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A future in PR? Possibly
It was interesting to read this week of the results of research which showed a lack of understanding about what the public relations profession is about. The research by ComRes found that among 16 to 18-year-olds 70 per cent could … Continue reading
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Tagged CIPR, communication, ComRes, PR, public relations, students
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With followers comes responsibility
It was an interesting moment today (Thursday 21 February) when I noticed the Sky News ticker saying that Lord McAlpine had dropped his legal action against people who had defamed him on Twitter. Well it was dropped for anyone who … Continue reading
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Tagged @gmpcitycentre, @gmpolice, communication, GMP, Greater Manchester Police, social media, social networks, Steve kuncewicz, tweets, twitter
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Every penny counts
In every communication department whether in-house or agency, public or private sector making every penny count has never been more critical. This is about more than just making savings or being careful with the finances. It is about showing the … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, communication, Crisis, cutbacks, cuts, financial crisis, social media, social networks
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The horse meat crisis and a challenge to openness
It has been a strange week. As I was sat in the office, in meetings and working with staff all on the theme of how we can be more open and transparent about what we do, the horse meat in … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Findus, food scandal, horse, horse meat, social media, social networks
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‘Let it all hang out’
I have written many times about the difficulty I had in trying to find a role for Google+ in my personal and professional life. It arrived and seemed to show so much promise of what it might be able to … Continue reading
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Tagged #swchat, communication, google+, hang out, social media, social networks
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It can’t be 9 to 5
In the modern age the line between work and home life is blurring. Social media is part of the reason that the barriers are being eroded. I tweet as myself and that includes the work me and the private me. … Continue reading
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Tagged #police, #swchat, communication, media, policing, PR, social media, social networks
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Bringing Europe a click closer
What have a Finnish doctor of media technology, a Belgian captain-commander (fire chief) and a lowly communication person from the UK got in common? The answer is that we all spoke at a masterclass on disasters and social media that … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Disaster, Greater Manchester Police, media, policing, semantic web, social media, social networks, twitter, Web 2.0
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Losing its ‘app’-eal
Anyone who knows me knows that I am passionate about the benefits of technology to modern life. I am rarely without my iPad or smartphone and always ensure that Twitter, Facebook and the news websites are just a short click … Continue reading
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Tagged #facebook, apps, communication, online, social media, social networks, twitter
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Cleaning up the rumour mill
It was a normal Saturday morning with general domestic chores to do. I was not expecting that a trip to the dry cleaners would be any more than just that, but it was a fascinating window on the issues for … Continue reading
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Tagged #facebook, communication, GMP, internal communication, media, social media, social networks, staff engagement
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2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading
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