How objective setting will help you harness the power of the positive23-Nov-2020

“If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you have got...

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What to do in the event of a data breach28-Oct-2019

We are increasingly reliant on our computers and IT systems to run organisa...

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Boeing is behind the power curve in dealing with the growing 737 Max crisis17-Mar-2019

Chart: WalletInvestor.com The orange line charts Boeing share price followi...

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HOW RECOGNISING THE 5 COMMON TYPES OF CRISIS CAN HELP PROTECT YOU 20-Dec-2018

As an opener to several of the crisis communication themed sessions I deliv...

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The Care Home Sector - Operational Pressures Create Reputational Risk07-Dec-2018

BBC Radio 4’s flagship consumer affairs programme You and Yours recently tu...

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Why specialist media training would have helped the CEO of Persimmon Homes20-Oct-2018

The BBC Look North interview by Spencer Stokes with Jeff Fairburn, CEO of P...

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Case study: Why food crises matter and why response must be fast and decisive11-Oct-2018

Why food crises matter and why response must be fast and decisive The d...

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An Army of advocates - harnessing the power of employees during a crisis08-Oct-2018

On a recent CIPR Crisis Communications training course I was asked about ho...

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The importance of a media policy...and what it might contain29-Aug-2018

The importance of having a media policy….and what it might contain Severa...

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Top tips for dealing with media calls20-Aug-2018

It is likely that initial contact from a journalist is likely to come eithe...

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DON’T SCORE A MEDIA CRISIS PR OWN GOAL!15-Jul-2018

Well now that there is no doubt whatsoever that football is coming home, an...

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MEDIA TRAINING – IT ISN’T ALL BAD NEWS!15-Jul-2018

MEDIA TRAINING – IT ISN’T ALL BAD NEWS!Every organisation has a story to te...

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REFLECTIONS ON THE CIPR NORTHERN CONFERENCE 201815-Jul-2018

REFLECTIONS ON THE CIPR NORTHERN CONFERENCE 2018Time well spent It's always...

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In crisis lightning can and does strike twice!15-Jul-2018

Back in May 2014, the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) had a major fire that...

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CRISIS? IT’S NOT A CASE OF 9-5.....AND DON’T USE THE LAW AS A REASON TO SAY NOTHING!15-Jul-2018

CRISIS? IT’S NOT A CASE OF 9-5.....AND DON’T USE THE LAW AS A REASON TO SAY...

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Baby shoes09-Mar-2016

"For sale: baby shoes, never worn." Why the six word novel should inspire o...

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Perspective and the power of persuasion06-Mar-2014

For those of us in the public relations business a core activity is to faci...

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How to Annoy a TV News Cameraman!06-Mar-2014

This blog piece appeared on the website of Paul Martin who is also @ukcamer...

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Working with cameras and microphones10-Jul-2013

WORKING WITH CAMERAS & MICROPHONES – A CAMERAMAN SPEAKS!There is an und...

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MEDIA, PRESENTATION, AN OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE & THE TWO REALITIES…04-Feb-2013

In recognising that giving a presentation or doing an interview on televisi...

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Complaints Handling25-Oct-2012

"MOAN, MOAN, MOAN…..” COMPLAINTS HANDLING SESSION We have a very strong rel...

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Doorstepping strategies25-Oct-2012

In late 2012 there were a hugely interesting few weeks in terms of media st...

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10 Networking Tips17-May-2012

Personal Networking – still relevant, still effective & still needs doi...

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TOP TEN TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN JOB INTERVIEWS03-Apr-2012

If you are looking for a job then at some stage you are likely to have an i...

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Leadership & Social Media31-Jan-2012

A few thoughts about senior leadership & Social Media With the advent o...

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Crystal Gazing28-Oct-2011

Jonathan writes: Awhile ago I organised an event all about the media and cr...

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"What Do I Do With My Hands?" - How To Use Gestures Effectively21-Sep-2011

On many training sessions and workshops conversation and questions regularl...

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10 Favourite Bits of PR Advice28-Jun-2011

Here are some thoughts from Jim Bianchi, a US based business to business PR...

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