My thoughts on a failed experiment with Second Life and how we need to use evidence as the basis for the decisions we make in public sector communications, marketing and web development.

I’m running a social media course for public sector communicators in Glasgow on Thursday, 13 May. Read more about the course and feedback from previous delegates.

We’re on the lookout for a talented marketing executive to join the Communications and Marketing team at Medway.

The short history of my last decade.

Exploring the role of behavioural theories in delivering effective communications.

Taking on a new role as Head of Communications and Marketing at Medway.

Exploring some key issues around effective social media relations in the local public sector.

We’re recruiting a marketing manager to oversee a big PCT-funded marketing campaign during 2010.

A new website makes purchasing local outdoor advertising simpler for councils, PCTs and other local public service organisations.

Information about a public sector social media conference I’ll be speaking at in Belfast in September.

My thinking on public sector organisations and social media strategies.

Why agile delivery is important in public sector communications – as demonstrated by the web team from the newly-formed Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.

Sarah is head of communications and marketing at North East Lincolnshire Council – read her thoughts on local government communications, CAA and more.

We’re looking for a marketing executive to join us on a short-term contract this summer at Medway Council.

Sometimes a piece of marketing drives me to despair at how badly conceived it is.

The mix of CAA, growth of social media and structural changes in mainstream media means interesting times ahead for public sector communicators.

The web has changed how people consume news beyond recognition – I’ve been thinking about what these changes mean to public sector media relations.

Some great insights from John Shewell, Head of Communications at Brighton & Hove City Council.

An interview with David Holdstock about communications at the London Borough of Hillingdon.

My live blog from the second session at the Public Sector Forums web 2.0 conference.

Some useful statistics on social media usage as well as a couple of handy posts from Neville Hobson.

What claims can you justifiably make in advertising? This advert for Admiral insurance seems to be stretching it.

Exploring different ways a council can approach “following” on Twitter.

Should communicators see the use of social media in marketing and public relations as part of their day job?

Being able to combine traditional and new marketing techniques in integrated campaigns is an important skill for marketers and communicators.