Category Archives: digital

Through the seasons

Posted on December 27, 2018 by amandacomms1

We are always saying that communication is a 24/7 business with social media round-the-clock and rolling news channels. There is lots of discussion about how we can manage this demand with the resources we have and it is no easy … Continue reading →

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Reflections on another busy week

Posted on October 12, 2018 by amandacomms1

This has been another week of ups and downs, good and bad, positive and negative. It has been testing and enjoyable in equal measure but thankfully I have made it to the weekend. My week started with a trip to … Continue reading →

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At the touch of a button

Posted on October 9, 2018 by amandacomms1

I was talking about eight years of developing social media to a group of new police press officers and communications people today. It was an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and where we have moved to over … 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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Farewell Crimewatch 

Posted on October 17, 2017 by amandacomms1

I feel I have to use today’s blog to consider the demise of the BBC’s Crimewatch programme. After many years it has disappeared from our television screens which is probably a lot to do with the changes in society. But … Continue reading →

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Adapt and survive

Posted on September 3, 2017 by amandacomms1

I was very sad to learn a few days ago of the end of the line for the Oldham Chronicle newspaper. After 160 years the daily newspaper closed with around 50 people losing their jobs. The loss of the jobs … Continue reading →

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Getting Chartered a year on 

Posted on June 30, 2017 by amandacomms1

Just over a year I did something scary and challenging. I stepped into the unknown with a clear destination in my mind. In early June 2016 I spent a day attempting to demonstrate I have the skills and knowledge to … Continue reading →

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Have we lost the public?

Posted on May 5, 2017 by amandacomms1

For many weeks I have been considering a really interesting question. It is one that has relevance to all professional communicators but will not be the subject of much debate or discussion. It is – have we lost the public … Continue reading →

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In the spotlight 

Posted on April 12, 2017 by amandacomms1

There is no doubt that for PR and communication professionals the United Airlines incident will become a much discussed case study. It has cost the company a substantial amount financially and also damaged their reputation. The incident has exposed the … Continue reading →

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Six reasons why communication should be part of the productivity debate

Posted on April 7, 2017 by amandacomms1

I have heard a lot this week about productivity and the need to improve it in the UK. But at no point in any of the interviews has anyone mentioned the role Communication can play. It is easy to focus … Continue reading →

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