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The wonkcomms crystal ball: Five things 2015 will bring for think tank communications

Posted on January 5, 2015 by leonora — 5 Comments

This time last year Nick, Richard and I recapped over the year in wonkcomms, looking back at thirteen tools think tank communicators used to promote and publicise their work. I was struck by the sheer diversity and creativity of the…

Election Fever: The Role of Think Tanks in the Election

Posted on December 12, 2014 by centreforcities — 4 Comments

On Wednesday 26 November, we were fortunate to host a WonkComms event at our Southbank offices, bringing together a panel of hacks, wonks and wonkcomm-ers, to discuss the role of think tanks in the upcoming General Election.

LIVE EVENT – Election Fever: how can think tanks make the most of the UK General Election

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Nick Scott — Leave a comment

With just 6 months until polling day, the next election looms large on the horizon. Think tanks can’t ignore it and business-as-usual for research led organisations seems impossible in such a politically charged atmosphere. What should we do? What are we allowed to do (particularly in light of the Lobbying Act)? And how can Comms teams help their Wonks to get it done?