If you want people to feel good about their hometown, bidding for UK City of Culture is one way to whip up some love.
by Jenny Gibson
Read morereal queens straighten each other’s crowns
Just over a week ago many of you will have cheered, sobbed and enjoyed the Lionness’ historic win. But for us it was more than just a football match, it was more than just a trophy and it was definitely more than football coming home. It was something we recognised and had benefitted from…
by Jill Spurr and Louisa Dean
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: july
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
Read moredoncaster council: our digital journey 2.0
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
Read more8 lessons from a successful comms campaign: mycareview in cheshire east
Once in a while, a comms initiative comes along that just hits all the right notes.
by Ben Capper
Read morewhy #localgov should love linkedin
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
Read morea question of diversity… (and how you can help answer it)
4 important lessons from mentoring a comms team
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
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: june
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 morea free taster webinar - how to nail tiktok
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
Read more“mummy am i a girl?”
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
Read morehow can councils communicate with millennials joining the housing market? 4 top tips
tv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: may
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 moresocial media marketing - the only job you'll get with no training but be expected to do it well
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
Read more‘say hello to the world’ - 6 lessons in communicating a start up
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
Read moreit 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.
by an anonymous public sector comms pro
Read moresometimes I eat cheese
A brilliant new post which cuts through the fluff of those currently dissing the merits of homeworking.
by Jill Spurr
Read morecan comms cook?
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
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
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