A round-up of statistics, analysis and research that I spotted this week.

David Phillips explains why social media is so important in public relations.

Facebook is everywhere at the moment, but what’s the future for the many new social networking sites launching every week?

A round-up of statistics, analysis and research that I spotted over the past fortnight.

I presented at the CIPR’s Northern Conference in Newcastle yesterday and enjoyed the opportunity to find out about PR in the north-east.

David Taylor’s been inside Innocent HQ and has some interesting observations on what he saw.

The government has a lot of data. How can it use it for to help improve public sector communications?

James Hammond is a man with some interesting theories on branding. I went along to hear what he had to say.

I always like a challenge, whether it’s at work or in my spare time. This summer I’m cycling 56 miles and running my first marathon for charity.

Quote of the day from Gavin Hilton (Planning Director, WWAV Rapp Collins)

Digital communication tools are evolving rapidly. Here’s a simple strategic way to see why new tools have been adopted so quickly.

A round-up of statistics, analysis and research that I spotted this week.

My post last week on the influence of weather on web traffic attracted the attention of self-confessed weather nut Andrew Bond from Metcheck.

I spent yesterday up in London at a Delivering the New PR conference once again.

The UK smoothie brand is starting to move away from its core brand values. What impact will this have on its business?

One of the less enjoyable parts of my role heading up marketing and PR at Medway Council is the endless stream of salespeople who want a slice of my time.

It’s been an interesting day – having been at the launch of the London 2012 brand this morning and then getting home this evening to read the reaction to the new logo online.

Some initial thoughts on the new brand identity for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games unveiled in London today.

A first look at the new logo for London 2012

I’m live blogging from the Roundhouse in Camden (London) this morning at the launch of the new brand for London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

I figured it was about time I got myself a PR qualification, so today’s my first day studying for the CIPR Diploma in Public Relations.

A round-up of statistics, analysis and research that I spotted this week.

This is my first post using the new beta version of Windows Live Writer – an impressive free offline blog editor.