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In 2023 we saw data have a significant and ever-present impact on communications. It was used on a massive scale to power the launch of ChatGPT, which took AI into the mainstream, presenting opportunities and headaches (reputational risk, bias issues, and ability to produce authentic-sounding misinformation on an industrial scale) for pressed communications pros.
by Alex Waddington
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Blimey. 2024 marks my 28th year working in comms. What an old fart, I hear you cry. There are a tonne of blog posts I could write from my experiences in those 28 years. But here’s one I thought might be useful to some of you.
by Darren Caveney
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If you’re anything like me a good TV or film recommendation is a handy thing to have. Here are my watches in December….
by Darren Caveney
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Two days on, I still have a lovely warm glow from the 8th annual UnAwards.
by Darren Caveney
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After a three-month build-up the #UnAwards23 is almost here. Here’s your guide to the big day…
by Darren Caveney
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If there’s one thing more hotly discussed than the UnAwards shortlists themselves, it’s surely Darren’s big reveal of the film shown on the day the gongs are handed out.
by Alex Waddington
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I’m not joking. She said, “How long does it usually take to write a blog for the UnAwards website?”. I bobbed my head for a bit, thinking, before replying “About two hours, give or take.” It was then her turn to have a good think, but I already knew what was coming. “Could you write it for me please? I’ve got some other work I need to catch up on.”
by Harry Loney
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A film project involving more than 80 council fostering teams that’s on the shortlist for this year’s UnAwards shows how collaboration on a grand scale is both doable and fruitful.
by John Cooper
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How does it feel to leave the public sector, and what does it look like on the other side?
by Shirah Bamber
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If you’re anything like me a good TV or film recommendation is a handy thing to have. Here are my watches in October….
by Darren Caveney
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The inaugural meeting of the local government communication leaders network earlier this month gave us so much food for thought.
by Matt Nicholls
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Recently, I’ve found myself reflecting on my mental health, and for once, it’s been really pleasurable. I finally feel like I am a whole person, and my brain isn’t constantly on high alert in a scary world, or telling me that I’m not as good as everyone else. I don’t even compare anymore – I’m happy to stand in my own space and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved, both personally and professionally.
by Jill Spurr
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Winning an UnAward is a very special thing.
But how can you win one?
Find out exactly how by getting the inside track from past winners and current judges in this special new webinar.
by Darren Caveney
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2023 has been a unique year for social media. From Twitter’s rebrand to X and the overnight rise…and then plateau of Threads; as a digital communications team, we’ve found that some platforms have just not been what they used to be. Learning from this, we turned our attention and efforts to the most talked about social media channel right now, and it’s seems to be paying off.
by Lauren Surtees
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In today's fast-paced digital world, the pull of online marketing and social media campaigns often takes centre stage in our efforts to engage with the public. After all, it's quick, cost-effective, and easily measurable. But in our quest for efficiency, are we missing something deeper?
by Rose Hampton
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We know that a common complaint from comms pros is a lack of recognition for their work. The #UnAwards23 is your chance to change that. In a big way.
by Darren Caveney
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I think we can all agree, if there’s one thing we can thank the internet for, it’s the rise of the inspirational quote. Whose day or week isn’t enhanced by someone posting an image telling us to Live, Love, Laugh over a pink and purple sunset?
by James Morton
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