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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Ten new trends in communication
What are the 10 latest trends in communication? I have a guest post to share with you today looking at what’s ahead for communicators and some upcoming awards. Digital communications are everywhere. (Obviously!) You can’t move for conferences, articles and books debating, discussing and dissecting the topic. My view? We need to stop saying digital. […]
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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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What’s on this week for comms pros
This week I’ve been researching and plotting my brand new All Things IC Masterclasses. I can’t wait to share full details with you. I’m developing a series of one-day courses to help communicators achieve excellence. I’ve attended countless courses over the years. Based on my experience and feedback from peers, I’m banning beige training rooms […]
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What’s on this week for comms pros
Are your comms activities worth of an award? The deadlines for the Employer Brand Management Awards and CIPR Excellence awards are just two of the events happening over the next 10 days. Today’s What’s on this week covers 14 to 24 February 2016. If you’d like to plan further ahead, see the comms calendar page. Seeing […]
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What’s on this week for comms pros
What can leaders from JustGiving, Google, HSBC and Facebook teach comms pros about company culture? I’m looking forward to finding out during a Company Culture Conference and Hackday on Wednesday 10 February. It’s being hosted by Culturevist in London and there are a few tickets left. Every Sunday I publish What’s on this week. Today’s article covers […]
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Vote for your IC hero in the CIPR Inside awards
Congratulations to all the professional communicators who have had their work, teams and effort recognised via the CIPR Inside #insidestory awards. The shortlist was unveiled today, it’s incredibly strong with some excellent campaigns, ideas and channels on the list. Now your help is needed to decide the winner of one of the categories. CIPR Inside @CIPRInside […]
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Where’s internal communication headed?
What are the latest trends in internal communication? If you’ve been asked this question and reached this post because of it, you’re in luck. I’ve got a free ebook from IoIC to share with you. You’ll discover where professional communicators think IC is heading and what will be important in 2016. It includes humanising communication, […]
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Countdown to Christmas: Day 17 – Nominate your IC Hero
Do you know an IC Hero? Now is the time to have their hard work recognised. Today’s guest post will tell you how. It’s Day 17 in my Countdown to Christmas series and Jenni Field, Chair of CIPR Inside (pictured), is here to tell us how to celebrate success and spread the season of goodwill […]
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Discover the secrets of effective intranets
Every year the Intranet Innovation Awards celebrate new and innovative approaches for intranets, enterprise social networks (ESNs) and digital workplaces around the globe. What can we learn from the winning entries and what trends are emerging? What approach and designs are working well for organisations? Steve Bynghall (pictured) is a freelance consultant and writer specialising in […]
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Share your inside story and celebrate success
The fourth annual CIPR Inside #insidestory awards are now open. This is your opportunity to have your hard work recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and celebrate excellence in internal comms and employee engagement. Each year the group of internal communicators on the CIPR Inside committee review the programme, and adapt it to […]
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IoIC is on the hunt for an ICon
The Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) has launched its ICon Awards 2015 and is on the hunt for talented IC professionals. ICon Awards celebrate and recognise people who consistently turn theory into great internal communication practice. So if you are looking for external recognition or to boost the confidence of your team or people you mentor, […]
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