the art of the budget possible and an offer of help…
by Eleri Salter
Read moreinspiration can come from the most unlikely places
Who and what inspires you? For me it mostly comes from loved ones and many of the people I am lucky enough to work with. But inspiration really can crop up in the most surprising places too.
by Darren Caveney
Read morehow creating a digital academy can deliver an organisation full of skilled comms people
The phrase ‘communications is everyone’s job’ is true. But how many organisations really upskill their staff to be competent at communications? Here’s one organisation which really has by creating a digital academy.
by Eva Duffy
Read morethe #unawards18 - your guide to the big day
After a three-month build-up the #UnAwards18 is almost here. Here’s your guide to the big day…
by Darren Caveney
Read moresurely iceland have had worse adverts?
What learning can we take from the Iceland advert in relation to political messaging?
by Rebecca Roberts
Read morethe unawards18 shortlist is live
using audio as an effective comms tool
How often do you consider audio as a tool to help tell your organisation’s story?
by Ronnie Jones
Read morehow knowing who you are can make you a better comms professional
What do you stand for? What are you values? Which behaviours do you try to live by in your career. We all have our own set of values. This post might just get you thinking about your own afresh…
by Jude Tipper
Read morethe unawards18 public vote is open
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
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