The annual FirePRO event takes place in Birmingham. The event for fire service communicators takes place in a year with Grenfell Tower and other incidents that will live long in the memory.
by James Morton
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re-connecting with our residents: what do they really think?
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
Read moresocial soul cleanse
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
Read moreneed a new social media policy? here’s your free download
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
Read morehow does a big-name magazine choose to cover internal communication? badly.
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
Read morewanted: business leaders to join our after school club
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
Read morehow ready are you for your next crisis?
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
Read moreif intranets aren't cutting it... here's how to communicate with colleagues
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
Read morewe’ve thrown out the rule book for #commsacad17
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
Read morewhy you shouldn't have a research section in your comms plan
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
Read morewithout a great comms plan we are simply guessing with our choice of tactics
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
Read moreif you can’t explain it simply, you don’t know it well enough
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
Read morewhat have babies and employee engagement got in common?
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
Read moreyour essential new comms planning guide – free to download
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
Read more5 simple ways to get more from linkedin
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
Read morewhy are universities in the news so much?
To be involved in comms in Higher Education now demands being under the political spotlight. Here is why.
by Julie Waddicor
Read morebeing in front of the camera helps you know your organisation better
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
Read morecomms unplugged - how to grab your ticket
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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