It’s back - the best free learning event in the comms calendar - the UnAwards Winners Masterclass.
by Darren Caveney
Read morehope and positivity from being together
The prevailing mood in public sector communications might be a bit grey but a day of collaboration with your local public sector peers can add much-needed colour.
by John-Paul Danon
Read more5 ways data will shape communications in 2024 - and how you can make the most of it
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
Read morethe public sector comms landscape: 2024
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
Read morepublic affairs - the 2024 'must have' for public sector comms pros: are you ready?
tv, 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. Here are my watches in December….
by Darren Caveney
Read morea day to warm the heart – the unawards 2023
Two days on, I still have a lovely warm glow from the 8th annual UnAwards.
by Darren Caveney
Read morethe unawards 2023 - your guide to the big day
After a three-month build-up the #UnAwards23 is almost here. Here’s your guide to the big day…
by Darren Caveney
Read morecan data and chatgpt predict the unawards 2023 film?
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
Read moreI was asked to write this blog so that my boss could watch the new Barbie movie
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
Read moreunawards 2023 shortlist announced
shortlist success that’s a big win for children in care
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
Read morethe view from the other side of the fence
How does it feel to leave the public sector, and what does it look like on the other side?
by Shirah Bamber
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: october
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
Read morethe unawards23 public vote is open
the word on the local government street is…
The inaugural meeting of the local government communication leaders network earlier this month gave us so much food for thought.
by Matt Nicholls
Read moredear person behind me…
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
Read moreall new webinar – how to win an unaward
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
Read morehow we’re using tiktok to target our residents
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
Read morethe power of in-person events: a case study in climate change engagement
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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