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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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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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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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But we don’t need a strategy….do we?
If you are going to set out to do something, whatever it is, then it makes sense to have a plan for what you are going to do. Having a plan is good. But to know why you are going … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, communication plan, financial crisis, plan, PR, public relations, recession, strategy
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Reducing apathy, but only if we talk
The recent local elections have sparked a lot of debate about why so few people turned out to exercise their democratic right to vote. In many places it was a small minority of people who bothered to turn out to … Continue reading
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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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The blizzard of creativity and innovation
As the white stuff is settling on the ground and making driving conditions difficult it started me thinking about some of the issues I had faced during the week. Strange as it may seem the snow reminded me of communication … Continue reading
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Is PR in 2012 just about digital?
Public relations has been undergoing a transformation linked to a number of things that have been taking place in recent years. First, there has been the world financial crisis affecting companies and businesses struggling to deal with shrinking economies. This … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, communication, cutbacks, cuts, media, PR, public relations, recession, 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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Shifting sands – sink or swim?
Recently I have had a number of opportunities to speak with a variety of PR colleagues about the future of the industry and the changing communication landscape. It has been a great opportunity to reflect on the issues, challenges and … Continue reading
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