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10 insights from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report
Fake news, business models and platform disintermediation are all issues raised by a report on the news business.
Analysis spotlights need for greater public engagement in creative process
New research published by Ketchum in conjunction with Fast Company is a klaxon for dissent and diversity as part of the creative process in public relations.
#FuturePRoof: Leaders speak out on value of public relations
New #FuturePRoof research supports the case that public relations needs to operate at the highest levels.
Public relations: modernisation is a work in progress
A poll of my network for a recent speaking opportunity exposes some interesting attitudes to the public relations profession.
Mary Meeker on the rise of the internet for marketing and public relations
Internet usage, planning tools, paid and social mashups, human computer interface, and social business are highlights of Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Report.
Carrot not stick on AVE
The CIPR has shifted its position on AVE from education to legislation. It's a bold move but it needs a rethink.
Making sense of modern public relations
There’s never been such an exciting time to work in public relations as we shift to direct engagement with publics thanks to the internet. I’m calling peak pain for public relations.
Review: Robert Cialdini's Pre-Suasion
Public relations should be grateful to Robert Cialdini for his latest book Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade.
Mental resilience
This is a story about how I manage my mental health. It's a story about death, illness and relationship breakdown. It's a story about life.
Five practitioners on getting hired and getting ahead in public relations
A blog about career development in public relations with insight from expert practitioners.
Tackling manipulation on Twitter
Twitter has no further plans to tackle fake news on the platform ahead of the UK General Election. Users need to be vigilant to sources of abuse.
A pilot’s guide to hosting a conference call
In this guest post, pilot and Ketchum colleague RP Kumar applies lessons from the air to international conference calls.
Review: The Book of Joy
I'm usually not a fan of self-help or spiritual books but The Book of Joy is a bit different.
Become an activist and help improve the quality of political debate
Communicators have an opportunity to make the General Election campaign the best possible conversation about the future of the UK.
Thinking out loud: helping students with dissertation research
If a student asks for help with dissertation research, consider recording audio responses rather than writing responses. It's quick and less formal.
Debunking public relations
Myths of PR by entrepreneur Rich Leigh shot to the top of Amazon bestseller lists this week. It takes down some popular misconceptions about the public relations business.
Thank you PRCA. This one's for my mum
The PRCA presented me with an outstanding contribution to digital public relations award at a ceremony in London last night. I've dedicated it to my Mum.
Mapping public relations content formats
Frederik Vincx and I worked together on #PRstack. He's got a new project and needs your help.
I do like to be beside the seaside
Wild camping in Hastings with friends made for a cracking microadventure this week.
Preparing for #Brexit: impact assessment, engaging in policy and planning
Jo-ann Robertson and I have been working on a project at Ketchum to help organisations get ready for Brexit. We've launched it today as the UK Government triggered the process.