Next Tuesday I’m speaking at two really interesting conferences in Newcastle.

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

I’m speaking on social media at a CIPR event and a Public Sector Forums event in Newcastle in July.

Here’s my presentation from today’s SOCITM event in London.

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.

Some pointers if you’re looking for local government people on Twitter.

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

I’ve just presented at the Effective Social Media & Web 2.0 Strategies for Local Authorities conference – here are my slides.

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

Notes from the first two presentations at today’s conference.

The impact of social media extends well beyond learning to use new communications tools.

I’m taking part in an online conference aiming to help councillors and councils understand more about the impact of social media on councils.

My presentation from today’s Don’t Panic Guide to Social Media conference.

Can a local Twitter feed help create local networks for people using Twitter?

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

Some examples of how Twitter could be used in the public sector.

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

Slides from my social media presentation today at the Association of Colleges communications conference.

Public sector organisations need to think more broadly about how they engage with social networking.

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

I’ll be talking at three conferences during March and April on local government communications and social media.

Creating a page on Facebook doesn’t mean a council is using the social network effectively for communicating.

What should I talk about in my social media training sessions for local government councillors and officers?