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why #localgov should love linkedin

July 24, 2022 Darren Caveney

Over the last couple of years, I’ve been asked many times by various organisations to share how Cheltenham Borough Council uses LinkedIn and invited to talk at several conferences. I’m always happy to do this as local government is at its best when it’s sharing, networking and learning from each other.

by Darren Knight

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags why #localgov should love linkedin, LinkedIn case study and learning for the public sector, how to get the most from LinkedIn, should you use LinkedIn in your marketing and communications?, Darren Knight, comms2point0

a question of diversity… (and how you can help answer it)

July 14, 2022 Darren Caveney

The comms profession has a problem. 

by Michael Moore

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In research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags a question of diversity… (and how you can help answer it), LGcomms equality diversity and inclusion survey 2022, comms2point0 best practice communications and pr

4 important lessons from mentoring a comms team

July 11, 2022 Darren Caveney

I recently finished a team mentoring assignment for a brilliant county council comms team. It’s one of the most enjoyable pieces of work I’ve been given the opportunity to take part in. As always, there are many lessons. So I thought I’d share a few.

by Darren Caveney

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags 4 important lessons from mentoring a comms team, mentoring tips and advice, developing a team, developing a communications team, communications professional skills in 2022, the most important skills in communications and pr, mentoring advice, mentoring lessons, Darren Caveney, comms2point0 best practice in communications and pr

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

July 3, 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 Tags tv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: june, best film and tv in 2022, Darren Caveney, comms2point0

a free taster webinar - how to nail tiktok

June 23, 2022 Darren Caveney

This month’s brand, spanking new TikTok webinar was a real blast and packed with tips, learning, insights and practical advice. But don’t believe me, look at the testimonials below.

And now there’s a new free webinar you might like…

by Darren Caveney

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags a free taster webinar - how to nail tiktok, TikTok advice skills learning and training for communications pr and marketing professionals, how to create great great tiktoks, Nonsensical and Oli Hills, communications best practice uk industry event lgcomms government communications service and comms2point0, Darren Caveney

“mummy am i a girl?”

June 21, 2022 Darren Caveney

One random Saturday afternoon while eating cake, my eight-year-old daughter asked me, “Mummy am I a girl?” I asked her what she felt like and she said, “I feel like a girl mummy, but boys can have long hair and be like girls too can’t they?”

by Jo White

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Tags “mummy am i a girl?”, Pride month, The story of the rainbow flag, LGBTQ+ books, comms2point0

how can councils communicate with millennials joining the housing market? 4 top tips

June 19, 2022 Darren Caveney

Yes, you heard that right. Despite the cost of living crisis and the UK housing market surge, many millennials are putting down deposits on their first homes, according to Moveable. But how should councils communicate best with them?

by Emily Wareing

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, strategy + planning Tags how can councils communicate with millennials joining the housing market? 4 top tips, how to communicate with millenials, communications tips for local government, public sector communications, comms2point0 best practice communications and pr

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

June 5, 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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social media marketing  - the only job you'll get with no training but be expected to do it well

May 26, 2022 Darren Caveney

For such an important role, which has been around for a long time now, it’s surprising how little training some people have received.

by Michelle Jones

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags social media marketing  - the only job you'll get with no training but be expected to do it well, social media advice and tips, social media training, Michelle Jones, comms2point0 best practice communications and pr

‘say hello to the world’ - 6 lessons in communicating a start up 

May 26, 2022 Darren Caveney

An online conference product, which differentiates from Zoom, Teams and other familiar video conferencing platforms by using the technology to facilitate hybrid events, has launched. It might be useful for the comms community, and there are some useful comms and launch lessons.

by Victoria Ford

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it wasn't my party but I'll cry if I want to

May 26, 2022 Darren Caveney

In the wake of the "partygate" revelations published in the Sue Gray report, one anonymous public sector comms pro shares their feelings on what it means to them.

by an anonymous public sector comms pro

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In resources + good stuff, campaigns + media Tags it wasn't my party but I'll cry if I want to, In the wake of the "partygate" revelations published in the Sue Gray report, one anonymous public sector comms pro shares their feelings on what it means to them.

sometimes I eat cheese

May 19, 2022 Darren Caveney

A brilliant new post which cuts through the fluff of those currently dissing the merits of homeworking.

by Jill Spurr

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In digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags sometimes I eat cheese, A brilliant new post which cuts through the fluff of those currently dissing the merits of homeworking, homeworking works we proved it, Jill Spurr, comms2point0

can comms cook?

May 12, 2022 Darren Caveney

We’re spicing things up with our wonderful comms community and crafting a collaborative cookbook full of flavoursome combinations, sweet stories and fresh ideas.

by Lauren Castle

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In resources + good stuff, campaigns + media Tags can comms cook?, Lauren Castle of Alive with Ideas, best practice communications and PR in the NHS, comms2point0

social media case study: 4 key lessons from an 8 month tiktok rollercoaster

May 5, 2022 Darren Caveney

What’s the worst that can happen?

by Jack Grasby

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In campaigns + media, digital + social, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags social media case study: 4 key lessons from an 8 month tiktok rollercoaster, TikTok case study, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service TikTok, Jack Grasby, comms2point0 best practice communications and pr

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

May 5, 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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we regret to inform you 2 – from the other side of the decision

April 12, 2022 Darren Caveney

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

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In research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, training + development Tags we regret to inform you 2 – from the other side of the decision, I’m a passionate advocate for improving the candidate experience during recruitment. So, when the time came to advertise for a Communications Officer, I knew I had to put my morals where my mouth is, job interview and recruitment case study and best practice, Jill Spurr, comms2point0 communications best practice

a love letter to the team – it’s the future

April 11, 2022 Darren Caveney

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

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In research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning, training + development Tags a 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., Katie Pegg, communications teams, public sector communications teams

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

April 10, 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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the compelling business case for citizen experience (citx)

April 7, 2022 Darren Caveney

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

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In campaigns + media, research + evaluation, resources + good stuff, strategy + planning Tags the 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.

april fools’ day for the public sector

March 30, 2022 Darren Caveney

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

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