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Sellafield storyteller turns whistleblower: “toxic materials and toxic culture”

Stephen Waddington

He spent 13 years as a senior communications manager at Sellafield leaving to join a charity in January 2021. I had ignored the senior human relations leader who agreed we could sponsor a local Pride event so long as “we didn’t let them make a song and dance about it”. That practitioner was Karl Connor.

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Navigating the Travel Landscape: 2024 Trends and Transformations

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Enjoying the local experience: Modern travelers seek more than just an escape from routine; they crave authenticity. In 2024, travelers desire a genuine connection with the places they visit, seeking locally sourced food, drinks, products, and experiences to truly immerse themselves in a destination’s essence.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Webinars, podcasts, online conferences and other digital format events have a tremendous reach and we expect them to continue to be important well beyond 2021.

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Setting the right earned media objectives for your brand

Onclusive

Historically, communicators have been focused on storytelling, media relations, crisis communications and other obvious aspects of the PR craft. For example, a boutique hotel would want to focus on the local market instead of striving to achieve global coverage. Ragan Communications, Communications Benchmark Report 2021.

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Corporate communication function shifts from cost centre to value creator

Stephen Waddington

Its role in listening and engaging stakeholders, from employees to customers, and from suppliers to local and national government, was critical in managing this rapid period of intense change. Survey demographics Edelman surveyed 250 senior communication leaders during December 2020 and February 2021.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

Reuben Sinclair was among several recruiters that reported increasing demand talent in January 2021. Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. Practitioners have been at the forefront of helping organisations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“A Lightbulb Moment”: Inside the Content Program That Helped Marriott Weather the Pandemic

Contently - Strategy

Today, Traveler spans 87 local editions across the globe. “We pivoted our storytelling to focus on armchair travel,” explained Robin Bennefield, Marriott International’s editorial director of Marriott creative and content marketing. . ” Local travel for a global audience.

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