Over the weekend, social media platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) reminded me that I joined and created my profile on there 15 years ago. It prompted me to ponder and run through the impact Twitter has had on my work life and the wider ripples it’s caused within society and the media landscape. Twitter/X … Continue reading
I was recently in discussion with a colleague about the quality of handover briefings I’ve experienced over the years. This was in response to an instance he was describing where an organisation had to recall someone who had recently retired, to help their former department regain its efficiency and performance, which had dwindled under the … Continue reading
The Tremeloes famously reached the top of the UK single charts with ‘Silence is Golden’ back in 1967, and as any experienced communications professional will tell you that sometimes keeping a dignified silence is the best stance to take and not immediately react or directly respond to an antagonistic voice, especially within a public forum. … Continue reading
This week is Social Media Week, an initiative being celebrated worldwide with a whole host of events happening from San Francisco to Hong Kong. This occurs twice a year, and in February London participates, hosting up to nearly 150 events organised by marketing agencies, social media specialists, event companies, and interested parties. Increasingly sponsored by … Continue reading
Mark Batchelor 