Tips for better smart phone videos
Webcams are great for videoconferences, but if you want to make a presentation or livestream from your desk look better, you can use your phone. […]
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Communication cues for dispersed crews
Last thursday, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced that, due to the Covid-19 crisis, Australian Public Service departments will be making the shift to working from
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5 Tips for Working Remotely
In our current climate the interest in and demand to work remotely has increased. We see our home as a place for relaxation and rest,
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England rugby coach – and contentgroup ambassador – Eddie Jones on trust, culture and performance
At the start of 2020, England rugby coach and contentgroup ambassador Eddie Jones visited Canberra to raise funds for the ACT Rural Fire Service. Along
Watching videos with the sound off
If you are publishing videos on social media without captions, you may be missing out on reaching a big part of your audience. Captions are
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What case studies can do for your communication strategy
As communicators, both in the private and public sectors alike, we’re always looking for new ways to demonstrate the value of our work. Whether a
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The Ultimate 10 Step Content Creation Checklist for Government Communications
Your website is one of the first places people will look for information about your government department or agency. It represents who you are, what
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How many communicators does it take to do an audit?
No—it’s not a joke. Our profession is renowned for it’s lack of mathematical ability but we can count to two. That’s how many it takes
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The three O’s that will make your campaigns and programs the best they can be
We need to talk about measurement and evaluation. Most of us usually tune out when it’s brought up. People find measurement and evaluation too expensive,
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Write less, say more: the plain English guide for Government communicators
As a Government communicator, it’s important to get your message across simply and clearly. The best way to do this is by using plain English.
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Posts are up, engagement is down: The reality of Facebook for business
User engagement on Facebook dropped more than 50% while the number of posts have increased 24% (an extra 20,000 per day), in the last 18
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Making space for creativity – five tips you can implement today
How to make space for creativity – five tips you can implement today When things are moving at pace, it’s all too easy to forget
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Training forms a key part of organisational capability; how to build it into your team
Capability helps your team respond to rapid change or approach tasks outside of their skillset. And as seen within government communication, the biggest change in
5 Steps to integrate powerful storytelling into your communications strategy
‘Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.’ ~ Robert McKee Government Communication is no longer just about sharing programs,
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How to create your customer empathy map
You may have heard the term ‘customer empathy map’ and thought it was simply marketing jargon or private sector speak. And that’s understandable because it’s
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The definitive guide to creative writing: how to create compelling content
Creative writing can be a powerful tool for communication. Think about what content you remember best; is it an article full of dry facts? Or
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Social Media & Government: How to manage it successfully
With over two-thirds of Australians checking social media daily, it’s no secret that social media is an important tool for the government to connect with
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GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act 1988: Key Differences
In May 2018 the European Union (EU) introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a law that outlines how personal data can be accessed and
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Merging your social channels 101
We’re facing a big problem in government communications, and it’s because our governments, Federal, state and local, have bloated websites and multiple social media platforms.
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Preparing for effective measurement and evaluation
“Do measurement, would you! Measure! Just measure already!!” your boss cries. “I need effective measurement and evaluation now!!?” Shudder shudder. One of the most feared
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