Five things I say most weeks
[Updated for 2023] Replying to a post that Sarah Browning shared on LinkedIn, in which she asked her network what their clients remember from them when they’re not there, got me thinking about the phrases I use most often in my work as a PR…
Micro-volunteering Day
Over the last few years, to coincide with Micro-volunteering Day, I have written posts highlighting some of the opportunities that exist for those of us who find that time, health, mobility or simply desire, are barriers to more traditional volunteering. This year’s post feels even…
Lessons for storytellers from Labour’s party political broadcast
The Labour Party’s latest party political broadcast aired last night. The documentary-style film tackles the impact of cuts in local communities and demonstrates the power of strong storytelling. Taking political views out of the equation, and watching it purely from the perspective of critiquing it,…
Digital do’s and don’ts from SMEX18
‘Amplifying our stories’ was the theme of the sixth annual Social Media Exchange (SMEX) which took place this week. SMEX is a day of masterclasses and shorter talks aimed at helping charities and non-profits to embrace digital storytelling. After a quick sing-song (something of a…