Monthly Archives: August 2011

What’s in a name?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by amandacomms1

I was interested today (Sunday 28 August) to see the Metropolitan Police using a specific Twitter feed for CO11 the public order branch of the force to update people about the events at the Notting Hill Carnival. During the day … Continue reading →

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A sharp dose of reality

Posted on August 25, 2011 by amandacomms1

It was reassuring today (Thursday 25 August) to hear that the Government have stopped talking about finding ways to switch off social networks during times of disorder. At the time it was mentioned it seemed fanciful given the advances in … Continue reading →

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Out of adversity should come opportunity

Posted on August 21, 2011 by amandacomms1

The current state of both society and the economy can make for a gloomy outlook for communication professionals working in the UK. Every day there are headlines screaming out about financial collapse and the breakdown of society. It is enough … Continue reading →

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The social media lessons of the past seven days

Posted on August 14, 2011 by amandacomms1

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 →

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Social media – future or fad?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by amandacomms1

There are pages and pages of words about how important social networks are and how police, as well as other agencies, need to take advantage of this new form of communication.  There are seminars, conferences, lectures and training sessions all … Continue reading →

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