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🥁 The UnAwards 2024 are OPEN 🥁 It's time to get entering your best work from the past 12 months. - 21 categories - Free to enter - Enter multiple categories with just one entry form - Just £30 to attend a real fun event What will you enter?

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@comms2point0

6 years

Bizarre overheard coffee shop conversation today: "I love rats, they really get me" "Yeah, a rat is always happy to see you, they want your attention" "Some people say I look like a rat" "Oh I think that's a real compliment" "Rats are amazing" "They really are" Wow.

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1 year

Comms at the top table? I was pleased to be asked by the @themjcouk to write a piece about why comms should at the often talked about 'top table'

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6 years

*NEW POST* 'What we need is a video – and 15 other things comms teams hear every week' by @darrencaveney #comms #pr #localgov #nhscomms #govcomms

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@comms2point0

4 years

So, my baby, @comms2point0 Creative Communicators, Twitter is 9. And approaching 100k tweets. Gulp. Cake? Not a chance - I'm making mojitos later instead🍹 Thanks for all the love and support here over the years. Darren 🖤 #MyTwitterAnniversary

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5 years

*NEW GUEST POST* I’ve always believed that the skill set needed to be a really effective CEO and a great Director of Comms are very similar. So this is a brilliant case study: 'From Comms Officer to Deputy CEO – My story' by @laura_skaife

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4 years

Sending good luck and love to all the public sector comms people in Leicester 🖤

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4 years

Well that's a nice thing to happen on a grey Wednesday morning My baby, comms2point0, gets listed in @Vuelio 's Top 10 PR blog sites Huge thanks to the 500+ people who have written posts for the site Over 1.5k in 10yrs I shall celebrate with an EXTRA coffee

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4 years

#Lockdown2 drops in England. So here's a message of support for comms teams everywhere. And let's all try to look after our own wellbeing. #Yesvember

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3 years

Morning In other news... Thousands and thousands of good, honest, talented and dedicated public sector comms people all across the UK will again today do their jobs, openly. Trying to help, engage with and build trust amongst the general public. Increasingly, against the odds.

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3 years

Well that looks like a yes 😁 So, I name this pet Wednesday. Share a pic of your pet today. #CommsPets

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3 years

Morning Team Happy Monday How was your weekend? This happened on mine...

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7 years

I get (sadly) very excited when I see my comms planning guide poster up on the wall of an organisation Darren :-)

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4 years

Feeling for, and thinking of, comms pros in many teams now having to work yet another evening 🖤

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3 years

10 years ago today I launched the @comms2point0 Twitter I was a head of comms in #LocalGov back then But I wanted a way to learn, share, engage and promote the work of us comms people Big thanks to everyone who has chatted, supported and worked with me 🖤 #MyTwitterAnniversary

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6 years

Evening. Look, I'm feeling a little bit reflective tonight so I won't RT my links. Do you mind? Heard that a fella I know @davidthep died today. He was a warm generous man and a fine photographer. Have a wander around some of his pics instead, okay? ^ Dan

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5 years

*NEW POST* 'Coronavirus resilience: Crowd-sourced tips for pressured comms teams' by @darrencaveney #COVID ー19 #coronavirus #coronaUK

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5 years

Morning all Many of you are working some long, long hours at the moment to communicate all things coronavirus. I hope today is kind to you, a little shorter, and features some fresh air at lunchtime. Thanks for all you are doing. Darren

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5 years

I just shared this pic of my kitchen wall with someone I met at @CommsUnplugged last week. If we all stuck to that wouldn't life be simpler.

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5 years

Ready. To. Roll. #UnAwards19 🏅🎬❤

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2 years

Morning; Team Happy Friday Let's have some #CommsPets pics? Here's the not so small pup in an action pose...

