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100 go mad in a field in dorset

July 26, 2017 Darren Caveney

Comms Unplugged is a learning and development opportunity like no other. With inspirational speakers, a choice of workshops, well-being activities, live music and food it has evolved from an initial idea from like-minded comms people into a unique, exciting event that continues to develop each day.

by Victoria Ford

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In resources + good stuff, training + development Tags Comms Unplugged is a learning and development opportunity like no other. With inspirational speakers, a choice of workshops, well-being activities, live music and food it has evolved from an initial idea from like-minded comms people into a unique, exciting event that continues to develop each day. by Victoria Ford, 100 go mad in a field in dorset, comms unplugged 2017 in dorset a retrat for comms and pr people

and now for something completely different – here’s what comms unplugged has in store for you

July 25, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags and now for something completely different – here’s what comms unplugged has in store for you, 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 exclusively announce line-up details now..., Comms Unplugged – is more experience than event and a retreat for comms people. Chat, listen and learn away from wifi and tech. With live music, food and an overnighter in a beautiful campsite in Dorset

gdpr – everything you need to know and more

July 25, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In digital + social, resources + good stuff, training + development, strategy + planning Tags GDPR - what is it and why is it important?, gdpr – opportunities for comms people to get up to speed, comms2point0 and gdpr advice for comms pr and marketing people

talking heads 10x10 - part 4: staying cool and calm under pressure

July 19, 2017 Darren Caveney

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?'

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags 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 comms2point0, talking heads 10x10 - part 4: staying cool and calm under pressure, top advice and tips for comms and pr professionals

comms unplugged – be part of it

July 17, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In campaigns + media, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags comms 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, best comms and pr industry event in the uk

got time for a commsflab?

July 17, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In digital + social, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags 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, connecting higher education he comms pr and marketing people, comms2point0 best practice advice and tips for comms pr and marketing professionals

10 things I learned from #commscamp

July 17, 2017 Darren Caveney

One attendee left the 5th annual commscamp with a pile of ideas. Cake was just one of them. 

by Paul Compton

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own the room, own the silence and take control of your own meetings and presentations

July 15, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags 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, own the room, own the silence and take control of your own meetings and presentations, cognitive bias, heuristics and conscious bias for communications and pr people industry, comms2point0

why tech-savvy comms pros are queuing up to get unplugged in a field in dorset

July 14, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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this simple technique will make you a more creative communicator

July 12, 2017 Darren Caveney

Creativity can be hard sometimes. So here is a simple way to be more creative.

by Caroline Roodhouse 

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caution: don't let IT buy your mobile phones until you read this

July 12, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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why 72 is the magic number and Kelly’s Heroes the inspiration behind comms unplugged

July 11, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags why 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 the year. A public sector comms person's retreat and opportunity to connect and develop in a unique setting. Chat, listen and learn away from email, Wi-Fi and tech. With live music, great local food and an overnighter in a beautiful campsite - the amazing Burnbake site in a secluded woodland location on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset

an unprecedented fire

July 8, 2017 Darren Caveney
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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

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags 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, london fire brigade and grenfell tower fire, london fire brigade communications digital and social media, comms2point0 best industry blog posts for comms and pr

can you be unplugged but still connected? we'll show you how

July 5, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In training + development, resources + good stuff Tags Comms Unplugged, 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. Chat, listen and learn away from email, WiFi and tech. With live music, food and an overnighter in a beautiful campsite in Dorset, health and wellbeing for communications and pr people

a matter of pride: the first steps of freelancing

July 4, 2017 Darren Caveney

“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

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In resources + good stuff, training + development Tags A matter of pride: the first steps of freelancing, advice on becoming a freelance communications and pr consultant, comms2point0

do you really need that social media account?

July 3, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags 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, social media best practice, how to get the most from social media

to be good at digital you need to be good at human

June 23, 2017 Darren Caveney

Want to know the secret to doing digital well? It's surprisingly simple. Understand humans.

by Kane Simms

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help – I’m having a communications crisis

June 21, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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policing the champions league final – the communications plan inside track

June 20, 2017 Darren Caveney

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

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags policing 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., communications and pr plan for the champions league final 2017 in cardiff, comms2point0

talking heads 10x10: part 3 - top tips for your learning and development

June 20, 2017 Darren Caveney

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.

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In resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags 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., communications marketing and pr training advice, darren caveney communications and pr, comms2point0, TOOLBOX POSTS
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