Category Archives: twitter

It started with a tweet

Posted on March 13, 2023 by amandacomms1

Social media policies are complex things and need very careful thought. Gone are the days of saying no employee is allowed to post about personal views or work. Continue reading →

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12 lessons from 12 years of Twitter

Posted on July 25, 2021 by amandacomms1

Don’t post in anger, frustration or too quickly. I stay off social media when I am in a negative mindset as it will always end badly. Continue reading →

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Unacceptable

Posted on June 21, 2020 by amandacomms1

I saw Reading trending on Twitter last night and like a lot of other people wanted to check out what was going on. I had switched the TV over to Sky News but nothing was being said. Then the basic … Continue reading →

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Enforced social media detox

Posted on October 6, 2018 by amandacomms1

I haven’t felt very well today. I say this not for any sympathy but to explain that I haven’t looked at social media for the majority of the day. It is an enforced detox because I didn’t have the energy … Continue reading →

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Up in smoke

Posted on November 5, 2016 by amandacomms1

I am slightly addicted to watching Twitter tonight. This is because you can see side by side the good and bad from Bonfire Night. I have to confess that I am not a lover of bonfires and fireworks, and this … Continue reading →

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What makes you proud?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by amandacomms1

Yes, I am a bit tired after three full days and an amazing Association of Police Communicators conference. It was a fantastic opportunity to network learn and share with colleagues and a chance to listen to some great speakers from … Continue reading →

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Remember the sacrifice

Posted on September 25, 2016 by amandacomms1

I spent a lovely day with my family. Today was about catching up with my nephew, my sister and my parents – three generations together to share some fun, stories and views. It was just what I needed after a … Continue reading →

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Keep the chat going

Posted on August 30, 2016 by amandacomms1

I got involved in a regular Tuesday night Twitterchat about strategic marketing communication subjects, with the hashtag #smxchat. Interestingly, tonight’s subject was about chats and who does them, the benefits and the pitfalls of organising and taking part in them. … Continue reading →

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Tune in, log on and have a good look

Posted on June 10, 2016 by amandacomms1

I had an amazing opportunity today to help shape a social media analysis tool that is in development. It was a huge honour to represent not only my current employers but UK policing. Law enforcement from three countries were taking … Continue reading →

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Digital neighbourhood watch?

Posted on May 26, 2016 by amandacomms1

I was pleased to hear that there is going to be a national push to tackle online abuse and particularly that which is focused on women. The cross-party campaign follows some interesting research that showed in a three week period … Continue reading →

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