Category Archives: PR

Who really matters?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

It is easy to sit in a communication ivory tower where you decide what to do and then do it. You can be creative and have ideas that will be award-winning. And you can carry on like this for years … Continue reading →

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My beautiful laundrette

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

We take a lot of things for granted in this life and I started to realise how much I valued my washing machine when it broke. It meant I had to do something I have never tried before – visiting … Continue reading →

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48 lessons in life

Posted on March 9, 2019 by

It is another birthday today and now I have had 48 of them they have lost a little of the sparkle they used to have when I was very young and I remember having a Star Wars themed birthday. I … Continue reading →

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Six of the best

Posted on February 23, 2019 by

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

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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Love it or hate it?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Police communication has been my focus for 20 years and I remain as passionate about it today as I was when I eagerly arrived for my first day on the job in 1999. It is the opportunity to really help … Continue reading →

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With a little help

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

In recent years I have written many times about wellbeing, resilience and mental health, particularly why it is important in the PR and communication world. Life today is full of pressures, issues, demands and responsibilities. If we let those take … Continue reading →

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