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Back to the future of communication

What is the future of communication? I’m going to share what I think will remain relevant for comms pros whether you’re in 2015 or 3015. I’m looking to the future because 21 October 2015 is officially #backtothefutureday – the date in the iconic Back to the Future films when we’re all meant to be whizzing […]

What’s on this week

What’s on this week for comms pros to attend? From debates on the power of culture to an introduction into internal communication, there are lots of events to choose from. Over the past week I’ve published various articles including a free ebook I’ve written a chapter of, #PRStack, plus a brand new infographic guiding you through […]

Celebrating a 150th birthday through storytelling

How can you mark the 150th birthday of a company? Apart from needing a rather large cake to hold all the candles, an organisation which originated in 1865 has incredible stories to tell. HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. It is marking its 150th birthday by sharing videos externally featuring […]

Free skills guide on crisis comms and social media

We’re the CIPR Social Media Panel – and we enjoy nothing more than discussing and debating the ways in which digital and social technologies are impacting the business of PR.

At our latest hackday, on Tuesday 8 September, we took to twitter to discuss the influence of social media on crisis mgmt.

A very stylish way to spark creativity

When was the last time you took time to invest in your own creativity? Today I decided to visit the National Portrait Gallery in London to immerse myself in the artwork and try something different. I’d never been there before and knew there was an Audrey Hepburn photographic exhibition on, so seeing as I was […]

Is company culture important?

The layers of culture inside organisations run deep. Every company is nuanced, with its own set of beliefs, values and “the way things are done around here” underpinning what it does. One of my favourite daily reads comes from Dr Leandro Herrero in his email series. He’s a psychiatrist by background, who then spent many years […]

Why social business matters in 2015 and beyond

It’s been more than a decade since social media began challenging businesses to respond to what has been a dramatic shift in how we now connect, communicate and express ourselves globally today. Organisations are working hard to respond to integration challenges by evolving their structures, budgets and most importantly, focusing less on scaling social, but […]

Your top 15 questions on social media and the law

What are the main areas of law and social media strategy? What are the rules around employees posting on LinkedIn? Who is legally responsible for the content on a corporate Twitter account? Can you be arrested for your use of social media? Nail biting stuff! If you’re looking for advice and guidance on these topics […]

What’s on this week for comms pros

There are just five days left to get your application in to be considered for a PR Academy bursary towards a professional diploma in IC or PR. What else is happening over the next 10 days for comms pros? Here’s my regular Sunday look at events, courses and awards, so you can plan your diaries. I […]

What’s on this week for comms pros

What is the future of PR? Fancy talking about it? I’ve got news of a practical, hands-on workshop where you’re invited to come and have your say. The #FuturePR Hack Day is being hosted by The Crowd & I in London from 2-5pm on 23 July. It aims to bring people working in Comms and PR together […]

Public sector comms pros celebrate excellence

Communication professionals work incredibly hard to maximise budgets, be ahead of the game and ensure employees are informed, engaged and inspired. This was evident on Thursday when I attended the UK Public Sector Communications Awards and Conference at the Emirates Stadium in London. Having judged four of the categories, I’d read first-hand how comms teams […]

What does the future of comms look like?

The future of communication is bright. PR is not dead and internal communication isn’t either. Oh and comedian David Schneider has the ability to make me laugh so hard my tummy hurts. These are some of my thoughts from the Futurecomms15 #FC15 conference in London I attended on Thursday. It was hosted by Mynewsdesk and confirmed what I […]