Category Archives: development

A new future

Posted on April 22, 2020 by amandacomms1

Many businesses have had to redesign the way they work overnight. With the Government restrictions and the move of services online they have faced the challenge of adapting to survive. We can see ingenuity, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit across … Continue reading →

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Six of the best

Posted on February 23, 2019 by amandacomms1

A world away from Manchester, England I found myself sat listening to the head of communications for NATO talking about dealing with a crisis this week. It was one of those pinch me moments to make sure I was really … Continue reading →

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Flying high?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by amandacomms1

There have been some interesting posts and blogs this week talking about diversity and how critical it is for the communication industry, well for any industry really. I was transfixed by the conversation on Twitter on Tuesday about regional accents … Continue reading →

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Saddle up and learn

Posted on October 20, 2018 by amandacomms1

Learning and developing is essential for us all with whatever we are doing if we are going to improve. Today I spent three hours watching a dressage demonstration with the legend Carl Hester. Don’t worry this isn’t going to be … Continue reading →

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A little issue of ethics

Posted on September 12, 2018 by amandacomms1

Even though I am on a week holiday from work I have still had a few days littered with some key discussions about communication and public relations. The focus has been on ethics and the role communicators should have in … Continue reading →

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Back to school

Posted on June 7, 2018 by amandacomms1

I recently marked two years being a Chartered PR practitioner and it is one of the major achievements in my professional career. I have been committed to my own development for many years. If you think about it if we … Continue reading →

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The shape of the PR business

Posted on May 1, 2018 by amandacomms1

The PRCA launched the latest PR and Communications Census today and it makes for interesting reading. It shows the business is booming and the sector is growing which is all really great news. However, there are also some worrying findings … Continue reading →

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47 notes on life

Posted on March 9, 2018 by amandacomms1

I seem to be hurtling towards my 50th birthday and am still surprised by the fact that in my head I am still mid-20s but that isn’t what I see in the mirror. Today I reached the grand old age … Continue reading →

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At the heart of the matter

Posted on December 5, 2017 by amandacomms1

Effective communication needs to be at the heart of any organisation or business. We would say that we are professional communicators but that is exactly why we can say that. Communicators have a unique position and can see across the … Continue reading →

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25 years in the making

Posted on October 14, 2017 by amandacomms1

This has been a really busy week for me and I have enjoyed it mainly because of the chance to share experiences and learning. I sometimes forget that I have been working in communication roles for almost a quarter of … Continue reading →

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