A question of comms: Gary Vyse
In today’s A question of comms Gary Vyse reveals why comms pros need to ‘hand over the keys’ to colleagues, who he thinks is one of the ultimate communicators and the one thing he couldn’t do his job without. Gary is PR & Engagement Lead at Alternative Futures Group, a healthcare charity providing services for people with mental health […]
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The changing face of internal comms?
The nature of how organisations communicate with their employees and customers is changing. IC pros don’t have the tools they need to do their job and are operating in a more advisory role. That’s not news to IC pros, or at least it shouldn’t be. But these findings form part of a new piece of […]
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A question of comms: Sara Luker
Today’s A question of comms features Sara Luker, eBay’s EMEA Content Manager. Her career has seen her work in-house, agency-side and as a PRWeek journalist. I’ve known Sara for about a decade and she’s one of my favourite people. I love her approach to life and admire her excellent work at eBay. She’s one of the […]
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Free report packed with global digital trends and stats
Every year the smart people at We Are Social @wearesocial produce a report covering internet use, social media, and mobile around the world. The latest Digital in 2017 Global Overview report has just been released. At 750 slides long, it’s well worth a read and bookmarking for the future. Looking for information help you build […]
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A question of comms: Lou Robinson
Today’s A question of comms features Lou Robinson, Global Internal Comms Lead at Costa. Discover what she thinks it takes to be good at internal comms, her book recommendations, her views on the future of IC and much more. Lou has 18 years’ experience in corporate communications and wrote for my blog last month to share […]
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Introducing a question of comms
I love hearing how professional communicators came to be in the job they’re doing and their career stories. Today I’m launching A question of comms, to share insights from professional communicators around the globe. You’re invited to take part in this new Q&A feature. I’ve put myself up first to get the ball rolling. Thank you […]
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What writing 1000 blog posts has taught me
I’ve published 768,000 words on my blog, but some of the best posts will never see the light of day. In this, my 1000th article, I’ll reveal 10 lessons I’ve learned from eight years of blogging. I’ll share mistakes I’ve made, how I overcome writer’s block, the importance of ethics and why I make up my own rules. […]
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How RNIB uses Workplace by Facebook
Workplace by Facebook is transforming the way the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) communicates. RNIB invited me to visit them on their six-month anniversary of using the enterprise social network and learn how it’s dramatically boosted their internal communication. Communicating effectively with blind, partially sighted or deaf-blind employees takes careful thought and attention. […]
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Trust has imploded. Here’s what you need to know…
It has been a year of unimaginable upheaval. Trust has been so corroded that we now trust leaked information much more than traditional news sources; and algorithms over human editors. Trust is in crisis around the world, we have media echo chambers, widespread mistrust in leaders and a lack of objectivity. In the UK, trust […]
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Get a reality check on fake news
The media is awash with stories mentioning fake news this week. What is it? How does it work, what do you need to know and how does it impact internal communication? Fake news is false information which has been crafted and shared, usually for a purpose. I’ve seen it described as active misinformation. Its purpose […]
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How to prepare snow comms and look organised
Like many parents, it’s a rare treat if I make it through a week without hearing a reference to Olaf, Princess Anna or wrestling my daughter out of her Elsa dress. The film Frozen has taken everyone by storm, yet for comms pros the onset of snow and ice can only mean one thing… snow comms. As the UK […]
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Can IC pros use digital platforms to engage employees?
Can internal communication practitioners use digital platforms to engage employees? How can they influence each other? Today Public Relations Masters graduate Gemma Trevers (@GTreversPR) has written a guest blog for All Things IC outlining her research project findings on digital internal communication and employee engagement. I’ll hand you over to Gemma… Can IC pros use […]
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