Monthly Archives: April 2022

Taking the blinkers off

Posted on April 27, 2022 by amandacomms1

If our sole focus is on protecting and safeguarding the reputation of the business we are putting on a set of blinkers. Continue reading →

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Getting Chartered

Posted on April 25, 2022 by amandacomms1

It was something I had kept secret and so had a few communication colleagues. We all met that morning and rather than making me feel more nervous it was quite reassuring. We were all in the same boat, wanting to demonstrate our professionalism and gain accreditation. Continue reading →

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More than a hashtag

Posted on April 22, 2022 by amandacomms1

There are a lot of blogs, social media posts and comments about environmental action being sent out today. Earth Day has become an opportunity for brands to wave their eco-credentials around. But can it go further? The sad fact is … Continue reading →

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Life long learning

Posted on April 13, 2022 by amandacomms1

Seventy-two per cent of people involved in the research felt the respect for chartered status was low. A lot more needs to be done to promote standards across the PR and communication industry. But that brings with it additional dilemmas. Continue reading →

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The book that needed to be written

Posted on April 6, 2022 by amandacomms1

Most of my working life has been in the macho world of emergency response not considering what happens next. I awaited the publication of Professor Lucy East hope’s book with huge interest and When the Dust Settles did not disappoint. … Continue reading →

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