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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
• Another definition of marketing
• GAP 60% discount voucher
• Why local government shouldn’t be on Facebook
• Launching the new London 2012 brand
• Latest trends in UK media consumption
• Building a website using the Wordpress content management system
• Twitter suspension shows risks for communicators on Twitter

• Choosing a public relations dissertation topic
• Twitter suspension shows risks for communicators on Twitter
• Why local government shouldn't be on Facebook
• Three steps to effective local government social media relations
• What's the difference between marketing and public relations?
• Keeping quiet during purdah?
• Ramblings on Facebook, social networking and the future
• Twitter follow etiquette for councils
• Sample social media policies
• Comparing Google Analytics, Statcounter and Feedburner Site Stats

“Simon was always ultra-professional with an excellent knowledge of his field, and worked to ensure that his projects were delivered on time and on standard. His enthusiasm and pleasant personality make him a pleasure to work with.”
Jules Kirk,  Egg