A view on strategic comms from the winners of Best Communications Team, and Best Small Team at the UnAwards 2022.
by Rob McCleary and Helena Hornby
Read morespin off - don't call us spin doctors
A political party in Scotland recently announced that if they won power they would merge health boards to save money. Of course, it’s the job of politicians to look for ways to make the public pound go further. There’s plenty to debate about what the optimum size for health boards might be, but that’s not what this blog is about. I was moved to put finger to keyboard by the use of one phrase: ‘spin doctors’.
by an anonymous comms pro
Read moredo more cooks always spoil the broth? harnessing the power of people and communities to create more effective communications
Are you testing your campaigns, your comms collateral, your digital channels? Here’s why you should.
by George London
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: january
If you’re anything like me a good TV or film recommendation is a handy thing to have. Especially in dark and gloomy January.
by Darren Caveney
Read morethe only way is ethics
Sitting at the comms2point0 UnAwards at the beginning of December, I was struck by a huge sense of pride. Pride at being part of a sector that produced such incredible work. There we are, the Comms professionals, empowering people to make choices, equipping them with information and influencing change. The awards highlighted work from large teams and small. Lighthearted messaging and the deathly serious. Passion and commitment and skill.
by Jill Spurr
Read moreit’s dropped – the unawards winners masterclass 2023
It’s back - the best free learning event in the comms calendar - the UnAwards Winners Masterclass.
by Darren Caveney
Read morethis year I’m taking a hard line on professional wellbeing – and this is why you should too
We all know that wellbeing is not just a nice thing to do but often we don’t make it a priority.
by Becky Murch
Read morethe value of creating the space to think
I’ve been reflecting on the comms2point0 email I received from Darren today entitled “less work more thinking” where he says it’s been nice to have downtime to plot and plan but “it doesn’t pay the bills”. For the first time ever Darren, I have to disagree.
by Holly Bremner
Read morewhat being on maternity leave has taught me about work
For the past 11 months I’ve not been at work. Instead, I’ve been looking after a brand new little human.
by Meg Rowley
Read moreartificial intelligence or abominable invention – unpicking the threats and opportunities of ai bot chatgpt
Well the comms and marketing people for ChatGTP deserve a prize – it’s literally been everywhere this past two weeks. But should we adopt it now or play a waiting game? This great new post is an essential read.
by Josephine Graham
Read moremy first two months in local government
Two months ago, I stepped into the world of local government and joined the Communications team for my first placement on the National Graduate Development Programme at Bedford Borough Council.
by Sarah Combes
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: december
If you’re anything like me a good TV or film recommendation is a handy thing to have. Especially in dark and gloomy January.
by Darren Caveney
Read morewhy new voter id legislation risks disenfranchising a generation
The new voter ID legislation confirmed this week, may on the face of it seem like a subtle progression to voting regulation in the UK. Look a little closer and you’ll see that it could be one of the biggest steps to youth audiences becoming disenfranchised with government and a move to restrict young voters from having a voice.
by Rebecca Roberts
Read moremy first year in local government, what a whirlwind it has been
They say a week is a long time in politics so what does that make a year in local government?
by Jade Parker
Read moremy day at the unconventional UnAwards
Finding out that a 2021 Black History Month campaign I'd created had been shortlisted for a second award has been one of the highlights of this year. Considering I'd gotten married in July, that's definitely saying something!
by Krystle Downie
Read morework in comms? not an octopus? extra hands could be the answer
We all know that working in comms means wearing lots of different hats – writer, proofreader, social media whizz, event organiser, project manager – and that’s before we start on the random tasks that always seem to be passed to comms, such as sorting out signage or arranging a car parking space.
by Ali Marsland
Read morethe most wonderful time of the year
Two days on, I still have a lovely warm glow from the 7th annual UnAwards.
by Darren Caveney
Read morethe #UnAwards22 - your guide to the big day
After a three-month build-up the #UnAwards22 is almost here. Here’s your guide to the big day…
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: october
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.
If you’re like me you’re always on the hunt for a quality watch in and amongst some very average fayre. So, these recs and ratings might be useful to you. Here goes for October
by Darren Caveney
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