Category: Professional Development

  • How transparent is wearable technology within the enterprise?

    In July, I took part in a public debate at the House of Commons about ethics in PR and wearable technology. Organized by The Debating Group and sponsored by the CIPR, the debate served a highly useful purpose of bringing…

  • Be recognized for UK social media excellence in #somecomms 2014

    It’s only three months until the winners of the 2014 UK Social Media Communications Awards competition will be announced, and the deadline for entries is now upon us – Friday July 18 is the final day of the extended entry…

  • Is wearable technology an ethical nightmare for PR?

    Amongst the buzz and hype surrounding Google Glass, health and fitness monitoring wristbands, smart watches, implantable devices, talking cars  and the rest of the burgeoning field labelled ‘wearable technology,’ an important aspect is largely overlooked if not ignored. That aspect…

  • #FutureComms14 has what you’re looking for

    Just one day to go until #FutureComms14 takes place in London, on Wednesday June 18. If you’re looking for answers to questions like: Where is PR, communications and social media heading? What does your brand need to do to adapt?…

  • How high is the reboot bar for IABC?

    How high is the reboot bar for IABC?

    #88388338 / gettyimages.com Every time I hear about IABC these days, I suffer a continuing feeling of sadness. The news this past week about the professional association for communicators does little to change that feeling where that news is all…