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And the winner is... after months of hard work your heart is in your mouth. You know this decision could change your life and thousands of others too. And the winner is... not you. One comms person was in that boat. But she is still smiling. A week on, this is what she learned.
by Emma Rodgers
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It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and do the same thing over, and over, and over again in our careers. But where’s the fun (or learning) in that? A new podcast aims to help us all steer away from comms ruts.
by Darren Caveney
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The UnAwards17 ceremony was a chance to recognise excellence, celebrate success, connect with new faces and say hello to old friends.
by Darren Caveney
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Social media. It’s changed the way we engage with and listen to our customers, residents and patients. A new series of workshops are being launched to help you sharpen your plans and tactics for 2018.
by Darren Caveney
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Doncaster Council have been pulling up trees just recently. Creative, witty and using social media beautifully. A thread about a dumped speedboat was one of an array of good content. Here's the back story.
by Liam Smith
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Well after a three-month build up the #UnAwards17 is almost here. Here’s your guide to the big day.
by Darren Caveney
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Websites. A constantly evolving, never ending project. In this new post one council comms lead shares the approach, process and lessons learned from refreshing their site.
by Louisa Dean
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Well it’s here. I’m very pleased and proud to announce the #UnAwards17 shortlist.
by Darren Caveney
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Setting realistic targets and ambitions is an important part of any leader’s job. For one communications leader that means using a set of words which can inspire and not de-motivate.
by Shirah Bamber
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#OurDay is the annual 24-hour Twitterfon led by the Local Government Association to promote the many things local government delivers on our behalf. Here’s how and why you should get involved this year.
by Darren Caveney
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Well the big day is now just over two weeks away and the #UnAwards17 shortlists will be announced VERY soon.
by Darren Caveney
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After a record-breaking 414 entries a team of external judges are currently battling through a tonne of great work to draw up the 2017 shortlist.
by Darren Caveney
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If you have an income target, or are keen to explore ways of boosting your own communications budget, a new webinar taking place this month could be just what you need.
by Emma Howard
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So, after much anticipation, it's official. Nearly all Twitter users have 280 characters.
by Kerry-Lynne Pyke
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Some bright sparks in Higher Education comms have started a slack group and have a meet-up in Manchester. If that's for you, you should go.
by Julie Waddicor and Kim Graakjaer
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There's something in the air. Change, turmoil and uncertainty is working its way out through a need for help. Do you feel it? One Higher Education comms person is seeing it too.
by Julie Waddicor
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The 4th annual UnAwards has seen an amazing response from the industry. And in the process created an enormous treasure trove of learning.
by Darren Caveney
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Many of us have had to take on extra responsibility during our careers. But imagine taking on the roles of your entire senior management team all in one go.
by Ben Capper
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