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6 years

*NEW GUEST POST* Is it time we were all a little kinder? 'Comms - it’s a kind of magic. So let’s not be unkind' by @judetipper

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5 years

I was proud to be a #LocalGov head of comms for 10 years. The most challenging job I ever had. But it made me understand the amazing work done by councils. And it's mostly unappreciated. Thank you all for what you do. Darren x

Local Government Association (LGA)

@LGAcomms

5 years

Dear #LocalGov colleagues and friends, It's been a challenging week to say the least. For many of you it's not over yet. But we wanted to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU for all your hard and dedicated work. You make an invaluable difference. #CouncilsCan 💫

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2 years

Happy Friday, Team. Which means it's time for your favourite content - #CommsPets Here's Brodie, who isn't allowed on the bed... Share your pics here.

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4 years

Happy Friday, Team Comms Another tough week for many of you Thank you for what you are continuing to do If you can when work ends today, and assuming you are not on call, try to: - unplug - get outdoors - avoid social media - switch off (delete) Facebook - switch off the news 🖤

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5 years

UPDATE There's been a huge 340 entries into the #UnAwards19 What a treasure trove of learning Thanks to the sponsors for making it possible.

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4 years

Although I managed to miss it... I was pleased that the @Vuelio judges named comms2point0 as Highly Commended in the Online Influence Awards. I wanted to thank everyone who has supported, written for, engaged with and shared the love for my baby these past 9 and a bit years 🖤

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6 years

*JUST ADDED* 'Do we all need to be a bit more Danny Dyer?' by @darrencaveney #DannyDyer

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6 years

I'm such a nag. I just messaged someone I mentor to ensure she takes a minimum 45 min lunch break today. And ideally with some fresh air and a walk. Good advice for us all? Darren

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4 years

*NEW POST* ‘The A-Z of women who have inspired me from the world of comms’ by @darrencaveney #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

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@comms2point0

6 years

And breathe... Greetings from the shores of the rather epic Loch Lomond Darren

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@comms2point0

5 years

*LOCKDOWN LAUDATIONS* Inspired by some nice words about me today I'm going to start sharing some thoughts on brilliant comms people I've had the pleasure of working with. First up, @LouisaDean23 #LockdownLaudations cc @LGAcomms @InterimBoy @PR_Place @ciprlps @LGcomms

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@comms2point0

6 years

Quote of the week From a very wise comms pro Darren "You will encounter unenlightened, unhelpful and downright dim people throughout your career. The trick is not to let them dull your sparkle"

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@comms2point0

7 years

A useful ready reckoner... ^ Dan #comms #pr #digital

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5 years

AMAZING, AMAZING DAY Here are your official #UnAwards19 winners. Huge congrats to everyone of you and to everyone who made the shortlist. Love your work. Darren ✊🏅🎬❤

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4 years

*MUST READ* An important new post 'Something told me “Don’t give up” 116 123. I never thought I’d dial that number. “Hello, Samaritans. How can I help?” by an anonymous comms professional @PR_Place @Vuelio @alivewithideas @ciprlps @ciprinside @CIPRnfp

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2 years

Come on then, let's have your Friday #CommsPets pics Here's me and Brodie on a cold early morning walk this week...

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@comms2point0

4 years

Morning Team Comms Spoken to lots of comms people this week I'm worried at the level of work, stress, uncertainty and frankly nonsense that so many of you are still dealing with 6 months on It's relentless for you I've no words of wisdom other than to say thank you & take care 👊

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6 years

*UNAWARDS SHORTLIST LIVE* It's here - the #UnAwards18 shortlist is now live. A huge well done to you all Darren

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6 years

*NEW GUEST POST* 'Work hard and be nice to people' by @JulieDOdams

work hard and be nice to people — comms2point0

Work hard and be nice to people. The world would be a far better place right now if there was a bit more of this simple philosophy on show, right? by Julie Odams

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@comms2point0

4 years

Creative brilliance by Team @MyDoncaster ...

City of Doncaster Council

@MyDoncaster

4 years

Are you confused about what the latest COVID-19 guidance actually means for you? Well, luckily, because we’re a local government authority, we’re fluent in this kind of language. Allow us to translate it for you.

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4 years

My guess is that there are politically restricted comms people across the UK biting their tongues really hard right now. I make no comment on what we've just heard. But ask two simple questions: 1. What does this do for trust in UK Gov? 2. Without trust can comms truly work?

