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Coffee, croissants and comms. What could be a better way to start your day in #wonkcomms?
We’re very pleased to announce the first in a new series of small London-based events for the policy communications community. The first session ‘Targeting Parliament’ looks at how to reach MPs and peers given the changing party political makeup of both Houses, with particular reference to APPGs and select committees.
Tagged with: breakfast club, government, media, mps, parliament, politics, public affairs, research communications, think tanks
Posted in Events
Posted in Events
Election Fever: The Role of Think Tanks in the Election
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.
VIDEOS: Research in the digital age: wonk or comms?
Videos from last week’s event are now available. The event considered the following questions: Is there is a danger in modern think tanks that the communications tail wags the research dog? Is there value in preserving the traditional think tank publication? Should communications be seen as a means to an end or as an end in itself? And is the nature of research changing because of the rapidly changing communications environment?
EVENT: Rent-a-quote? Think tanks, media and strategy
Following our successful launch event last April, WonkComms are bringing you the third in a series of events on think tank communications. We are delighted to have a top line-up of speakers too!
Tagged with: communication, communications, media, politics, social media, strategy, think tanks, twitter
Posted in Events
Posted in Events
The death of the 00:01h embargo
Like a zombie, the ‘minute past midnight embargo’ haunts my press releases like an undead spectre. No longer fit for purpose, and yet still a ubiquitous header on the top of most attempts at proactive media relations, the phrase “Embargoed: 00:01h” is dead but not yet buried.
