Category Archives: public

Mood music

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

I see this morning in the news that Boots are being criticised for the wording used on a promotion. It appears to support the use of plastic at a time when people are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of … Continue reading →

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People Like Us

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

When we watch the news or study past events our focus is usually on the big picture. The aim is to get ad much information as possible often in as short an amount of time as possible. History focuses on … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on six months work

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

Six months ago I was in a reflective mood at the start of 2017. It is a time when many people are outlining their New Year resolutions and looking at what they can predict for the future. The topic was … Continue reading →

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A passion for what we do 

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

A year ago I wrote these words “We may not have big budgets or huge teams but we have something more important – a passion for what we do.” It was in relation to a question about the challenges and … Continue reading →

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Have we lost the public?

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

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

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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Five days in my shoes

Posted on April 7, 2017 by

I rarely treat myself to anything new and that is due mainly to the fact I have some very expensive animals in my life. Trust me, if your child, partner or friend asks you if they should buy a horse … Continue reading →

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