Some hard lessons from the Conservative campaign disasterclass of 2024
by Ben Capper
So there you have it. Genny Lec 2024, done and dusted. And dusted very thoroughly.
Read morejust days until the general election. and I'm still working on my vote...
I was 100% decided. I knew before the election was declared exactly who I'd vote for. My decision was primarily tactical based on what I think is best for the country, but also aligned with my personal values. It was all sewn up.
by Georgia Turner
Read morea gen z view on the general election
With all the General Election excitement at the moment, campaigning parties are turning to different social channels to captivate new audiences and spread their message far and wide – encouraging a new wave of voters. The channel in question? TikTok.
Read moreseeing the wood for the trees
As communications professionals we receive a lot of information. Probably too much.
It’s our job to turn that complicated information into something meaningful and share it with the right audience, on the right channel, at the right time.
by an anonymous comms professional
Read morethe uk needs to embrace innovation to improve recycling rates
The UK waste industry is currently facing a wide range of challenges that are slowing down the country’s progression as a major leader in recycling innovation. As other nations actively seek new targeted and effective ways to improve their recycling rates, the UK's cautious approach when adopting new and innovative technology is holding the nation back from building a greener future.
by Josh Casswell
Read morewhen is there an i in team?
Organisational change is a funny old thing. I’d heard about it previously, but always been part of the cavalry that came in to save the day and be greeted with sighs of relief from those that had already ridden the storm. Battle-scarred and exhausted, the incumbent team would view my unjaded eyes and natural sense of optimism as a breath of fresh air. Then as a blended team, we would move forward into the brave new world infused with hope.
by Catherine Farrell
Read more3 lessons for comms professionals from bridgerton season 3
Dearest gentle reader…
I’m sure, like this author, you must be aware that season three of Bridgerton is the talk of the Ton. The tuneful strains of violins giving new dimension to Pitbull echo throughout Mayfair and beyond, leaving many a fan a-flutter. I will leave it to you, dear reader, to decide if by fan, I mean the device ladies use to cool themselves, or those enamoured of the Bridgerton world…
by Jill Spurr
Read moreelections – a 7-point comms checklist to guide your approach
I’ve covered a few elections in my time, council, generals, Europeans and the PCC. The one that sticks with me is when the MP in my council patch was Theresa May, was the Prime Minister ,and called a General Election in April 2017. I remember it clearly, I had just returned from leave and had a long list of work to deliver which suddenly got scrapped when the enormity of the Prime Minister’s election count dawned on me.
by Louisa Dean
Read morefor the love of community: ethics and diversity in climate action
Climate Change is the biggest threat to our existence and tackling it can often feel like an insurmountable task. Brent, alongside many other councils declared a climate emergency in 2019 and have pledged to do everything in our gift to reach net zero by 2030. The team’s work won an UnAward in 2023.
by Nadia Khan
Read morelooking to spread your wings and go freelance?
how is AI improving workplace productivity to make every second count?
In today’s fast-paced world, time has become an increasingly precious commodity. Thankfully, innovative solutions are emerging to revolutionise the way organisations operate. Artificial Intelligence is leading the charge, helping companies to automate tasks and handle data analysis by using virtual agents, reducing the need for human intervention in everyday processes.
by Francesca Esses
Read moresweet lord! taking the george harrison route to creative freedom
the 4 'c's of the unawards winners masterclass 2024
There’s an old saying “after the Lord Mayor’s procession”. Which if you haven’t heard it before essentially means the things which follow the procession aren’t as good.
by Darren Caveney
Read morebeautiful, isn’t it? lessons from the winning “best use of video” unawards entry
Beautiful, isn’t it?
Lessons from the winning “Best Use of Video” UnAwards entry
by Ben Capper
Read moresuccessful service transformation – the communications challenge
The role of communications teams in local authorities has always been far reaching, challenging and packed with opportunities for new ways of thinking and working. Every time we think the political and social landscape can’t get any more challenging, new issues arise.
by Victoria Ford
Read morepeople like us
from ‘no go’ to ‘go to’ in 24 hours – how tower hamlets embraced a media storm
‘With every challenge there is an opportunity.’ I remember that being one of the key messages from a Corporate Management Team risk workshop I was at a few years ago.
by Andreas Christophorou
Read moretv, film and cinema recs and reviews for comms people: february
If you’re anything like me a good TV or film recommendation is a handy thing to have. Here are my watches in February….
by Darren Caveney
Read moreSLAs for internal comms – the pros and cons
Service level agreements (SLAs). They’re not a new idea by any means but might it be a good time to debate whether you should introduce them right now to help manage demand and expectations? Would they give you a better chance to deliver your best and most important work?
A crowd-sourced blog post
Read morewhat’s your community not telling you?
Social listening - not a new concept but something that’s definitely beginning to come to the frontline of social media and comms strategies of those working in the public sector. In case you haven’t used social listening before, it allows you to gain insights into conversations that you’re not directly part of (as in, when you haven’t been tagged) and discover your unknown unknowns… Pretty cool, right?
by Hardeep Johal
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