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celebrating inspiring women - international women’s day 2022

March 7, 2022 Darren Caveney

On International Women's Day, one comms professional considers the positive impacts of embracing equality.

by Daniel Cattanach

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In resources + good stuff Tags celebrating inspiring women - international women’s day 2022, On International Women's Day, comms2point0

tv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: february

March 2, 2022 Darren Caveney

Inspired by the genius comic, Stewart Lee, I’ve decided to keep a record of all of my TV, film and cinema viewing throughout 2022. Plus, I will write a micro review for each one and list where I watched it in case you’re at a loose end with recommendations.

by Darren Caveney

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In resources + good stuff Tags tv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: february, best tv and film 2022, Darren Caveney @darrencaveney creator and owner of comms2poiunt0 and creative communicators ltd

how to talk about and support ukraine - by a british-ukrainian

February 28, 2022 Darren Caveney

“I may not be able to help my family and friends in Ukraine physically, so the least I can do is advocate for their voices, educate, spread the word and use my skills as a professional communicator. I, like many others, feel so helpless. Here are some tips and links on how to talk about and support this situation.”

by Kimberley-Marie Sklinar

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff Tags how to talk about and support Ukraine - by a British-Ukrainian, “I may not be able to help my family and friends in Ukraine physically, so the least I can do is advocate for their voices, educate, spread the word and use my skills as a professional communicator. I, like many others, feel so helpless. Here are some tips and links on how to talk about and support this situation.”, Kimberley-Marie Sklinar, The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), comms2point0

communication trends of 2022: the largest international poll on communications trends launches

February 20, 2022 Darren Caveney

There are years etched into public memory that are immortalised in history textbooks. We can probably all remember where we were - what we were doing - when that fateful public address came in, in March 2020.

by Teela Clayton

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff Tags communication trends of 2022: the largest international poll on communications trends launches, European Communication Monitor (ECM) 2021 and 2022, communications trends 2022, you're on mute, Comparative Excellence Framework for Communication Management (CEF), Teela Clayton, comms2point0, communications best practice uk industry event lgcomms government communications service and comms2point0

values can be value-less: it’s time to step up

February 16, 2022 Darren Caveney

I don’t know for sure who first coined the phrase “Don’t tell me, show me” but I have found myself saying it a lot over the years.

by Darren Caveney

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In research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags values can be value-less: it’s time to step up, organisational values, values and behaviours affect reputation, Darren Caveney, creative communicators ltd, comms2point0 communications consultancy

the decaf experiment: week 24

February 16, 2022 Darren Caveney

Coffee is a staple of many a comms person’s working day. It was mine. But I changed things up and here’s what I have discovered.

by Darren Caveney

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Tags the decaf experiment: week 24, how to stop drinking coffee, the benefits of decaf, Matthew Walker sleep doctor, coffee destroys sleep, Darren Caveney comms2point0

don't gloss over your mistakes - use them to colour your learning

February 10, 2022 Darren Caveney

An unexpected chat about Tipp-Ex led one comms professional to consider the merits of making mistakes.

by Daniel Cattanach

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Tags don't gloss over your mistakes - use them to colour your learning, An unexpected chat about Tipp-Ex led one comms professional to consider the merits of making mistakes., Daniel Cattanach, best practice communications, comms2point0 communications

stories from our covid response – a different approach to annual report writing

February 3, 2022 Darren Caveney

How to explain to your residents the level of local support provided by their council during the COVID Pandemic? The hard word, the commitment, the dedication, the late nights, the early mornings, the weekends. That the council you may only need to empty your bin or to grant planning permission on your home extension, stepped up and delivered for the community at a time of national crisis.

by Catherine Molloy

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags stories from our covid response – a different approach to annual report writing, storytelling in local government, local government annual reports, Catherine Molloy Elmbridge Council, comms2point0, comms2point0 best practice communications for the public sector

communications is a tool for organisational honesty

February 1, 2022 Darren Caveney

Ask yourself, how many times on average are you asked by somebody to ‘spin it’? Then – more importantly – ask yourself, how often do you challenge back?

by Nick Price-Thompson

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In research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags communications is a tool for organisational honesty, Challenge things. No matter the level you work at in an organisation. It is healthy for democracy, healthy for trust, healthy for communications. Don’t leave it to somebody else, trust in communications and organisations comes from the bottom as well as the top., Nick Price-Thompson, comms2point0 best practice communications

tv, film and cinema recommendations and reviews for comms people: january

January 30, 2022 Darren Caveney

Inspired by the genius comic, Stewart Lee, I’ve decided to keep a record of all of my TV, film and cinema viewing throughout 2022. Plus, I will write a micro review for each one and list where I watched it.

