Crisis – the new normal for public service communications?
We’ve been in crisis mode for so long that it’s beginning to look like business as usual. What does this mean for the way we deliver communications? How do we look after ourselves and the teams we are part of as the demand for our skills mounts? What does good like now and in the months or years ahead?
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We add our voices to the outpouring of sadness following the official announcement that Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II has died. The Queen was an icon of public service …
So, what is a Future Leader?
I applied for Future Leaders at the last minute. This probably won’t surprise people who know me – I apply for most things at the last minute. I love the …
Blog: The best professional decision I have ever made
Future Leaders? That sounds great but how do I add something else to my already long list of things to do? Work, family, friends, life – not necessarily in that …
Take part in industry wide study influencing our sector for years to come
Every two years, WPP’s Government & Public Sector Practice publishes The Leaders’ Report looking at global research into the efficacy of public communication that can help influence its future development. LGcomms …
Ukraine Independence Day statement
Today (24 August) marks the 31st Anniversary of Ukraine Independence Day and six months since the start of the war. We continue to stand in solidarity with the people of …
Hundreds help to improve representation in local public sector communications
More than 700 communications professionals have taken part in a survey about diversity in the UK local public sector communications industry.
Membership offer: e-shot’s email healthcheck
This is an offer from LGcomms partner e-shot. For more than 20 years our team of email experts have been helping our clients optimise their email campaigns and now we …
A masterclass in branding, campaigns and developing a commercial approach to communications
The latest session for the 2022-23 Future Leaders cohort brought us to the offices of Manchester City Council (MCC), a visit that seemed popular with the cohort’s strong and mighty North West contingent.