men in their forties and fifties admit to having gone through a what they consider midlife crisis, in which they come to terms with getting old, a new survey suggests.

Thirty per cent of older men said that their behaviour had changed noticeably, resulting in impulse purchases, marriage splits and unusual hobbies or pastimes as they try to recapture their youth. Those surveyed said that they had been through what they saw as a "classic" midlife crisis with inappropriate]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:20:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>tubborn men in danger from not seeing a doctor</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/tubborn-men-in-danger-from-not-seeing-a-doctor,c9397967</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1297620</guid><description><![CDATA[Men are putting themselves at risk by not following up on ill health
New figures show that men are twice as likely as women not to visit a doctor, even if they are feeling ill.

The survey suggested that men are far more likely to delay a trip to see their GP in the hope that their illness is not serious, increasing their chances of being admitted to hospital.

Reasons given to the survey conducted for Socked.co.uk gentlemen's sock subscription service included difficulties in fitting an appointment around work, embarrassment, or the fear of what the doctor might find.

"Men are]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:35:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UFOs Responsible For Missing Socks – New Evidence</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/ufos-responsible-for-missing-socks---new-evidence,c9391543</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1288418</guid><description><![CDATA[Government data on Flying Saucers explains the national obsession of looking for lost socks.
Recent reports made public from the National Archive have shown an increasing number of UFO sightings over the United Kingdom since the Second World War; which high-level defence, weather and technology experts have gone to great lengths to explain.

However, the rise of 'flying saucer' sightings has a direct correlation to the steady increase of lost socks over the last decades, which Ministry of Defence officials have been quite unable - or unwilling - to explain, Britain's hardest-working sock]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:05:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conversation Is Dead, Couples And Friends No Longer Talk</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/conversation-is-dead--couples-and-friends-no-longer-talk,c9375330</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1253659</guid><description><![CDATA[Mobile devices now becoming more important than face-to-face talk, new study finds
Recent figures show that increasing numbers prefer to hold a conversation electronically rather than face-to-face, regardless of how socially unacceptable this may appear to others. Some even prefer to chat with online followers who they may never have met in real life than talk to a partner, relative or friend in the flesh.

According to research carried out by socked.co.uk, the sock subscription service for gentlemen, traditional activities such as dinner parties are dying out as electronic identities take]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sums stack up against finding the right person for Valentine's Day</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/sums-stack-up-against-finding-the-right-person-for-valentine-s-day,c9366569</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1234414</guid><description><![CDATA["The Equation of Love" makes depressing reading for singletons
The odds of finding and keeping the ideal partner on the most romantic day of the year are longer than you might think, according to a gentleman's lifestyle website.

According to Socked.co.uk, the sock subscription service and lifestyle advice site, the number of random chances and conscious decisions required for two people to end in a long-term relationship mean that those who are living the life of a singleton may stay that way for quite some time.

"We've sat down and done the actual maths," said Mark Hall, Gentleman]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:20:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Valentine Survey Reveals Odd Things Men Wear During Sex</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/valentine-survey-reveals-odd-things-men-wear-during-sex,c9366568</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1234405</guid><description><![CDATA[Survey reveals bizarre clothes worn during lovemaking
Gentlemen around Britain have opened up about what they wear during sex in a survey carried out on behalf of sock subscription service socked.co.uk. 

While many said they wore nothing at all, others admitted they like the comfort of going to bed with their socks on, an act which has provoked female outrage since time immemorial. 

Others admitted to wearing a football shirt, fancy dress, underwear (their own or their partner's), and in one case, a Prince Harry face mask. 

"We're not surprised," said Mark Hall, Gentleman Creation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:18:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Men Spending Longer On Grooming Than Women</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/men-spending-longer-on-grooming-than-women,c9360479</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1222631</guid><description><![CDATA[Tables turned as gentlemen take pride in their personal image
Men are no longer able to berate their female partners over how long they take to get ready for an occasion after recent figures show that males spend longer on their daily grooming routine than females.

According to a survey by Socked.co.uk – the sock subscription service for gentlemen – a man can spend up to 75 minutes every day washing, shaving and styling themselves. 

This compares with the 70 minutes that women spend on their beauty regime.

"This is superb news for the British gentleman," said Mark Hall, Gentleman]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:24:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The End Of Door-Holding? Women Say They No Longer Need Help From Gentlemen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/the-end-of-door-holding--women-say-they-no-longer-need-help-from-gentlemen,c9356776</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1215799</guid><description><![CDATA[Survey results say the modern woman prefers her independence and has no longer come to expect chivalrous behaviour from men
Most women would prefer to pay for their dinner on a first date, and would not accept the offer from a man to carry her bags, according to new figures. Very few women said they would accept a seat on public transport if offered by a man, nor accept a gentleman's coat on a cold day, a survey by socked.co.uk has concluded.

