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Find talks, blogs, presentation notes and more from the 160 presenters at the GovComms Festival below, a part of the OECD GovAfterShock worldwide conversation.
Research
Sarah Mitchell, Founder and Director of Typeset, reveals her key findings from the 2020 State of Writing global survey.
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Don Lenihan and Rhonda Moore. Don is the President and CEO of Middle Ground...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from the science communication panel. The panel addresses the state of science communication in the...
Ashwani Singla, the Founding Managing Partner of Astrum, gives his thoughts on the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and what lessons about communication can...
Andrew Knox, Research director of pollinate defines the term 'progressives' and how governments should engage with this new demographic.
Senior Account Manager at Pollinate, Beattie Green, explores how government, the finance industry and leaders can contribute to improving our wellbeing post COVID-19.
In this presentation Morgan Owen, Research Director of Pollinate, discusses the differentiation between negative and positive messaging in government communication.
Watch the Managing Director of Accenture, Tenielle Colussi, utilise her background in organisational psychology to discuss culture and behaviour change within communications teams.
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Associate Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) Ying-Yi Chih on the evidence-based communication...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from the Group Managing Director of Edelman Australia Susan Redden Makatoa about the issue of...
In this presentation, founder and CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands, explains why governments need to eliminate the single-message strategy.
In this presentation, Professor Emerita of Psychology at Stanford University, Barbara Tversky, joins us from New York City to explain the importance of using graphics...
Analyst, facilitator, and researcher Luis Arellano joins us from Pangaea Wire Group in Mexico to discuss how open communications can improve citizens’ perception of democracy.
In this presentation, the two CEOs of Kantar’s Public Division, Australia - Kathy O’Donoghue and Ash Moore - discuss who we should and shouldn’t talk...
In this presentation, Adam Rowland from Kantar hosts a panel featuring guests with vast experience in executing mental health campaigns across Australia. The panel discusses...
Speechwriter Nicole Thomson-Pride and Professor of Neuroscience Selena Bartlett discuss the role that government communicators need to play in rehumanising communication by using insights from...
While interpersonal listening is becoming more and more appreciated, there is a large gap when it comes to how organisations or larger bodies listen as a collective. Learn how...
Dr. Helen Christensen considers the impact that community engagement practitioners and their work have on democracy and how this can be improved by acknowledging the difficulties they...
In this presentation, Anya Dua, Founder and President of the Gen Z Identity Lab, talks about the growing importance of communicating effectively with Gen Z...
Strategic planning
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Matt Fenwick, Owner and Lead Consultant at True North Content, discusses changing an organisation’s internal culture to allow greater collaboration across disciplines.
Mel Flanagan, the Creative Director of Nook Studios, gives an introduction to some of the work done at Nook Studios, as well as some of...
in this session from the GovComms festival 2020, Janine Griffiths Managing Director at Accenture explains how government can become a ‘digital first’ organisation by looking...
Brian Lee-Archer the Managing Director within the Government and Health Industry Practice at Accenture discusses the challenges that Government faces in attending to the needs...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Dr. Long Nguyen, Lecturer of Professional Communication in the School of Communication & Design...
Amanda Nagl, the Co-Founder of Unlocking Government and Kent Wyatt, the Communications Manager at the City of Tigard, Oregon, discuss the golden circle of community...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from the Strategic Communications Lead in the UK Cabinet Office, Laurian Hubbard.
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, contentgroup CEO David Pembroke sits down with Principal Advisor to Proximity, Kerri Hartland to reflect on her...
In this presentation, founder and CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands, explains why governments need to eliminate the single-message strategy.
Andrew Knox, Research director of pollinate defines the term 'progressives' and how governments should engage with this new demographic.
Senior Account Manager at Pollinate, Beattie Green, explores how government, the finance industry and leaders can contribute to improving our wellbeing post COVID-19.
In this presentation Morgan Owen, Research Director of Pollinate, discusses the differentiation between negative and positive messaging in government communication.
In this session, our panel discusses the relationship between politicians and voters, and how politicians can use communication to improve democratic norms.
In this session, CEO and founder of content group, David Pembroke, speaks with Donnie Nelson, General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, on how to build,...
Watch the Managing Director of The Monkeys (Accenture), Matthew Michael discusses the future of communications beyond 2020.
