Monthly Archives: September 2016

The final leg

Posted on September 30, 2016 by amandacomms1

The end of September is upon us today and if you are interested it is also a black moon tonight. We are reaching three quarters of the way through 2016 and as well as wondering where the time has gone … Continue reading →

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People who need people

Posted on September 29, 2016 by amandacomms1

This week has had one common theme so far – the importance of people. You could argue that is something that features in every week and you would be right. But in the last few days there have been a … Continue reading →

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Confident in the figures

Posted on September 28, 2016 by amandacomms1

It is one of the most debated aspects of communication activity and something that creates lots of anxiety among professionals both in-house and within agencies. The issue is that of PR evaluation, measurement and analytics. I was an interested participant … Continue reading →

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By mutual consent

Posted on September 27, 2016 by amandacomms1

After I busy day I sat down to write this blog to hear the news about Sam Allardyce parting company with the FA. He managed 67 days and just one match in charge of the England team before leaving by … Continue reading →

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Staying away

Posted on September 26, 2016 by amandacomms1

Being away from home is not something I enjoy. It is more something that I tolerate when I have to. Today I wondered why this is and what I should do to find this more acceptable. After all some people … Continue reading →

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Remember the sacrifice

Posted on September 25, 2016 by amandacomms1

I spent a lovely day with my family. Today was about catching up with my nephew, my sister and my parents – three generations together to share some fun, stories and views. It was just what I needed after a … Continue reading →

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Knowledge and power

Posted on September 24, 2016 by amandacomms1

When did you last take a step into the unknown? When did you try something or do something with very little knowledge? It isn’t a position that we want to be in and I suppose that is why we say … Continue reading →

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A winning blend?

Posted on September 23, 2016 by amandacomms1

I have resisted the temptation to write about the Great British Bake Off saga that has rumbled on throughout the week. But tonight I have risen to the challenge (groan!). We now seem to have a clearer view of what … Continue reading →

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The wood or the trees

Posted on September 22, 2016 by amandacomms1

We have all had those days when we can’t see the wood for the trees. The days when all the little things now look like big things with a large amount of work attached and deadlines looming. These are the … Continue reading →

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Really, is this me?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by amandacomms1

Have you ever stopped and took a look at your life and wondered how you got there? It is that moment when you are taken back to your childhood self to ask them whether they would have ever thought that … Continue reading →

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