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To measure or not to measure
It is the last day of March and I am trying to quantify what I have achieved during the first quarter of 2013. I have to say it is quite a scary thing to do as you realise that although … Continue reading
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Tagged #swchat, communication, evaluation, measurement, policing, PR, public sector
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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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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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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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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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Crisis? – it is all under control
When the inevitable happens and the company or business that we are working for faces a crisis are we going to be ready to face it head on, deal with it and come through it relatively unscathed? It was interesting … Continue reading
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Tagged #smcc12, Communicate Magazine, communication, Crisis, media, PR, social media, social networks
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Social media is not always the answer
For almost two years I have been championing the use of social media and have tried to encourage organisations to use it and make the most of the opportunities it brings. My support for it hasn’t changed and I continue … Continue reading
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Tagged #facebook, communication, PR, social media, social networks, twitter
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An Olympic Effort
It was a rollercoaster couple of weeks when we celebrated the highs and lows of competitive sport in all shapes and sizes. The Olympics are now becoming a memory but there continues to be lots of talk about how to … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, dressage, legacy, Olympics, PR, public relations, social media, social networks, Taekwondo
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Silence is golden
I was in an unusual position recently and one that I don’t often face – when I was taking a short flight. This is not one of my favourite things travelling across the sea on a small and noisy aeroplane. … Continue reading
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Tagged Buster Keaton, communication, media, PR, silent movies, social media
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