There’s an old saying “after the Lord Mayor’s procession”. Which if you haven’t heard it before essentially means the things which follow the procession aren’t as good.
by Darren Caveney
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There’s an old saying “after the Lord Mayor’s procession”. Which if you haven’t heard it before essentially means the things which follow the procession aren’t as good.
by Darren Caveney
Read moreBeautiful, isn’t it?
Lessons from the winning “Best Use of Video” UnAwards entry
by Ben Capper
Read moreService level agreements (SLAs). They’re not a new idea by any means but might it be a good time to debate whether you should introduce them right now to help manage demand and expectations? Would they give you a better chance to deliver your best and most important work?
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Read moreThe UnAward-winning team at Companies House share this new case study and their lessons on evaluation.
by Anna Ellis and Jocelyn Keedwell
Read moreIn 2023 we saw data have a significant and ever-present impact on communications. It was used on a massive scale to power the launch of ChatGPT, which took AI into the mainstream, presenting opportunities and headaches (reputational risk, bias issues, and ability to produce authentic-sounding misinformation on an industrial scale) for pressed communications pros.
by Alex Waddington
Read moreBlimey. 2024 marks my 28th year working in comms. What an old fart, I hear you cry. There are a tonne of blog posts I could write from my experiences in those 28 years. But here’s one I thought might be useful to some of you.
by Darren Caveney
Read more2023 has been a unique year for social media. From Twitter’s rebrand to X and the overnight rise…and then plateau of Threads; as a digital communications team, we’ve found that some platforms have just not been what they used to be. Learning from this, we turned our attention and efforts to the most talked about social media channel right now, and it’s seems to be paying off.
by Lauren Surtees
Read moreIn today's fast-paced digital world, the pull of online marketing and social media campaigns often takes centre stage in our efforts to engage with the public. After all, it's quick, cost-effective, and easily measurable. But in our quest for efficiency, are we missing something deeper?
by Rose Hampton
Read moreAre you flagging on the hamster wheel of perennial news stories? Do you resort to biro acupuncture to stay conscious in meetings? Is your life force being drained by national awareness days?
by Steve Watkins
Read moreIf there’s one thing that comes up time and time again in conversations with communicators, particularly in the public sector, it’s the common theme of people outside of the profession do not entirely understand what we do. Particularly the amount of hard work, skill and professionalism that goes into it.
by Paul Compton
Read more‘Multi billion pound black hole’, ‘councils on the brink of bankruptcy’ and ‘sleepwalking into financial disaster’ - recent media headlines paint a seriously bleak picture of the UK’s economy. The downturn coupled with soaring inflation and continued budget cuts has left local authorities in a difficult situation.
by Jack Fox
Read moreWhen people ask ‘what does local government do?’, sometimes the answer is potentially saving lives.
written by Hello Lamp Post
Read moreIt’s back - the best free learning event in the comms calendar - the UnAwards Winners Masterclass.
by Darren Caveney
Read moreFor the past 11 months I’ve not been at work. Instead, I’ve been looking after a brand new little human.
by Meg Rowley
Read moreTwo months ago, I stepped into the world of local government and joined the Communications team for my first placement on the National Graduate Development Programme at Bedford Borough Council.
by Sarah Combes
Read moreThe recent ‘Don’t become the story’ anonymous guest post has generated huge web traffic, lots of engagement and sparked others to come forward to share similar stories.
by Darren Caveney and anonymous comms pros
Read moreI was so sad and disappointed to read this post. And worried too. Is this a sign of things to come?
by an anonymous comms pro
Read moreWe talk about trust a lot don’t we. We know it’s critical. And yet lacking in some organisations. Can you build it from the inside out, from within your own team and hopefully embed it more widely?
by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe
Read moreWhether you’re a line manager or not, you’re a leader. Communicators occupy an enviable position in any organisation so make sure you know your leadership style. But you don’t need to start from scratch - as this new case study proves.
by Andy Kirby
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