by Darren Caveney

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In resources + good stuff, research + evaluation Tags tv, film and cinema recommendations and reviews for comms people: january, best TV film Movie Theatre and cinema in 2022, Darren Caveney communications consultant, comms2point0

let me tell you something about the youth of today

January 19, 2022 Darren Caveney

Don’t worry, this isn’t a blog about false generation wars, youth stereotypes or why Gen Z are alleged to not like Millennials side partings. It is a blog about why young people are facing a really complex, challenging future, not least because of their experiences during the pandemic.

by Rebecca Roberts

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags is a blog about why young people are facing a really complex, challenging future, not least because of their experiences during the pandemic, how to engage with young people, research data and insights on young people in the uk, Rebecca Roberts, comms2point0 best practice communications and pr

get involved in the public sector approach to digital engagement survey 2022

January 18, 2022 Darren Caveney

It’s one of the largest public sector digital surveys around and has been running for several years now. So please take part to receive the report which will help you benchmark against your peers.

by Jen Morris

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags get involved in the public sector approach to digital engagement survey 2022, best practice use of social media in the public sector, public sector social media benchmarking, public sector communications and pr consultancy, comms2point0

creativity gone up in smoke? 3 simple tips to set your imagination ablaze for 2022

January 10, 2022 Darren Caveney

Creativity has been forced down the comms priority ladder by the fire-fighting of the last couple of years, but you can reignite it with a few quick tweaks to your outlook.

by James Morton and Lauren Castle

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags creativity gone up in smoke? 3 simple tips to set your imagination ablaze for 2022, Creativity has been forced down the comms priority ladder by the fire-fighting of the last couple of years, but you can reignite it with a few quick tweaks to your outlook., creativity tips and hacks, fire service communications and pr, public sector communications and pr consultancy, Alive with Ideas, comms2point0

council magazines: keep, reduce or remove - the current landscape in 2022

January 9, 2022 Darren Caveney

The debate on the much loved/much maligned council mag reared its head again recently. So I ran a special comms2point0 survey to understand the current status of council mags across the UK.

by Darren Caveney

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags council magazines: keep, reduce or remove - the current landscape in 2022, council mags, how many councils still publish printed magazines?, The debate on the much loved/much maligned council mag reared its head again recently. So I ran a special comms2point0 survey to understand the current status of council mags across the UK., public sector communications consultancy, Darren Caveney creator and owner of comms2point0

make it worth the time

January 5, 2022 Darren Caveney

Time is one of our most precious resources. Next to trees and bees, time is what impacts us most on a daily basis. Time to work, time to play and time to rest.

by Lucy Denton

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags Make it worth the time, Next to trees and bees, time is what impacts us most on a daily basis. Time to work, time to play and time to rest, time-saving tips advice and hacks, time pressures in communications and pr, Lucy Denton, comms2point0, comms2point0 best practice communications and pr

festive thanks

December 20, 2021 Darren Caveney

Well another year is almost done and boy it’s been full of twists and turns hasn’t it. For me, Christmas is always a time to reflect on work and personal experiences across the year. So here’s my quick take.

by Darren Caveney

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wake up to “woke”

December 16, 2021 Darren Caveney

Words are powerful.

by Jill Spurr

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In research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development, digital + social Tags wake up to “woke”, cancel culture, Woke means, by dictionary definition (the ultimate arbiter of language, apart from the renowned Ms Dent) “alert to injustice and discrimination in society, especially racism”., Jill Spurr, comms2point0, public sector pr and communications

why public sector comms is the perfect springboard to a successful freelance business

December 16, 2021 Darren Caveney

18 months ago, I resigned from my council head of comms job and set up my own freelance business. My timing could definitely have been better.

by Anna Caig

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In training + development, resources + good stuff Tags why public sector comms is the perfect springboard to a successful freelance business, top tips for becoming a consultant, how to go freelance, how do I go freelance, setting up, comms2point0

how to build a community in 2022 - technology is not the answer

December 12, 2021 Darren Caveney

As we move beyond COVID lockdowns and the uncertainty of Brexit, one thing is clear: our communities have held us together. When challenged by obstacles, we turn to those we trust to support us and rebuild.

by Kathy Kyle

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags How to build a community in 2022 - Technology is not the answer, marketing the high street, Top tips for building a community, Kathy Kyle, comms2point0

a beautiful thing happened today – the unawards post of the year ceremony

December 10, 2021 Darren Caveney

December for me for the past 8 years has meant the UnAwards – a seasonal day of joy to reflect on the brilliant work of a community.

by Darren Caveney

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