Category Archives: PR

A crisis of confidence

Posted on January 13, 2021 by amandacomms1

It is something that we have talked about within the industry for some years but are we now facing a crisis of confidence? Continue reading →

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Are all things really equal?

Posted on January 10, 2021 by amandacomms1

In the rush to take action and to show things are being done considering the consequences of the response can be forgotten. Continue reading →

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Here comes the old new year

Posted on January 2, 2021 by amandacomms1

Fundamental to effective crisis communication is building trust and confidence, and this comes through open and honest communication that happens at every stage of the emergency. Continue reading →

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Resolutions, predictions and a New Year

Posted on December 27, 2020 by amandacomms1

In this post Christmas and pre New Year time people often start thinking about resolutions. They look at what they want to change in their lives and use the opportunity of a new calendar year to implement the move. I … Continue reading →

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Building a stronger PR industry

Posted on December 8, 2020 by amandacomms1

“Only 2% of PR practitioners described the main income earner in their household (parents) as state pensioners, casual and lowest grade workers, unemployed with state benefits only.” Continue reading →

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Tiers for fears

Posted on November 30, 2020 by amandacomms1

Christmas is a time to be cautious but find sensible ways to visit relatives that you have missed during much of 2020. It is not a time to have a loss of all restrictions. Continue reading →

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The brain drain

Posted on November 21, 2020 by amandacomms1

This latest news has, as I saw one public sector communicator say ‘been a slap in the face’. Continue reading →

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In the spotlight

Posted on November 12, 2020 by amandacomms1

What we have to do is find a way to put the spotlight on the important work that is taking place and is helping communities. Continue reading →

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Finding a balance

Posted on November 5, 2020 by amandacomms1

Today (Thursday 5 November) is the start of a second lockdown in England and four weeks of severe restrictions on our lives. It follows a similar approach in many other countries, in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19. … Continue reading →

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Facing the future by focusing on today

Posted on November 1, 2020 by amandacomms1

I like many people watched the announcement of a month long lockdown with concern and rising anxiety. It was made worse by the drip, drip of information during the day, the delay in the press conference and some unfathomable charts. … Continue reading →

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