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4 years

*NEW GUEST POST* How would you set up and deliver comms at a brand-new hospital created in just days? Here’s how one experienced director of comms did it... 7 lessons shared: Behind the scenes comms insight from a Nightingale hospital by @JaneHarrisNHS

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@comms2point0

5 years

"What we need is a video" and 15 other things comms teams hear every week by @darrencaveney

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2 years

Happy Friday, Team And welcome to the latest round of #CommsPets pics. Here's Brodie, seemingly pleased with his new hair cut. Share your pics today 😊

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5 years

Morning How are you? No, really, how are you? I'm still reflecting on the lessons and experiences I picked up at @CommsUnplugged last week So here's a simple message for today: Take time out for you. Be kind to yourself. Go for a walk at lunchtime. Don't put up with bad behaviour

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5 years

Social media gold (again) from the talented team at @MyDoncaster How do they keep on doing this? Well they wrote a post about it for your friendly (favourite?) comms website: 'How number-crunching helps us engage on social media' by @NFromont cc @LGAcomms @LGcomms @lgcplus

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@MyDoncaster

5 years

In November 1970, officials in Oregon, USA decided to blow up a rotting whale carcass. The whole thing went horribly wrong. Why do we bring this up? Well, this story can teach us 3 things about #coronavirus ⬇️

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2 years

Morning, Morning, Morning Well it's here, my favourite working day of the year: The #UnAwards22 Safe travels to all those on planes, trains and automobiles Can't wait to greet you And I'm excited to announce this year's winners ☺️ 🖤

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@comms2point0

2 years

It's Friday so that can mean only one thing: It's #CommsPets Share your pics. This week the pup has had an op so he's wearing the cone of shame. And not happy about it, obvs.

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@comms2point0

6 years

To mark World Mental Heath Day Brilliant and brave, by @LeanneEhren Darren 'Everything that we go through – looking after the mental health of comms professionals' #WorldMentalHealthDay

everything that we go through – looking after the mental health of comms professionals — comms2po...

As an issue mental health has been on the radar for the communications industry for some time. In truth we haven’t responded quickly enough to the risks it poses to us. But it feels like changes are...

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3 years

*NEW GUEST POST* 'How to talk about and support Ukraine - by a British-Ukrainian' “The least I can do is advocate for their voices, educate, spread the word and use my skills as a professional communicator" by @dosomethingkim #Ukraine

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4 years

Well that was my favourite Zoom call ever. So cool to chat with such a talented and generous bunch of comms pros. Even if my clobber was a bit over the top 😲 #UnAwards

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@comms2point0

3 years

I was once again reminded of this classic in a WhatsApp group chat yesterday. On the subject of what I called 'marketing tat'. I had this one made as a one off. Some people wanted to buy them 😄

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@comms2point0

3 years

Greetings from London. A day off today as part of a long weekend visit. Have a fun one whatever you're up to. Normal service resumes tomorrow...

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@comms2point0

3 years

6 years ago this month I launched my Creative Communicators Ltd consultancy. It's been so much fun. Thanks to everyone who has supported me, employed me, collaborated with me, and put up with my bad jokes. Looking forward to the next 6 years 🖤

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4 years

*NEW POST* 'The streets aren’t empty, they’re full of Stella: Messaging madness is risking the health of our nation' by @darrencaveney #covid19 #BorisSpeech

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7 years

*NEW* I reviewed 500 social media accounts – want to know what I learned? by @darrencaveney #comms #pr #socialmedia

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4 years

*MUST READ* An important new post 'Something told me “Don’t give up” 116 123. I never thought I’d dial that number. “Hello, Samaritans. How can I help?” by an anonymous comms professional

something told me “don’t give up” — comms2point0

116 123. I never thought I’d dial that number. “Hello, Samaritans. How can I help?” by an anonymous comms professional

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3 years

Morning Team Sending love and good thoughts to all #NHScomms people and anyone else involved in communicating the latest announcement 🖤

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6 years

There a lot of criticism of comms people flying about. So here's one to warm the cockles. Darren by @pearsoninsight

we're nothing without you... thank you from an outsider to comms people — comms2point0

