I’m a natural people pleaser so ‘Give the customer what they want’ has always been the internal mantra ringing in my ears.
by Cath Farrell
Read morehow to use organic influencing to boost your posts – a 4 lesson case study
The power of influence is often still underused in social media approaches yet can really help cut through in the noisy and cluttered world of these platforms. This new post guides you through four important lessons.
by Tim Gatt
Read morea beautiful thing happened today – the unawards post of the year ceremony
December for me for the past 8 years has meant the UnAwards – a seasonal day of joy to reflect on the brilliant work of a community.
by Darren Caveney
Read moreopenness and transparency… always
There’s a spectrum of different views amongst communications professionals in all sectors about what the role of communications and engagement is - that’s a fact. This new case study from the NHS shines a light on the importance of openness and transparency.
by Laura Skaife-Knight
Read moreirl is back, facebook (oops) and operation decaf
3 things I learned this week – volume 26
A snap round-up of a week in the wonderful world of comms.
by Darren Caveney
Read moreempty petrol pumps: using behavioural science to communicate effectively about panic buying
Why do we panic buy? And how can we use this knowledge to improve communications and prevent panic buying?
by Ruth Dale
Read morerate my meeting – a genius idea. but could it take off?
A brilliant, creative session emerged from Comms Unplugged’s Vent Tent workshop, at the annual comms person’s retreat in beautiful Dorset. A lot of ideas were generated but one really did stick in my head.
by Darren Caveney
Read morehow to create key messages and a strategic narrative
Crafting key messages and forming strategic narratives is an essential skill for a communicator, but just where do you begin? Can you really get a compelling message into just 27 words and why should you start why?
by Andy Kirby and Jude Tipper
Read morewhat's harder than being a head of comms? being two heads of comms
The role of head of comms in local government is a tough gig. So, imagine being a head of comms at two councils.
by Louisa Dean
Read more3 things I learned this week – volume 23: jcb's, hitting the road and social anxiety
Here’s the content you’ve all been waiting for: Me sat astride a JCB digger 😆
by Darren Caveney
Read morecreativity lab 2 – special guests announced today
Creativity Lab 2 is going to be a unique opportunity to hear from creative, advertising and branding agencies.
And I can announce today the guest panel.
by Darren Caveney
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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