December is the perfect time to reflect on the year just gone – the good, the bad and the bits in between - and to begin planning in earnest for the year ahead.
by Darren Caveney
Read morethe joy of partnerships... and some tips to make them work
It takes two to tango. So, how do you get your dance steps right if you are working in partnership? One outgoing NHS head of communications has some hard-won lessons to pass on.
by Michael Carden
Read morecalling north east comms people, can you help hack to help a hospice?
What is a hack day? It's people getting together on a day and seeing what they can come up with to crack a problem. Kate Vogelsang would like fellow comms people, video, marketing, web and others to help a North East hospice.
by Kate Vogelsang
Read morevaluable lessons a comms person learned from a city of culture bid that missed out
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
Read morethe fabulous 'talking comms podcast' episode 2 is here
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
Read moreis pr similar the world over?
it’s the most wonderful time of the year: reflections on the unawards17
The UnAwards17 ceremony was a chance to recognise excellence, celebrate success, connect with new faces and say hello to old friends.
by Darren Caveney
Read moresupercharged social media 2018 – exciting new workshops
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
Read morehow a dumped speedboat thread went viral
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
Read morethe #unawards17 - your guide to the big day
Well after a three-month build up the #UnAwards17 is almost here. Here’s your guide to the big day.
by Darren Caveney
Read more4 key steps to improving a council web site
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
Read moreannouncing the #unawards17 shortlist
Well it’s here. I’m very pleased and proud to announce the #UnAwards17 shortlist.
by Darren Caveney
Read morechanging adjectives: what’s in a word?
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
Read morewhy #ourday might just be the most important day of the year for local government
#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
Read morean update on the fantabulous #unawards17
Well the big day is now just over two weeks away and the #UnAwards17 shortlists will be announced VERY soon.
by Darren Caveney
Read morethe unawards17 public vote is open
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
Read morecommunications: a catalyst for commercial success
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
Read morehow 280 twitter characters could benefit communications people
So, after much anticipation, it's official. Nearly all Twitter users have 280 characters.
by Kerry-Lynne Pyke
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under the influence?
commsflab - a pre-christmas chat for higher education comms
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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