Tag Archives: media

Right to the top

Posted on January 13, 2019 by amandacomms1

There is a big discussion that is often had about when and how to use the person at the top of the organisation to do media interviews. Managing the demands on the most senior person in the business is one … Continue reading →

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My PR

Posted on January 7, 2019 by amandacomms1

I wasn’t going to write about the Radio 4 Media Show debate on PR but after mulling over the discussion I feel I must. I will start with a confession that I started my working life as a journalist but … Continue reading →

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Through the seasons

Posted on December 27, 2018 by amandacomms1

We are always saying that communication is a 24/7 business with social media round-the-clock and rolling news channels. There is lots of discussion about how we can manage this demand with the resources we have and it is no easy … Continue reading →

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In search of media training

Posted on May 7, 2018 by amandacomms1

In this busy and fast moving world what you say first when you are put in front of the camera will last. The chances of a camera being put in front of your face are high as we all have … Continue reading →

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The reason why

Posted on February 19, 2018 by amandacomms1

People go to work for all kinds of reasons and get many different things from the experience. All are equally valid whether it is to put food on the table or to help others it doesn’t matter. These things are … Continue reading →

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No fluff here

Posted on January 7, 2018 by amandacomms1

So yesterday The Sun saw fit to publish an article attacking public sector communicators. It was the usual from a Freedom of Information request that will have been sent to all police forces, local authorities and NHS bodies. We get … Continue reading →

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Farewell Crimewatch 

Posted on October 17, 2017 by amandacomms1

I feel I have to use today’s blog to consider the demise of the BBC’s Crimewatch programme. After many years it has disappeared from our television screens which is probably a lot to do with the changes in society. But … Continue reading →

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25 years in the making

Posted on October 14, 2017 by amandacomms1

This has been a really busy week for me and I have enjoyed it mainly because of the chance to share experiences and learning. I sometimes forget that I have been working in communication roles for almost a quarter of … Continue reading →

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The curtain comes down

Posted on October 11, 2017 by amandacomms1

Well, I have just watched the final episode of the BBC2 documentary The Detectives and I have had a little cry. I know the cases from the work the team have done to provide information to the media at the … Continue reading →

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The end of the road

Posted on September 13, 2017 by amandacomms1

Events last week prompted me to write two blogs and it wasn’t surprising given what happened. Bell Pottinger expelled from the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) was a significant moment and brought the issue of ethics into sharp focus. … Continue reading →

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