Blogs & Interviews

Insightful content for communications and digital experts
Lucy Denton on strategic thinking and emotional intelligence

Lucy Denton on strategic thinking and emotional intelligence

Lucy Denton, director of comms for the Gambling Commission, shares with us her views on the essential skills for comms success and the importance of impact over outputs.
George Emery on hybrid work and creative risks

George Emery on hybrid work and creative risks

George Emery, digital content and comms manager at the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, joins us to share his take on the future of comms and essential skills for success.
Nick Thompson on commitment and versatility

Nick Thompson on commitment and versatility

Nick Thompson, head of communications for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, shares insights from his long experience in the industry.
Mark Webb on creativity, flexibility and fluency

Mark Webb on creativity, flexibility and fluency

Mark Webb, head of comms for Shift.ms, joins us to chat about some irreplaceable skills an effective communicator must have.
Melissa Ittoo on conversations, internal and external

Melissa Ittoo on conversations, internal and external

Melissa Ittoo, digital communications manager at the Institute for Government, shares with us her journey in comms. During her time in journalism and comms, she's leaned into the importance of listening to internal voices and external readers. Read on for more
Lewis Edwards on how listening has never been more important

Lewis Edwards on how listening has never been more important

Lewis Edwards, communications specialist at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, joins us to chat about the importance of soliciting feedback both internally and externally. There's no other way to ensure your communications are as impactful as possible.
Alana Genge on creativity and 'juggling' in comms

Alana Genge on creativity and 'juggling' in comms

Alana Genge, communications manager at Health in Mind, shares her journey from finding herself in a comms internship to masterfully juggling tasks as a manager.
Laura Tennant on the ins-and-outs of content design

Laura Tennant on the ins-and-outs of content design

Why did you choose to pursue a role in content design? For example, has it always been your passion or was it pure happenstance?
Lauren Fuery on comms as the conscience of the organisation

Lauren Fuery on comms as the conscience of the organisation

Why did you choose to pursue a role in communications? For example, has it always been your passion or was it pure happenstance?
Nichola Taylor on what's needed, what's wanted, and managing expectations

Nichola Taylor on what's needed, what's wanted, and managing expectations

Why did you choose to pursue a role in communications? For example, has it always been your passion or was it pure happenstance?