Brant Trim, Co-founder of Codifynd, talks about using the importance of the communications function and its growing role in the digital age. Technology has brought...
Rod Farrar, the Director of Paladin Risk Management, provides his expertise on how to manage risk in a communications context. This informative presentation is essential...
The Head of Society at Pollinate, Pamela Souvlis, explores the modern-day obsession with digital marketing, examining where it’s justified and where it’s not.
In this presentation we hear from Stephen Welch, the Director of Archetypical and Zora Artis, the CEO of Artis Advisory as they deliver their interactive...
In this presentation, the Director of Communications and Community Outreach at the City of Plano Texas, Shannah Hayley, talks through a case study about how...
Media, content creation & distribution
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from the President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Mandy Pearse as she...
in this session from the GovComms festival 2020, Janine Griffiths Managing Director at Accenture explains how government can become a ‘digital first’ organisation by looking...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Dr. Long Nguyen, Lecturer of Professional Communication in the School of Communication & Design...
In this presentation, we hear from Kelly Corsette, the Communications and Public Affairs Director from the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, as he talks about the...
Neryl East, Jo Scard and Simon Holt discuss the decline of regional media in Australia over the past two decades, and what this means for...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, Genevieve Jacobs and the Maureen Taylor discuss the growth of misinformation on the internet in recent years.
Dan Slee, a popular blogger on the topic of communications, explains how we can use Facebook groups to connect with our communities.
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, contentgroup CEO David Pembroke sits down with Principal Advisor to Proximity, Kerri Hartland to reflect on her...
In this presentation, founder and CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands, explains why governments need to eliminate the single-message strategy.
Andrew Knox, Research director of pollinate defines the term 'progressives' and how governments should engage with this new demographic.
In this presentation Morgan Owen, Research Director of Pollinate, discusses the differentiation between negative and positive messaging in government communication.
On this panel, the team at Accountability Lab speak about the issue of misinformation and fake news and the impact it can have on political...
In this presentation, Brian Solis, the Global Chief Evangelist for Salesforce, discusses how dramatically society has changed amidst the rise of personal computers, the internet,...
James Crawley and Brian Merrifield, co-founders of Common Ventures, present on how best to tell a compelling story in a campaign.
Watch the Managing Director of The Monkeys (Accenture), Matthew Michael discusses the future of communications beyond 2020.
In this session bought to us by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), we hear from Dana Healy and Dave Kiser on the topic of community...
In this presentation the popular Democracy Sausage Podcast joins the GovComms Festival for a very special episode on government communications.
In this presentation, Professor Emerita of Psychology at Stanford University, Barbara Tversky, joins us from New York City to explain the importance of using graphics...
In this presentation, Adam Rowland from Kantar hosts a panel featuring guests with vast experience in executing mental health campaigns across Australia. The panel discusses...
In this video, Amanda Dennett - who has vast experience in communication and digital strategy - talks about her research and findings regarding social media...
Measurement & Evaluation
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Matt Fenwick, Owner and Lead Consultant at True North Content, discusses changing an organisation’s internal culture to allow greater collaboration across disciplines.
Mel Flanagan, the Creative Director of Nook Studios, gives an introduction to some of the work done at Nook Studios, as well as some of...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from three panelists, Chris Barrrett, Barry Anderson and Katrina Macdermid about the interaction between communications...
This panel centered around addressing topics related to privacy, data and analysis. They discuss how government can ensure the integrity of its data and reduce...
Ashwani Singla, the Founding Managing Partner of Astrum, gives his thoughts on the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and what lessons about communication can...
Richard Bagnall explains how and why media measurement has become more complex with the advent of digital technologies like the internet and social media.
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from the Strategic Communications Lead in the UK Cabinet Office, Laurian Hubbard.
Senior Account Manager at Pollinate, Beattie Green, explores how government, the finance industry and leaders can contribute to improving our wellbeing post COVID-19.
In this presentation bought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), we hear from Eric Roche and Julie Steenson on the topic of storytelling...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from our three panellists on the topic of crisis communications and the history of crisis...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from the Group Managing Director of Edelman Australia Susan Redden Makatoa about the issue of...
In this presentation, founder and CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands, explains why governments need to eliminate the single-message strategy.
In this presentation, the two CEOs of Kantar’s Public Division, Australia - Kathy O’Donoghue and Ash Moore - discuss who we should and shouldn’t talk...
