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by Lauren Castle
Read moresocial media case study: 4 key lessons from an 8 month tiktok rollercoaster
tv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: april
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
Read morewe regret to inform you 2 – from the other side of the decision
So many people have negative experiences of the job recruitment process. Here’s a new case study on how to build on those experiences and put in place interview and feedback standards which sets bar for many others to aim for.
by Jill Spurr
Read morea love letter to the team – it’s the future
I love the office. No two ways about it. The camaraderie, the buzz, the biscuits - I’m its number one fan. So, the pandemic hit me hard work-wise.
by Katie Pegg
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: march
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
Read morethe compelling business case for citizen experience (citx)
This new case study on citizen experience and ‘failure demand’ provides a strong argument for the investment in technology for better public sector services.
by Dave Worsell
Read moreapril fools’ day for the public sector
Thinking of running an April’s Fools’ Day prank this year? Well here’s your ultimate guide to pulling it off in the public sector…
by Andrew Fielding
Read morecomms – the beating heart of an organisation
Communications is at the heart of every part of an organisation. It can influence, impact and make or break reputations. Comms really is more than just the comms team, as this new guest post highlights.
by Sally Northeast
Read moretwo years on…
Two years ago, as Spring brought welcome sunshine after the winter months, we were not unfolding ready for summer but instead facing the harsh reality of lockdown with an unknown virus turning the world upside down…
by Alix Macfarlane
Read moreis adhd a superpower?
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and this new guest post shines an important light on ADHD and how it shapes the work of a busy communications professional.
by Michelle McVeigh
Read morehow to use organic influencing to boost your posts – a 4 lesson case study
The power of influence is often still underused in social media approaches yet can really help cut through in the noisy and cluttered world of these platforms. This new post guides you through four important lessons.
by Tim Gatt
Read morewhat getting up early to make coffee tells me about how we consume media in 2022
As per the title of this blog, this morning I got up early to make coffee. Now, I have coffee every morning, but I don’t usually get up early to make it.
But today was different.
by Ian Curwen
Read morecelebrating inspiring women - international women’s day 2022
On International Women's Day, one comms professional considers the positive impacts of embracing equality.
by Daniel Cattanach
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: february
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
Read morehow 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.”
by Kimberley-Marie Sklinar
Read morecommunication trends of 2022: the largest international poll on communications trends launches
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
Read morevalues can be value-less: it’s time to step up
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
Read morethe decaf experiment: week 24
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
Read moredon'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.
by Daniel Cattanach
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