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Simon is currently Head of Communications and Marketing at Medway Council and writes a leading public sector communications blog.

He is a CIPR and CIM qualified marketing and communications professional with experience working across traditional communications channels and emerging online channels.

Outside work he enjoys running, cycling, BMF, caravanning and generally being outdoors. Simon is married with two young children and lives in Whitstable, Kent.

• What’s the difference between marketing and public relations?
• Purdah starts today
• Choosing a public relations dissertation topic
• Launching the new London 2012 brand
• Why local government shouldn’t be on Facebook
• Another definition of marketing
• GAP 60% discount voucher
• Keeping quiet during purdah?
• Latest trends in UK media consumption
• Building a website using the WordPress content management system

• Choosing a public relations dissertation topic
• Why local government shouldn't be on Facebook
• Twitter suspension shows risks for communicators on Twitter
• Keeping quiet during purdah?
• What's the difference between marketing and public relations?
• Three steps to effective local government social media relations
• Why I'm fed up of talking about social media, really
• Ramblings on Facebook, social networking and the future
• Sample social media policies
• Twitter follow etiquette for councils

“I have engaged with Simon to deliver 4 "Introduction to Social Media for Public Sector" workshops and the feedback for both the content and Simon's style and delivery have been exemplary. Simon has an ability to endear any audience to him and also is able to adapt workshop content "on the hoof" to accommodate specific delegate needs and requirements identified on the day. I would recommend Simon to any one as a consultant/presenter/workshop facilitator and we look forward to working with Simon in the future.”
Nick Hill,  Public Sector Forums