Tag Archives: policing

Trying to fit the mould

Posted on March 21, 2021 by amandacomms1

None of my experiences have ever stopped me from doing what I wanted to but they did mean I changed and adapted. Continue reading →

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Who really matters?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by amandacomms1

It is easy to sit in a communication ivory tower where you decide what to do and then do it. You can be creative and have ideas that will be award-winning. And you can carry on like this for years … Continue reading →

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Love it or hate it?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by amandacomms1

Police communication has been my focus for 20 years and I remain as passionate about it today as I was when I eagerly arrived for my first day on the job in 1999. It is the opportunity to really help … 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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365 days later

Posted on January 6, 2019 by amandacomms1

A year ago I wrote an article for PR Week looking at the predictions for 2018 and it is interesting to reflect now and assess what happened. When I wrote it I was still trying to come to terms with … Continue reading →

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‘‘Tis the season…

Posted on December 19, 2018 by amandacomms1

I admit I am currently not feeling very festive and am struggling to find the Christmas spirit. That doesn’t make me the Grinch just I have a lot of other stuff going on and occupying my thoughts. This is often … Continue reading →

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Overcoming obstacles

Posted on December 1, 2018 by amandacomms1

Growing up my parents gave me the confidence to think I could achieve whatever I wanted to if I put my mind to it. They ensured their two daughters were determined and single-minded. At primary school I was in the … Continue reading →

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Showing your metal: Platinum launches

Posted on October 17, 2018 by amandacomms1

When the opportunity arose to be part of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) crowdsourced book I jumped at the chance to get involved. The end result of months of work coordinated expertly by Stephen Waddington is launched today. … Continue reading →

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A job well done

Posted on October 5, 2018 by amandacomms1

Tonight I will be at our annual awards ceremony which is a prestigious event. It is an amazing uplifting experience recognising what people have done to help others. In the public sector it is challenging to recognise good work if … Continue reading →

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All creatures great and small

Posted on August 9, 2018 by amandacomms1

It has been a difficult few weeks and while I normally reserve this blog for all things communication today I feel compelled to write about something that is extremely important to my life. Last week our beautiful house rabbit Digger … Continue reading →

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