As an industry we talk a lot about the impact of social media and online but when a major broadcast TV programme shows an interest in you that can be a game-changer.
by Theresa Knight
Read morerecruiting care workers? go big or go home
Recruitment into public sector roles can be an important but difficult part of the communications team’s remit. So it’s always useful to see successful case studies on how others have been effective in this area.
by Kelsey Stubbs
Read more7 brilliant reasons why we communicators need to unplug
If it’s passed you by a special new event – Comms Unplugged – will take place in Dorset in September. Should you be there? Err, yeah - of course you should. Here are seven very good reasons why…
by Darren Caveney
Read more100 go mad in a field in dorset
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
Read moreand 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 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
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