11 Dec 2009
| by Paul Richards
For several years after the Conservatives' 1997 election campaign, John Major's former communications chief Charles Lewington had the artwork for the 'demon eyes' ad campaign on his office wall.
10 Dec 2009
| by Neil Martinson
Something is changing in advertising. The old one-way model of TV and posters with the creatives seeking the perfect 30 second and 48 sheet ad is in decline.
02 Dec 2009
| by Tina Sutherland
For believers out there, Santa's arrival is imminent. Recession will not dampen his spirits. In towns, cities and villages we hear sleigh bells tinkling and choirs sweetly singing against a shimmering backdrop of twinkling lights. The festivities seem bigger and brighter than ever, carrying exciting...
27 Nov 2009
| by Alex Aiken
An important act of parliament, with huge implications for communication teams became law this month. The grandly titled "Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act" might even count as a new bill of rights for councils and the citizens they serve.
19 Nov 2009
| by Luke Blair
No matter how hard you try to sell something, sometimes it just won't shift. This came to mind as I packed up a jumble sale stall last weekend.
11 Nov 2009
| by Laura Oliphant
As a PR professional, do you feel truly confident that you know just who your public is and, therefore, how to reach them?
Unlike a train or a bridge, it is hard to put together a business case for a weapon. How do you quantify something financially on the basis of how good it is at killing people?
At the time of writing, a public backlash was building against The Sun over the newspaper's treatment of exchanges between Gordon Brown and bereaved mother Jacqui Janes.
Politicians cannot help trying to spin their way out of the expenses scandal.
14 Oct 2009
| by Ian Monk
Does the BBC believe in freedom of speech?