In London in September there's a grasroots event for people who think trhat intranets are a key part of the comms landscape. If you are internal comms or want to learn more then jump on the last ticket release.

By Wedge

Intranet Now is about real intranets in the present time. The hybrid format is experimental, part conference and part unconference.

In just a few short months, we’ve gone from concept to sell-out. Of course, nobody can judge our success until the day, but considering the heavyweight sponsors and speakers, it feels like Intranet Now is bound to be a major feature in the events calendar for years to come.

We know the media landscape is changing. But what's the perspective of the journalist? Here's a valuable insight.

by Sally Northeast

Things have changed since I trained as a journalist. A lot. But for some people I think there's still this rather quaint view that the local newspaper's reporters are merrily tottering off to their patches to gather news for tomorrow's publication.

Not so! While I suspect this may be a more prevalent view in rural areas than cities and major towns, it certainly exists. I was aware that some of our councillors and officers needed an update on how the modern newsroom operates and the growing role social media plays in our world.

Increasingly, we're hearing the word 'digital' being bandied about. But what in practice do comms teams need to know? And how should they be thinking differently? 

by Dave Briggs

At various events and in various meetings lately, I have found myself saying the same things.

It’s all about thinking digital, and not just doing digital. It’s acknowledging that the real benefits of digital ways of doing things lie not just in the tools we use, but how we use them, and the attitude we bring to our work.

In the olden days you had to type a manuscript and send it round. Not any longer. You can self-publish. But how hard is it? Pretty straight forward as this comms professional shows.

by Andy Holmes

Let’s talk well-trodden paths.

Actor turned singer?

Player turned manager?

How about journalist turned PR turned author?

If I’m the only one, I’m a Dutchman, but perhaps my story will inspire those who have always wanted to write a book?

Snapchat is a growing social media platform beloved of young people. Snapchats are pictures with a line of text and are meant to be disposable. But how can PR and comms use it?

Snapchat, here today…gone in 10 seconds?

I recently wrote this article for @GuardianVoluntary about how charities can make use Snapchat to their advantage, alongside some of the things to look out for.

The article came about because of an opportunity we took when WalesOnline announced they had started using Snapchat. They have been developing Newsroom 3.1, and as part of that they are experimenting with the Snapchat app.