Of boardrooms and politics
24 May 2012 | by Kevin Bell, Maitland Political
Politics has always mattered to business but in an age of public scrutiny it is even more vital, says Kevin Bell of Maitland Political.
Barnardo's public affairs team scored a major hit in changing the Government's approach to adoption. Puja Darbari, UK director of policy, research and media, tells Adam Hill why this was so important.
Politics has always mattered to business but in an age of public scrutiny it is even more vital, says Kevin Bell of Maitland Political.
We must spot trends and expand our expertise if we are to succeed in today's complex world, says Oliver Pauley of Portland.
The best campaigns capture the public imagination long before they tackle the Government, says Elin Twigge of PLMR.
Armed with the right tools and experience, lobbyists can be effective, ethical - and laudable, says Lionel Zetter & Charlie O'Rourke of AIMediaComms.
Public affairs advisers must navigate increasingly choppy waters to protect client reputations, says Ben Stafford of Cicero Consulting.
The rise of social media means policy-makers must arm themselves with facts, not opinion, says Andrew Escott of Cohn & Wolfe.
Getting positive results is all about ensuring that the right planning schemes are approved, says Richard Patient of Indigo Public Affairs.
Boris Johnson will need more than personality to make his second term in office a success, says Jonny Popper of London Communications Agency.
The digital agency Critical Mass has gone international with a creative offering that combines customer insight and innovation. As the London office looks to bolster its European credentials, Stuart Derrick asks what makes it different.