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Over the last few years, it has become clear that citizens have become disconnected from institutions, governments and in many cases, their local areas. Recent events have also shown us just how important it is that we involve, engage, listen and act on what our residents tell us.
by David Holdstock
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Getting fed up of Facebook, tired of Twitter or irked by Instagram? One top comms manager has had enough. Here’s what he did and why…
by Rob McCleary
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When did you last review and refresh your organisation’s social media policy? Here's a free download if you're in need of a new one.
by Darren Caveney
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How can it be that communications is still so misunderstood as a discipline? We must carry some of the blame. But poorly written, misinformed articles in magazines which should know better don’t help either. And exactly who has the job title ‘internal communications strategist’?
by Rachael Cousins
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It’s always a pleasure to go back to university to talk to students and share some career experiences. It’s also a great opportunity to learn from them. Here’s your chance to get involved.
by Sarah Williams
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If you work in communications for long enough you’ll experienced a crisis. It can be enough to trouble even the most experienced communicator. The trick? Being prepared, and here’s a chance to be just that.
by LGcomms
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It seems as though public sector intranets don't get much love. But how else can you communicate between teams and colleagues? A better intranet, for one. Here are some other ways from commscamp sponsors dxw.
by Jane Hewitt
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Comms Academy has been a big fixture in the industry events calendar for well over a decade. But this year it’s going to be a little bit different.
by Simon Jones
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Research is fundamental to any good comms plan – always has been, always will. But having a standalone research section in our comms plans is no longer the best approach.
by Darren Caveney
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Demand for communications grows and grows. This is a good thing. The trouble is many people think they have the answers before the plan has even taken shape. This has always been a problem but it’s one which appears to be gaining momentum.
by Darren Caveney
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A task for the creative communicator, which never goes away, is the ability to simplify – to take the complicated and explain it simply and in an interesting way.
by Rebecca Roberts
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So what have babies and employee engagement got in common? One comms manager claims to have no idea, but she’s going to find out…
by Natalie Corney
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Comms planning. It’s never been more important to get this right. So, an all-new downloadable comms planning guide has been launched to help you.
by Darren Caveney
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Do you remember when LinkedIn was that dry, dusty platform you only went to when you needed to update your digital CV ahead of applying for a new job? Well the platform has evolved and matured over the past year or so and 23 million* UK users are now registered on LinkedIn. But how and where could you and your organisation get more from it?
by Darren Caveney
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To be involved in comms in Higher Education now demands being under the political spotlight. Here is why.
by Julie Waddicor
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We all know the line about PR people behind behind the camera and not in front of it, don't we? But as one person shows the act of volunteering for pictures and videos can build a better understanding of the challenges your organisation faces.
by Adam Oxley
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If it’s passed you by Comms Unplugged is an exciting new event and experience. There’s been sky-high interest in it and demand for info on how to get tickets. So here’s everything you need to know. But don’t hang around – tickets are on general sale NOW.
by Sally Northeast
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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
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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
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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
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