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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

PR Week names its 30 under 30 PR professionals

Congratulations to the PR professionals aged 30 and under who have been named in the 2016 PR Week 30 Under 30 list. As a former winner myself (back in 2009 when it was 29 under 29), I’m always interested to see who’s on it and the companies they represent. This year’s group are from a […]

How to achieve success with Office 365

Are you introducing Office 365 in your organisation? When it comes to introducing new technology, it can be a potential minefield, with IT, Comms and HR departments all having their say and making recommendations. Sound familiar? I’ve been working with a number of clients recently helping them think through all things technology related to help […]

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 […]

How PR students can get a job in IC

If you are a PR student, what’s the likelihood of you securing an entry-level role in internal communication? Should we, could we, be doing more to encourage graduates and young people into IC? Today’s guest post is written by PR student Martyna Borys, @MartynaMJulia, who is interested in internal communication. She’s Generation Y, having been born in […]

Why communication professionals hire consultants

Professional communicators are looking for ways to improve, maximise budgets and keep up-to-date with trends. How do I know? Because it’s why you’re hiring All Things IC communication consultancy. Today marks three years since I created the company, which offers senior level counsel on all aspects of internal communication. My thanks to everyone who has asked for […]

Why 2016 is the year CEOs need to trust employees

Employees are credible spokespeople, CEOs must communicate more openly and directly with employees and empower them to become company advocates. This is common sense to anyone who is a professional communicator. However, research released this week by Edelman has underlined this thinking with the launch of their 2016 Trust Barometer. It reveals a growing inequality […]

How to get a job in PR and comms

How can you get a job in the PR and corporate communication industry? Is it about what you know, who you know, or a combination of both? What happens when things go wrong? You’re in the right place to find out. I had the pleasure of being sent a review copy of a brand new […]

What’s best practice for social media use?

Does your social media use fall within the law? Do you know what legal requirements to be aware of and where to get advice for employers? Today a brand new free reference guide to managing social media campaigns has been published by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ social media advisory panel (#CIPRSM), which I’m […]