The figures show further strides in equality and independence, but are a disappointment for those to whom traditional displays of good manners are]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:54:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Socks Are For Life, Not Just For Christmas</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/socks-are-for-life--not-just-for-christmas,c9349281</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1200444</guid><description><![CDATA[Every year, thousands, if not millions, of people wake up on Christmas Day to open an over-priced pair of garish Christmas socks that will only ever get worn once.
The UKs bottom ten Christmas gifts for men – survey carried out by socked.co.uk

1. Awful Christmas socks

2. Engagement ring

3. Puppy (Please don't give a pet for Christmas, it never ends well)

4. "Requires 6AA and 4AAA batteries (not included)"

5. Jeremy Clarkson book

6. Lawn mower

7. Deodorant gift set

8. Magazine subscription

9. Ill fitted knitted jumper from Gran

10. Top Gear DVD box set

For a]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:28:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bad Grotto Santa’s Ruin The Real Santa's Good Name</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/bad-grotto-santa-s-ruin-the-real-santa-s-good-name,c9348744</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1199270</guid><description><![CDATA[Shopping centre Santas are giving Christmas grottoes and the genuine Father Christmas a bad name with bad dress sense and poor attitudes to the important tasks of gift-giving and naughty-or-nice list compiling, a recent study has discovered.
Amongst the queues for a chance to sit on Santa's knee, researchers found a litany of pillows up Santa suits, ill-fitting elf outfits, poor beard discipline and poor, cheap presents.

"It's shocking," said Mark Hall, gentleman creation officer at sock subscription service Socked.co.uk (http://Socked.co.uk/%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank) who conducted the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:40:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Confirm Criminals Favour White Socks</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/police-confirm-criminals-favour-white-socks,c9335578</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1173209</guid><description><![CDATA[A police authority has published information confirming that criminals favour white socks.
In an attempt to catch a wanted criminal Essex Police have released CCTV footage of a suspected burglar who is wearing white socks with the statement "Man wanted for burglary at Nandos and for crimes against fashion".

Mark Hall, gentleman creation officer at socked.co.uk - the black sock subscription (http://socked.co.uk/) service for discerning gentleman commented - "We have long suspected that you shouldn't trust anyone who is wearing white socks and isn't in the gym."

"Colour psychology shows]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:28:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sock Company Saves The Lives Of A Family Of Chipmunks</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/sock-company-saves-the-lives-of-a-family-of-chipmunks,c9332861</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1167838</guid><description><![CDATA[Socked.co.uk - the online sock subscription service for stylish gentlemen - has donated hundreds of pairs of socks to a family of chipmunks following an appeal for socks.
Mark Hall, Gentleman Creation Officer and Managing Director of Socked.co.uk, said: "Sending socks to the Chipmunks was the very least we could do to make sure that our furry friends are kept warm this winter."

Socked.co.uk heard an appeal from the Wiltshire-based safari park appealing for socks to keep the Chipmunks warm and to ensure they survived the harsh winter months, and were only too happy to help give the animals]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Shocking Truth Of The Psychological Effects Of Socks</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/the-shocking-truth-of-the-psychological-effects-of-socks,c9330437</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1158671</guid><description><![CDATA[You may not know it, but the colour of your socks leaves a lasting effect on everybody you meet. At work, in public, in relationships - the crucial first impression left by an ill-advised sock purchase could affect your everyday life.
Sock subscription (http://socked.co.uk) service Socked.co.uk has conducted new research that explains just what your socks say about you, and concludes that a considered choice of sock will put you streets ahead of the crowd.

Mark Hall, Gentleman Creation Officer at socked.co.uk, said: "Colours are used to help create your persona, your desired image; and]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:55:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holy Sock! Most men's socks are over three years ol</title><link>http://news.cision.com/socked-co-uk/r/holy-sock--most-men-s-socks-are-over-three-years-ol,c9323432</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1148069</guid><description><![CDATA[Shocking state of Britain's footwear is "a national disgrace" majority of partners turned-off by unsexy socks
A survey by Socked.co.uk finds that nine out of ten women are turned off by the state of their partner's socks. The figures show that a huge majority of men are wearing socks that are more than three years old, will rarely - if ever - go shopping to replace them.

Worse, three-quarters of men admit to wearing odd socks when their tired old footwear has let them down, and have failed to act when others have commented on their appearance.

"It's a national disgrace," said Mark Hall,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:53:35 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>