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And the winner is….social networking
The debate about the good and bad that comes with social networks is going to continue for many months and years ahead. Some will never understand the benefits that linking to people brings and others will continue to loudly advocate … Continue reading
Justice seen to be done, but how?
John Ryley in The Guardian online argues that we should allow cameras into courts. The reason beyond his argument is that it would allow the public to understand the complexity of many cases that last for weeks and months and … Continue reading
Local TV services – should they exist?
There are now more channels on our television screens than ever before. In the 1970s there were only three options and they didn’t broadcast 24/7. Now we have literally got hundreds of TV channels from those with broad appeal through … Continue reading
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Communication must adapt as cuts bite
In the past few days a lot has been written about the potential impact of public sector cuts on the future of PR and communications working in those areas. It is clear that some form of communication support is going … Continue reading
How #gmp24 happened
The challenge was to find a way to show people the wide range of issues the police are called to deal with. There were many possibilities – for example, to release statistics and information about crime and incidents over a … Continue reading
What has happened to the Big Society?
Just a few months ago it was one of the most talked about things. It was making headlines, it featured regularly in postings on social media and everyone wanted a piece of it. All the interest was generated without any … Continue reading
NHS – not so Direct
In making cuts why don’t we involved the public and make sure we keep what works and build on it for the future. Continue reading
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Tagged #bigsociety, #ConDemgovernment, #facebook, Big society, budget, communication, cutbacks, cuts, PR, recession, social media, social networks, twitter
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Big society meets small media
The future for local newspapers may be better placed in the online arena rather than local media hubs that work as news agencies. Continue reading
The death of ‘spin’
The death of ‘spin’ may appear to have happened since the arrival of the new ConDem Government but as we work through the recession and come out the other side where will it leave us. Continue reading
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Tagged #bigsociety, Big society, communication, ConDem government, PR, public relations, recession, social media, spin
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A service promise
Making a customer promise? Keep it simple. Continue reading
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