The UnAwards18 Public Vote is now Open which means you can now choose your favourites this year…
by Darren Caveney
Read morean update on the record-breaking unawards18
is this open rate good? email statistics the public sector needs to know
In terms of reach and users email still out-strips social media. Makes you think doesn’t it. So what are the statistics you need to know to inform your activity?
Read morefireworks and a whale…. an average friday in local government comms
I don’t know who originally coined the phrase “no two days are the same” but having worked local government comms I can testify that it’s truer than true.
by Ashley Wilcox
Read moreangels of the north
It’s a joy to see great work win at the UnAwards. This one was part inspired by an famous local landmark, and part by a less famous but brilliant workforce.
by Ross Wigham
Read morethe final countdown - the unawards18 close on thursday
The 5th annual UnAwards close on Thursday 25 October. So you still have time to enter, get yourself shortlisted and really put your work on the industry map.
by Darren Caveney
Read more3 things strictly come dancing has in common with our public health communications network
The importance of a strong network to support, learn, share and collaborate with was the very ethos behind the launch of comms2point0. And here’s a great new network some of you will want to be a part of.
by Ruth Dale
Read morecore values stand the test of time: the cipr at 70
As the CIPR celebrates its 70th birthday one member reflects on the past 20 years and has contributed a passage to a new book to mark the occasion – Platinum.
by Ruth Fry
Read morewhy you must, must, must enter the unawards
You owe it to yourself and your team to enter the UnAwards18. It's free and easy to do and you still have plenty of time to do it. So no excuses, right?
by Darren Caveney
Read morenominate someone brilliant in the unawards18
We know that a common complaint from comms professionals is a lack of recognition for their work. The UnAwards18 is your chance to change that. In a big way.
by Darren Caveney
Read moreeverything that we go through – looking after the mental health of comms professionals
As an issue mental health has been on the radar for the communications industry for some time. In truth we haven’t responded quickly enough to the risks it poses to us. But it feels like changes are taking place and that’s something we should all embrace.
by Leanne Ehren
Read more6 top tips for managing tighter budgets and delivering income generation
If you work in local government communications there’s a high chance that you have income targets to achieve. This new post offers advice on how to tackle this growing requirement
by Eleri Salter
Read moreditch the default and stick a human face on your internal comms
You’ve got just over two weeks to enter the best comms industry awards in the UK. But don’t take my word for it, read what a former winner has to say about them and the benefits of entering…
by Alex Mills
Read morea phone call with facebook – the inside track on facebook advertising
Whenever we spend budget on a communications campaign we must be able to demonstrate a return. This is equally true for social media advertising. This new posts gives some inside tips on getting the most from Facebook advertising.
by Helen Kitley
Read morewhy I want to ban internal awareness-raising campaigns
the (comms) strategy is delivery
How many communications strategies have you written in your time? How many of them worked and how many disappeared through the cracks due to competing and reactive work demand? This new guest post gives valuable insight into how one government department tackled a new strategy and the benefits of a new approach…
by Lucy Denton
Read moreit’s party time…
The arrival of autumn signals the start of the party conference season. What on earth will they talk about, it’s not like there is much going on right now. Whether you are directly involved, or watching from afar, they’ll be newsworthy for sure…
by Will Mapplebeck
Read moreworkplace by facebook - this much I know
There are many ways to create an environment where great internal comms thrives. Does social media offer fresh options? You’ll have heard about Workplace by Facebook but this new case study gives some interesting new insight…
by Lindsay Narey
Read morelaunching the epic, the unique, the bestest - the one and only UnAwards
The 5th annual UnAwards launch TODAY. They’re the most accessible industry awards around. Now it’s not a time to quietly sit back and hope your boss recognises and appreciates your efforts. So try and get yourself shortlisted for an UnAward to really put your work on the organisational map.
by Darren Caveney
Read moreuniversity clearing – if you’ve nothing nice to say, avoid trash talking on social
You’ll have seen many a spat on social media over the years. But surely a university should be above inciting an online scuffle?
by Rebecca Roberts
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