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How FTSE 100 CEOs are using social media

The leaders of top FTSE companies are staying away from social media. (Image credit: Paul White) Much has been written on …
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A simple guide to media training

Every so often you witness one of those interviews.  A horribly uncomfortable exchange between journalist and spokesperson that causes you to twinge …
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Why Tone Matters in Your Brand’s Social Media Communications

Sainsbury’s is a brand we admire greatly. It has a wonderful selection of our favorite groceries, is conveniently located just …
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Why Text 100 is sponsoring Social Media World Forum

Text 100 is sponsoring Social Media World Forum in London next week. We’re doing this not just because we fundamentally …
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A Very Social 2011

Along with the most popular songs, albums, movies, sandwiches etc, the annual end-of-year list-orama was bolstered recently with Twitter and Facebook both …
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FIFA’s Failings Show Why Leadership Matters

Perhaps the most obvious lesson from the recent series of high-profile corporate crises is that ignoring an issue isn’t going …
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#NewsJacking – Evolution of an Age-Old PR Technique

Sometimes it’s easy to get a distinct sense of déjà vu, particularly when reading about new concepts, which don’t feel …
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Social Media on Planet B2B

Some of our musings have been included in PR Week UK’s annual digital communications report this week, with an essay …
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Why are communications directors growing less interested in social media?

Social media is becoming less relevant to the communications industry. Yes, quite.  While that statement may raise more than the …

Fear in the time of Twitter – How the U.S. has got it right releasing terror alerts socially

According to the Associated Press, the US Department of Homeland Security is planning a major overhaul of how terror alerts will …