Writing the public sector communications book chapter
My initial thoughts on what I should write in a chapter on public sector communications in the Public Relations Handbook.
Publicity code consultation underway
A short summary of the government’s proposals for changing the local authority publicity code and what they mean for communicators in local government.
Council publications
The debate about council-run newspapers, magazines and newsletters has been running for some time now but it looks likely that a new publicity code consultation will launch this week.
Meeting the public sector communications challenge
My reflections on the current state of public sector communications and where we go from here.
Strategic communication in a changed media landscape
Sarah Hazen’s research into how strategic communication is changing.
Professional institutes, PR and marketing
Some thoughts on CIPR and how members need to engage to secure the institute’s future.
Useful research from Ipsos MORI
A couple of useful research summaries from Ipsos MORI for those working in public sector communications.
CIPR local public services communications awards
Find out how to get great communications work in the local public service sector recognised by the CIPR and your peers.
Council communciations job in Dorset
Colin Wood, Head of Communications at West Dorset District Council is looking for a Communications Team Leader.
Tameside MBC, evidence and the £36,665 Second Life presence
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.