While interpersonal listening is becoming more and more appreciated, there is a large gap when it comes to how organisations or larger bodies listen as a collective. Learn how...
Technology
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Kerry Sheehan, the Chair of the Artificial Intelligence in PR team at the Chartered...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Dr. Long Nguyen, Lecturer of Professional Communication in the School of Communication & Design...
In this presentation, we hear from Kelly Corsette, the Communications and Public Affairs Director from the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, as he talks about the...
On this panel, the team at Accountability Lab speak about the issue of misinformation and fake news and the impact it can have on political...
In this session, our panel discusses the relationship between politicians and voters, and how politicians can use communication to improve democratic norms.
In this presentation, Brian Solis, the Global Chief Evangelist for Salesforce, discusses how dramatically society has changed amidst the rise of personal computers, the internet,...
In this presentation, CEO and Founder of contentgroup, David Pembroke, gives his opening keynote address to the inaugural GovComms Festival.
Brant Trim, Co-founder of Codifynd, talks about using the importance of the communications function and its growing role in the digital age. Technology has brought...
In this presentation, Professor Emerita of Psychology at Stanford University, Barbara Tversky, joins us from New York City to explain the importance of using graphics...
In this presentation, Director General of IP Australia, Michael Schwager, discusses a new Federal Government initiative - ‘Smart Trade Mark’ - and how it has...
Speechwriter Nicole Thomson-Pride and Professor of Neuroscience Selena Bartlett discuss the role that government communicators need to play in rehumanising communication by using insights from...
In this video, Amanda Dennett - who has vast experience in communication and digital strategy - talks about her research and findings regarding social media...
Nick Housego facilitates a conversation with Helen Bailey and Jamie Nicholls. The three talk about the advancement of innovation in crisis management for public servants...
Education & training
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In this presentation from the 2020 GovComms Festival, Clare Murrell, from Capire Consulting Group, and Max Hardy, from Max Hardy Consulting, interactively discuss deliberative democracy...
Phillip Jones, Director of Two Degrees Group, teaches us how to use soft skills so we can yield more from our communications. Phillip runs us...
In this panel from the 2020 GovComms Festival, four speaker coaches from TEDx Canberra discuss tips and tricks for making your verbal communications engaging and...
In this engaging mini-documentary case study, the Principal Consultant of Praxis Communications, Michael Parker, discusses the Equilibrium Man Challenge.
President of PA Social Francesco Di Costanzo from Italy, explains the work of PA Social in Italy. PA Social’s work includes services such as: professional...
Amanda Nagl, the Co-Founder of Unlocking Government and Kent Wyatt, the Communications Manager at the City of Tigard, Oregon, discuss the golden circle of community...
In this presentation, we hear from Kelly Corsette, the Communications and Public Affairs Director from the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, as he talks about the...
Dan Slee, a popular blogger on the topic of communications, explains how we can use Facebook groups to connect with our communities.
Senior Account Manager at Pollinate, Beattie Green, explores how government, the finance industry and leaders can contribute to improving our wellbeing post COVID-19.
In this presentation Morgan Owen, Research Director of Pollinate, discusses the differentiation between negative and positive messaging in government communication.
On this panel, the team at Accountability Lab speak about the issue of misinformation and fake news and the impact it can have on political...
In this session, CEO and founder of content group, David Pembroke, speaks with Donnie Nelson, General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, on how to build,...
In this video, Sia Papageorgiou, Former President of IABC Victoria, presents on two qualifications provided by the IABC that provide incredible benefits for a communication...
Hear from the Coordinator of City Marketing at the City of Ballarat in Australia, Lucy Ibrahim as she explores the topic of how we can...
In this presentation, we hear from the Executive Director of Strategic Communications at Queensland Health, Robert Hoge about the Queensland government’s response to the COVID-19...
In this presentation, Anthony Clark discusses some of the lessons learnt from crisis communications during the 2019-2020 Summer Bushfire season in Australia.
In this presentation bought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), we hear from Eric Roche and Julie Steenson on the topic of storytelling...
In this presentation, CEO and Founder of contentgroup, David Pembroke, gives his opening keynote address to the inaugural GovComms Festival.
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from Associate Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) Ying-Yi Chih on the evidence-based communication...
In this session from the 2020 GovComms Festival, we hear from our three panellists on the topic of crisis communications and the history of crisis...
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