Behind the Scenes of the Olympic Dream
If there are two things we Aussies love, it’s sport and an underdog, and it’s no doubt the Olympic Games deliver the best of both.
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With Great Data Comes Great Graphing Responsibility
Earlier this year we learned that using the right graph is instrumental to communicating why your data matters. Let’s explore new possibilities in the world of data visualisation with four new types of graphs.
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The Matildas’ Playbook: Scoring Big in Public Engagement and Social Media
Many may believe the Matildas are an overnight success story, but there is much going on behind the scenes that as communicators, we can learn from. So, what are those lessons in communication?
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What your graph says about you(r data)
How can you compel your audience to appreciate the value of your values? This is where graphic design can come to the rescue. You ought to visualise that data! Before you start, make sure you use the right tool to communicate to your audience.
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A Swift Guide to Tayloring your Communications and Marketing
How has Taylor become global phenomenon, reaching unprecedented levels of stardom? Here we break down some of the marketing and communication strategies she has adopted – intentionally or not – to reach universal popularity.
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The psychology of colour
Studies show that 62-90% of people make assessments based on colours alone. I provide a general guide for colour in marketing that shows worldwide associations, famous logos, common places you may see the colour used and my personal recommendations for each.
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We’re back
2024. It will be a huge year in government and public sector communication. There are at least 64 elections heading our way across the globe in 2024. That, my friends, is a lot of content.
What Taylor Swift can teach you about attracting attention
Taylor Swift is braining it. Sold out shows all over the world, a huge opening weekend for her movie, chart topping music, and an NFL sweetheart. She has it all and has achieved it through a mastery of confidence, courage, and connection.
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9 tips for starting and sustaining a successful podcast in 2023
Over the last few years, podcasts have become a popular type of content, and medium of communication. In 2022, 90% of the Australian population was familiar with podcasts and the average Australian listened to about 5 shows in a week.
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Webinars: the future of communications?
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, content consumers hold more power than ever before in deciding how, when, and where they engage with information. As modern communicators,
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Building your content career in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the elephant in the room in any discussion about content creation currently. To put it in context, ChatGPT is the fastest
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Mind your (security) risks in AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform the work of communication professionals in government. It’s a matter of, if not when. But it is a minefield that
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How government communicators could leverage AI in crisis communication
Government communicators play a crucial role in managing crises and issues that may arise. Dealing with emergencies can be challenging, especially as they can impact
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How government communicators could leverage AI to achieve their objectives
What if you could write the first draft of your next communication strategy in under five minutes? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming more practical
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Stop readers in their tracks
Having worked in the public sector for 11 years, I have read a lot. As a web publisher, I read policy, reports, articles and media
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Continuously improving communication strategies
Continuous improvement is a concept that drives me. I’m fascinated with innovation and finding ways to continuously improve outcomes. Strong communication strategies include the Five
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Need the best shots of a world event? Ask the Prime Minister to film it.
Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies had a great seat at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, in Westminster Abbey. Menzies was known for
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Empower your communications team to build horses, not camels
“A camel is a horse designed/planned by a committee”. That phrase, of unknown authorship, became popular in 1950s and it still resonates. At its heart
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Building high-performing and future-proof Public Communicators
This month I’m going back to the very deep well that is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) report on public sector communication.
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Future-Proofing Government Communications
Over the Easter break, in amongst spending quality time with the kids and eating too much chocolate, I managed to pick up and read a
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