Some interesting findings from Edelman’s annual trust and credibility survey.

Three local government websites that show a new direction for councils online.

A missing Garamond font made my slides look pretty ropey today. Grrrr.

Things that I seen on the web this week that were worth bookmarking.

Looking at the use of social media in local government in the UK. Part one of a three-part series.

Why is public relations in local government so defensive?

Providing accurate and timely information to delayed train passengers should be a PR priority.

Fellow blogger and CIPR Diploma student Simon Collister has just completed his dissertation looking at the influence of political blogs on mainstream media.

Stephen Waddington has tagged me in the “my week in media” meme.

For PR students, and particularly those studying the CIPR Diploma, here’s another of my answers in the Critical Reasoning Test I did earlier this year.

For PR students, and particularly those studying the CIPR Diploma, here’s one of my answers in the Critical Reasoning Test I did earlier this year.

I’ve got my hands on a pair of 3 Skypephones to test out, thanks to the team at 3mobilebuzz.com.

Retailer GAP looks like it’s following Threshers’ example from last year, and is circulating a fairly deep price discount voucher by email and the usual other social channels.

I’m looking for a new broadband and telephone supplier. Does anyone have any recommendations please?

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

David Scott has a great new Changethis manifesto tackling the over-use of jargon, hype and meaningless terminology in marketing and PR copy.

It’s been almost a fortnight since I last managed to write a blog post – which is pretty much the longest the blog has gone without tending since last Spring.

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

It’s been a pretty hectic week, meaning lots of late night working and no time for proper blogging thanks to the arrival of the Tour de France in the UK.

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

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.

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.

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

Next month I’ll be running a workshop session at Northern Conference in Newcastle looking at podcasting in the public sector.