Tag Archives: social networks

Time to ditch those statements

Posted on February 15, 2022 by amandacomms1

Words are important but they can be taken to a whole new level when someone physically shares them. The mere act of being seen in public shows it is an open organisation that is not hiding from the situation that has developed. Continue reading →

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Heroes and villains

Posted on January 24, 2019 by amandacomms1

The world is constantly changing and as professional communicators it is vital that we are also observers of the world around us. If we become trapped in our environment we can start to lose our effectiveness. Over the past few … Continue reading →

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At the touch of a button

Posted on October 9, 2018 by amandacomms1

I was talking about eight years of developing social media to a group of new police press officers and communications people today. It was an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and where we have moved to over … 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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Click ‘I agree’

Posted on March 22, 2018 by amandacomms1

I have been watching the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica developments with interest. At he heart of this is the issue of data and who owns it, what is done with it and what does it all mean. For years people … Continue reading →

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It was seven years ago today…

Posted on October 21, 2016 by amandacomms1

I found out today that it was seven years ago today when the first police social media conference was held. I was honoured to have been a part of it. I do remember making the trip to Ryton to be … Continue reading →

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Really, is this me?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by amandacomms1

Have you ever stopped and took a look at your life and wondered how you got there? It is that moment when you are taken back to your childhood self to ask them whether they would have ever thought that … Continue reading →

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Time to stop and reflect

Posted on September 18, 2016 by amandacomms1

Are we saying too much? Do we do too much talking and not enough listening? This may seem a bit at odds with me writing a blog every day but there are times when we need to use our time … Continue reading →

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Behind the times

Posted on September 13, 2016 by amandacomms1

I was surprised to read about one of the smaller law enforcement departments in America heralding the fact that they had now created a Facebook page. The Seymour Police Department said they created the page to ‘enhance communication and transparency … 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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