Comms Unplugged is a retreat for comms people – more an experience than an event - and unlike anything you’ll have been to before. We can now exclusively announce the line-up details...
by Sally Northeast
Read moregdpr – everything you need to know and more
Hopefully the General Data Protection Regulation is already on your radar, but if this is the first you’ve heard of it keep on reading...
by Emma Howard
Read moretalking heads 10x10 - part 4: staying cool and calm under pressure
Staying cool and calm: Communications can be a pressurised environment. So we asked 10 leading communicators for their top tips advice for remaining calm under pressure?'
collated by Darren Caveney
Read morecomms unplugged – be part of it
There’s something very special about ‘firsts’. First love, first car, first trip abroad. Comms Unplugged will be a first for all who sail in her. Join us on the journey…
by Chris Elias
Read moregot time for a commsflab?
There’s a new event and place for higher education comms, pr and marketing people to connect. Interested? Read on…
by Julie Waddicor and Kim Graakjaer
Read more10 things I learned from #commscamp
One attendee left the 5th annual commscamp with a pile of ideas. Cake was just one of them.
by Paul Compton
Read moreown the room, own the silence and take control of your own meetings and presentations
However much we think we know about communications there is always new knowledge and skills which can improve us. First impressions and dealing with silence are things you can manage to your advantage.
by Ella Minty
Read morewhy tech-savvy comms pros are queuing up to get unplugged in a field in dorset
Interest and anticipation for Comms Unplugged is growing by the day. The organisers are working hard behind the scenes to make it a brilliant experience. This new posts gives more insight into what to expect…
by Sally Northeast
Read morethis simple technique will make you a more creative communicator
Creativity can be hard sometimes. So here is a simple way to be more creative.
by Caroline Roodhouse
Read morecaution: don't let IT buy your mobile phones until you read this
What has the smartphone ever done for us? Lots. But don't trust IT to deliver you the tech you need as comms people.
by Steven Davies
Read morewhy 72 is the magic number and Kelly’s Heroes the inspiration behind comms unplugged
Comms Unplugged might just be the best new industry event of 2017. Course, I’m biased so don’t take my word for it – see what you think…
by Darren Caveney
Read morean unprecedented fire
comms2point0.co.uk is very privileged to host posts from over 500 communications professionals. We’re especially privileged when we get to see behind the scenes of the work of the amazing comms teams in our emergency services. Thank you for all that you do.
by Glenn Sebright
Read morecan you be unplugged but still connected? we'll show you how
This might just be the industry event of the year. Think comms person's retreat and opportunity to connect and develop in a unique setting. Read on…
by Sally Northeast
Read morea matter of pride: the first steps of freelancing
“Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.”
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
by Luke Harrison
Read moredo you really need that social media account?
We’ve been using social media in our work for over 10-years now and have learned plenty along the way. But requests for new accounts are still a regular feature, and sometimes it’s not the right solution.
by Gillian Neild
Read moreto be good at digital you need to be good at human
Want to know the secret to doing digital well? It's surprisingly simple. Understand humans.
by Kane Simms
Read morehelp – I’m having a communications crisis
As someone who has recently taken a digital detox I know all about the benefits but also understand the challenges of switching off. One leading communicator gives a frank description of her battles with being on and offline. Read on…
by Holly Bremner
Read morepolicing the champions league final – the communications plan inside track
What do you get when you combine the biggest sporting event of 2017, the smallest ever host city, 170,000 visitors, a TV audience of 200 million and some of the most famous names in football? The biggest policing operation South Wales Police has ever undertaken - the UEFA Champions League Final 2017.
by Carly Yeates
Read moretalking heads 10x10: part 3 - top tips for your learning and development
Training and development - we know it’s vital for us all, regardless of our age and role. But in the era of reduced – and often no - training budgets how can you ensure that you and your teams continue to learn and develop? In the latest in our '10 x 10 Talking Heads' pieces we asked 10 senior communications leaders for their advice and lessons.
collated by Darren Caveney
Read morewhat’s on your plate?
The Public Sector Communications Academy is always one the highlights of the industry events calendar. We’ve been pleased to attend and support it for many years. Here’s why you should think about attending this year…
by Simon Jones
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