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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.
This has been a very good month after some pretty average offerings recently. Tuck in and find a new watch.
by Darren Caveney
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The last few years have seen an absolute turbo-boost for digital communications. I’ve been saying this to my colleagues for a while now (so much in fact, I’m sure they’re sick of hearing it) but to give one example our combined Facebook and Twitter reach in 2019 was 18 million, in 2020 that went up to 89 million (largely thanks to an exploding whale) and in 2021 it was 32 million. I’m sure you’ll have seen a rise in your audience accessing your messaging and services via digital means too.
by Nick Fromont
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Once in a while, a comms initiative comes along that just hits all the right notes.
by Ben Capper
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A brilliant new post which cuts through the fluff of those currently dissing the merits of homeworking.
by Jill Spurr
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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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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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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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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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