Author: Neville Hobson
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Cyberattack: The lack of serious intent for the NHS is not a role model
One of the lingering impressions I have of the NHS is of an organization that’s cornered the market in laser-printer labels. That’s not to criticise or belittle an incredible public service in the UK that, in my experience, offers outstanding…
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How to play your part in fighting fake news
One of the scourges of modern connected times is the rise of so-called fake news, a phenomenon that’s invasive and pervasive and a driver of distrust about what you read, see and hear online as well as fear, uncertainty and…
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Call for entries for UK Social Media Communications Awards 2017
For seven successive years, the UK Social Media Communications Awards contest (hashtag: #somecomms) has been a benchmark of good and best practices in the roles and uses of social media in organisational communication. This week, organisers Don’t Panic Events announced…
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Artificial intelligence survey finds UK public broadly optimistic
Support for ‘machine learning’ depended on what it would be used for, with mass unemployment among main fears
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For Immediate Release 84: the ‘limited return engagement’ episode
Recording episode 84 of the For Immediate Release podcast with Shel Holtz yesterday evening was like stepping into a new – but, at the same time, familiar – room to start a friendly conversation. It was The Hobson and Holtz…