One man who works in insight and who has left the public sector looks back and says 'thank you' to comms people he worked with. by Adam Pearson

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6 years

Quote of the week From a very wise comms pro... Darren "You will encounter unenlightened, unhelpful and downright dim people throughout your career. The trick is not to let them dull your sparkle"

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2 years

I'M VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE... comms2point0 Interims - A brand new search and introduction service for candidates and recruiters I've been informally helping teams and individuals for years Demand has increased So, I decided to formalise the offer

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4 years

Morning, Team Happy Thursday Hope you're doing well Well I'm a birthday boy today 😊 🎂 So I'll be light on tweets But tune of the day had to be... The Smiths - Unhappy Birthday

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2 years

I think what we all need is a lovely #CommsPets thread I'll kick it off with an extreme close up of Brodie 😄

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8 years

The phrase 'must read' is over-used. But this is a must read Life as an NHS Head of Comms by @manickmanda #nhscomms

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2 years

It's Friday 😎 So that can mean only one thing: #CommsPets Share your pics 😊

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5 years

*NEW GUEST POST* We've always known this, but now... 'Why communications is an essential service' by @manickmanda of @UHP_NHS #1BigTeam cc @NHSuk

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6 years

Thank you, thank you, thank you. A huge response to the #UnAwards18 Over 400 entries have come in. What an amazing lot you are. Darren ✊

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3 years

Today's #CommsFeet

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4 years

*NEW POST* 'What the epic #JackieWeaver teaches us about communications, bullying and life itself' Jackie Weaver saves 2021 by @darrencaveney #HandforthParishCouncil @PR_Place @alivewithideas @guardianopinion @TheDrum @prweekuknews

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8 years

NEW: A big pile of useful UK #socialmedia stats you'll like from @ONS :

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2 years

Happy Friday, Team You know what that means: It's #CommsPets time. Share a pic of yours. Here's Brodie hitting the beach in #Cornwall

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6 years

Morning, aces So, comms2point0. what and why? What: An online learning platform sharing best practice Why: To fly a flag for comms and communicators It's almost 7 years since my wife built the site which now boast 1.4k posts/case studies And this week 3 more new posts Darren :-)

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7 years

*NEW COMMS RESOURCES* Pleased to launch an all-new area of the website - our Comms TOOLBOX Take a mooch here...

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4 years

Morning, Team Comms How are you? Sending good thoughts to everyone in Government comms today 🖤

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4 years

Morning, Team Comms How are you feeling? Really, how are you feeling? Winter lockdowns are tough. So, make sure you're talking to people if you're struggling. Shout if you need a friendly ear.

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1 year

Morning, People of Comms, and Happy Friday. Roll up, roll up - get all your #CommsPets here. (Brodie - He's snuck on that bed, again... )

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2 years

Oh yes, my favourite content of the week is here... It's Friday. Which means it's #CommsPets Brodie's guilty face after yet again sneaking on to the bed Share your latest pics 🖤

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2 years

Roll up, roll up Share your Friday #CommsPets pics here. Brodie - whilst I popped out - decided to drag a cushion from the bedroom into the kitchen to sit on to watch some work going on in the garden. Here he is caught in the act... 😄

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4 years

Brilliant Here's today's must read piece... *NEW GUEST POST* 'How your comms could stop The Bully' by @judetipper @ciprhealth @PR_Place @CommsUnplugged @NUJ_PRmembers @alive @vuelio @counciladnet @prgloo

how your comms could stop the bully — comms2point0

There are few things which can affect your mental health and wellbeing more than bullying in the workplace. Yet it is still so rarely discussed and tackled. As communicators we can play a role… by...

