Quick straw poll - how many of you reading this have a science degree or qualification? An incredibly crude and wholly unscientific survey of LinkedIn would suggest few.
by James Morton
Read moreelections – a 7-point comms checklist to guide your approach
I’ve covered a few elections in my time, council, generals, Europeans and the PCC. The one that sticks with me is when the MP in my council patch was Theresa May, was the Prime Minister ,and called a General Election in April 2017. I remember it clearly, I had just returned from leave and had a long list of work to deliver which suddenly got scrapped when the enormity of the Prime Minister’s election count dawned on me.
by Louisa Dean
Read morethe word on the local government street is…
The inaugural meeting of the local government communication leaders network earlier this month gave us so much food for thought.
by Matt Nicholls
Read more3 principles of effective public engagement
In today’s society, the public expects convenient, digital and responsive services, but engagement can be costly and time-consuming. Public sector organisations are struggling to share information and gather feedback from their entire communities, often relying on expensive data collection, town hall meetings and awareness campaigns. Because of a lack of effective engagement channels, people are ready for a more digital government that provides a more streamlined experience.
by Louise Barker
Read more8 lessons from a successful comms campaign: mycareview in cheshire east
Once in a while, a comms initiative comes along that just hits all the right notes.
by Ben Capper
Read morelone doesn’t mean alone: 5 top tips for solo comms professionals
There are plenty of pros and cons working as a comms team of one. This new guest post perfectly captures them and is packed full of learning and insights if this is your world…
by Eva Duffy
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