Tag Archives: financial crisis

Life among the restrictions

Posted on August 1, 2020 by amandacomms1

Thursday night was a little frustrating as I have explained in an article for PR Week. What has happened since then is even more anxiety inducing. I live in Wigan and yes that is classed as Greater Manchester despite what … Continue reading →

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Creativity and not cash

Posted on August 1, 2016 by amandacomms1

I am very careful with money. At work I refuse to spend money and would rather find creative ways to get results. Some years ago, before the financial crisis, there was a significant amount of money that was available for … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on my predictions for 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by amandacomms1

Almost a year ago I posted eight predictions for communication in 2014 and now as we near the end of the year I thought it was worth reflecting on whether they were accurate or not. It was 1 January 2014 … Continue reading →

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Are we in an era of the complainers?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by amandacomms1

Interesting to wake up to hear that customer satisfaction has fallen for the third year in a row according to the Institute of Customer Service. It made me wonder what was happening is it about the environment around us or … Continue reading →

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I have a complaint…..

Posted on May 27, 2014 by amandacomms1

I was interested to watch The Complainers a new programme on Channel 4 looking at those people who persistently complain and how organisations and companies were dealing with them. Now, I am not going to decide what this was trying … Continue reading →

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To vote or not to vote

Posted on May 22, 2014 by amandacomms1

No one could have failed to notice that today is election day. There are polling stations dotted around our streets and communities, there have been leaflets through the door, and it has been mentioned by every news channel. I had … Continue reading →

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Every penny counts

Posted on February 16, 2013 by amandacomms1

In every communication department whether in-house or agency, public or private sector making every penny count has never been more critical. This is about more than just making savings or being careful with the finances. It is about showing the … Continue reading →

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Creative support – look and its free

Posted on September 9, 2012 by amandacomms1

These are really challenging times for all of us working in communication roles. No matter where you are the pressure on budgets is increasing and we are all trying to get something for nothing or as the saying goes ‘get … Continue reading →

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Going for gold – the Olympic feeling

Posted on July 29, 2012 by amandacomms1

I was going to resist the temptation of writing a blog about the Olympics, but in the end I gave in and these are my observations. One of the most interesting things that I have seen since the Olympics started … Continue reading →

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But we don’t need a strategy….do we?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by amandacomms1

If you are going to set out to do something, whatever it is, then it makes sense to have a plan for what you are going to do. Having a plan is good. But to know why you are going … Continue reading →

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