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Risk and resources remain on top
Using social media is still something that many organisations are shying away from. They have concerns about dipping their toe in the water and then not being able to step away. They feel it would unleash something that cannot then … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, GMP, Greater Manchester Police, media, newspapers, policing, PR, social media, social networks
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Eight predictions for 2013
We are just hours away from seeing the end of 2012 and the arrival of 2013. The New Year really provides us with an opportunity to draw an end to some things and to start new things. Many people will be … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, newspapers, PR, public relations, public sector, social media, social networks
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2012: a year of crisis, social media and integrity
As we head into the last few days of 2012, I decided to review what the year looked like for me through my blog posts during the 12 months. There were three clear themes that have emerged for me throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Crisis, GMP, Greater Manchester Police, honesty, innovation, journalists, local newspapers, media, newspapers, policing, PR, public sector, social media, social networks
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Don’t forget those at home
When a crisis strikes the speed of response to the media and the public is critical. There is a lot of talk about a ‘golden hour’ when organisations need to be saying something to ensure they are starting to command … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, communication plan, Crisis, internal communication, media, newspapers, social media
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Reboot – communicating in a crisis
In recent weeks there have been a string of IT related failures that have sparked criticism, particularly from the users left out in the cold. Yesterday (11 July) it was O2 and the BBC website but before that we have … Continue reading
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Tagged Blackberry, communication, Crisis, Natwest, newspapers, O2, social media, social networks
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Who is the media manager in 2012?
I had an opportunity this week of discussing some of the key issues affecting PR and communication at the moment as part of a group of senior professionals. There were lots of interesting subjects that were debated but probably the … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, local newspapers, media, newspapers, PR, social media, social networks
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Communication – it’s all the same…isn’t it?
When I was writing my last blog I mentioned the importance of communication professionals keeping up-to-date with the latest developments that will affect their work. I am becoming increasingly frustrated and short of patience with those working in communication roles … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, journalists, media, newspapers, public relations, Smartphones, social media, social networks, technology
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Honesty, communication and the police
I had the opportunity in recent days to read through the Filkin report that was produced for the Metropolitan Police. It reviews the Met Police’s approach to the media and wider communication in light of the recent revelations involving senior … Continue reading
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Tagged #police, communication, Filkin Report, honesty, local newspapers, media, Metropolitan Police, newspapers, policing, social media, social networks
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My year in social media
As we are heading towards the end of 2011, it seems to be essential for everyone to undertake some form of review of the year. It is as predictable as the many Christmas songs that we can’t escape from the 30th November … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab spring, bloggers, communication, cutbacks, disorder, Eurozone, financial crisis, media, newspapers, PR, public relations, public sector, recession, riots, social media, social networks, tweeting, tweets, twitter
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The social media lessons of the past seven days
The past seven days have been ones that have surprised the world, and particularly people in the UK. There have been many things that have been discussed or reviewed about recent events and this includes the role of social media … Continue reading
