A conversation for IC pros about Brexit
What do communicators need to know about the UK’s decision to leave the EU? What should we be communicating, when and what’s the next step? This afternoon Chuck Gose @chuckgose, who is host of the popular internal comms podcast ICology @learnicology and I discussed all things comms, referendums and the US election. We recorded our conversation […]
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What’s on for comms pros this week
The week ahead promises conferences galore for professional communicators. From social media conferences in New York to measurement breakfasts in London, there are lots of events to choose from. Today’s What’s on this week covers 19 to 29 June 2016. See the All Things IC comms calendar to plan further ahead and do let me know […]
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How to measure communication
If you have no idea how to measure your communication activities, this article is for you. A brand new framework was launched yesterday by the Association of Measurement & Evaluation of Communication (AMEC). It is excellent and I strongly urge you to use it. The new measurement framework uses digital technology to help the user through a […]
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How not to run a conference
Employee conferences can be a fantastic way to get your workforce motivated, inspired and ready to help your organisation achieve its goals. Or they can be a cringe-worthy attempt at enforced fun, death by PowerPoint and achingly painful to witness. How do you do yours? I recently received a copy of The Conference, a one-off publication […]
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What’s on for comms pros this week
Every year numerous award schemes call on you to have your hard work recognised, and this week is no exception. I’ve just judged two categories of the Institute of Internal Communication Awards, and the shortlist will be revealed later in the summer. Now the early bird deadline is looming for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ […]
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How storytelling delivers results for three companies
How can you achieve success with storytelling in your organisation? By making it personal, emotive and inclusive. Through this article you’ll learn how Nationwide Building Society, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Children’s Society charity have effectively used stories. I’ve included links at the end so you can read more about storytelling via the […]
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What’s on this week for comms pros
Hundreds of professional communicators are preparing to meet in Ontario for the World PR Forum. It’s taking place from 29 to 31 May and will examine Communication Across Cultures. There’s a packed agenda with some excellent speakers. You can follow the conversations via Twitter via the hashtag #WPRF2016. Are you attending? If so and you’d like to share […]
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The comms cupboard has been opened…
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an organisation in possession of a communications team must have a comms cupboard. These Narnia-like places are full of values posters from yesteryear, cables that don’t fit any of your current devices and at least one FlipCam. Yours may be a box under your desk, or a drawer, […]
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Is your office a productive haven?
What are the benefits of having a well-designed office? Can it help employees be more productive? I spend a lot of time in clients’ workplaces. From factories to stations, hangars to boardrooms, I’ve seen the good, bad and the ugly. My view? Having table football and beanbags does not always equal operational success if your culture […]
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Sign up to learn about internal communication
All Things IC consultancy is proud to offer professional communicators the chance to sign up for Masterclasses. These one-day courses have been designed to help you achieve communication excellence through face-to-face learning. I’m excited to launch the Masterclasses and would like to thank the outstanding comms professionals who informed my research to shape them. See the Masterclasses website […]
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How ODEON designed its employer brand strategy
Congratulations to the winners of this week’s inaugural Employer Brand Management Awards. The Grand Prix award went to ODEON and Synergy Creative for “redefining its employer brand strategy and creating immersive experiences for staff to foster a stronger sense of community and fun within the company.” (See the grey box a bit further down for more info). Developing and […]
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How to work with bloggers
It’s a woman’s world: three-quarters of UK bloggers are women, and they’re talking a different language to brands, PRs and marketers, says the biggest ever survey of UK bloggers. Do you blog? If so, or you’re looking for ways to develop relationships with bloggers, stay tuned. The most popular blog topics are fashion, beauty and […]
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