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1 year

Happy Friday, Team You know what that means: #CommsPets Here's Brodie sporting his new hair cut. Share a pic of your pet from this week for the loveliest thread around 🖤

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5 years

WELL DONE to everyone shortlisted in the #UnAwards19 I believe the standard is higher than ever so if you were shortlisted your work really is special You and your teams deserve lots of credit so make sure you take the time to reflect on your hard work and achievements ✊ Darren

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4 years

📢 BIG NEWS 📢 'Want to kick-start your creativity? Welcome to Creativity Lab' Check out this new series of free and fun learning opportunities – #CreativityLab by Darren Caveney @ContentCal_io @PR_Place @Vuelio @ciprlps @CommsUnplugged @ciprinside #pr

want to kick-start your creativity? welcome to creativity lab — comms2point0

How is it that some people have the knack of consistently delivering great creative work? What’s their secret and what can we learn to give our own creative work an inspirational boost? Check out...

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2 years

It's Friday, so you know that can only mean one thing: #CommsPets Here's Brodie - through the power of telepathy - scrounging for his dinner. Share a pic from your week.

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2 years

Happy Friday, Team. It's the final #CommsPets of the year. And with a festive feel. Share a pic of your pet. Here's Brodie (being told to leave the tree alone, again 😄)

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2 years

Pup update: 16 weeks and growing fast 🐕

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@comms2point0

7 years

We're bringing back our summer Twitter Chats Lunchtimes 12.30 - 1.30pm were always popular but wanted to treble check if you prefer them.. 🕒

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4 years

Well said, Jen. And speaking for thousands of comms people across these lands... 👊

Jennifer Lowis

@jenlowis

4 years

@LMillerDorset @PhilipEvans08 @TrevorBevins it’s offensive to suggest we have not been working when so many employees have done 12 hour days, 6-7 days a week, for no additional renumeration - because we care about what we do. Work is an activity, not a place

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4 years

Morning, Team Comms Happy Monday May your week be fun, interesting and kind. I'm getting the coffee on Who wants one?

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6 years

*NEW POST* 'Of course everyone can communicate, but not everyone is good at it' by @darrencaveney

of course everyone can communicate, but not everyone is good at it — comms2point0

The claim that anyone can do communications is as old as the comms and PR hills. It’s always been an issue and I don’t see that changing any time soon. So should we have a plan to tackle it? by...

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3 years

Comms Teams! Try this next time you get a request... 😄

No Context Brits

@NoContextBrits

3 years

Efficient poster design.

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📣 BIG NEWS 📣 THREAD... The 6th annual UnAwards open TODAY #UnAwards19

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6 years

*NEW GUEST POST* What a treat this is... 'Doncaster Council case study: How number-crunching helps us engage on social media' by @NFromont

doncaster council case study: how number-crunching helps us engage on social media — comms2point0

Doncaster Council has won many plaudits for its approach to social media over the past couple of years. I’m official a fan. So what a treat to get a behind the scenes glimpse on some of the secrets...

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5 years

*UnAwards Update* 342 entries have been sent off to 20+ judges. Thank you to them all. I'll shout very soon when the public vote goes live.

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5 years

*IT'S HERE* My favourite work day of the year: The #UnAwards19 The UnAwards has come to mark the beginning of Christmas for many of you, and indeed me. I look forward to greeting many friends, colleagues and new faces. Safe travels - coffee and croissants await for you. Darren

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6 years

*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* The UnAwards Winners Masterclass will take place on 9 May in Birmingham It might just be THE best free learning event in the comms calendar The first ticket release will take place on 1 March Want to be there? Darren #UnAwardsMasterclass

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10 years

This is brilliant. 75 websites that have free images. Never be without a snwplough image ever again. #digital #wmgrit http://t.co/JMEffJ27cr

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6 years

Extra handy... the BBC is letting you download more than 16,000 free sound effect samples from its archive #video ^ Dan

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2 years

Happy Friday, everyone. I hope the week has been kind to you. Let's have a bit of #CommsPets shall we? Little does he know but this cheeky boy is off to the vets this morning. Share your pics from this week.

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7 years

#UnAwards17 is offically a *RECORD BREAKER* Thank you to all who have entered and supported Amazing effort Now over to the judges... Darren

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1 year

Happy Friday from a rainy, grey Birmingham 👋 Let's brighten it up with your favourite #CommsPets content. Here's Brodie with his smart new summer haircut. Share a pic from your week.

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