Monthly Archives: March 2017

Understanding, knowledge and problem solving 

Posted on March 31, 2017 by amandacomms1

Earlier this month I blogged about the importance of speaking to customers and service users (Get out and listen). I am still doing that and finding it one of the most useful things I have done. But there has been … Continue reading →

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The end of the line for reputation

Posted on March 27, 2017 by amandacomms1

Reputation has long been a word that is closely linked to both PR and communication activity. Many industry definitions have been focused on protecting and enhancing reputation. But is that really where we should be and in 2017 what is … Continue reading →

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Stronger together

Posted on March 22, 2017 by amandacomms1

As I sat having a coffee and waiting for the train to arrive, Facebook showed me the blog I wrote on this day last year. It was about the Brussels terrorist attack and it felt like only a few days … Continue reading →

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What makes me happy

Posted on March 19, 2017 by amandacomms1

Tomorrow is International Day of Happiness. You may want to dismiss it as just another gimmicky celebration day following from the recent Pie Week and Toast Day. I see it slightly differently. At a time when we are all under … Continue reading →

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Get out of the office and listen

Posted on March 16, 2017 by amandacomms1

We all think that in the world today we are more connected than at ever before and to some extent that is true. It is easy now to share information and updates across the world at the touch of a … Continue reading →

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Plan in peacetime

Posted on March 10, 2017 by amandacomms1

I was part of a discussion about ‘fake news’ at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) North West event last night. One of the other speakers the esteemed Steve Kuncewicz made the point that you need to prepare for … Continue reading →

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PR to the rescue

Posted on March 7, 2017 by amandacomms1

For many years there has been a strained relationship between PR professionals and journalists. The latter feel they are ‘above’ being provided with a story or lines to take and should avoid communicators operating for businesses or organisations. It is … Continue reading →

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Remember public sector communicators

Posted on March 1, 2017 by amandacomms1

I was interested to read the highlights of the State of the Profession survey results published today by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). In particular there were some trends identified within public sector communication that were highlighted by … Continue reading →

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