Blogs & Interviews

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Jamie Cant on juggling projects, understanding your service, and simple hard work

Jamie Cant on juggling projects, understanding your service, and simple hard work

Read our interview with Marketing Manager Jamie Cant for his take on how communications jobs are often a matter of efficiently juggling disparate projects.
Ellen Attwood on always listening to the data — always!

Ellen Attwood on always listening to the data — always!

Freelancer Ellen Attwood shares her thoughts on modern comms and listening to the data, from a slightly different perspective than our other interviewees.
Rebecca Johnston on being multitalented and disciplined in a comms role

Rebecca Johnston on being multitalented and disciplined in a comms role

Rebecca Johnston, sexual violence communication and engagement manager, joins us for a chat about the numerous skills you might pick up in a comms career.
Suzanne Halls on the importance of being passionate in your communications career, thinking big, and working hard to make it happen

Suzanne Halls on the importance of being passionate in your communications career, thinking big, and working hard to make it happen

Suzanne Halls, head of communications and public affairs for the Office for Statistics Regulation, shares thoughtful advice on the personal outlook necessary for success in comms.
Brian Runciman on thinking on your feet and asking the right questions

Brian Runciman on thinking on your feet and asking the right questions

Brian Runciman, head of content and insight, writes about how the right roles find the right people, researching thoroughly, and not being afraid to 'borrow' a good idea.
Dominic Head on upskilling and always watching the analytics

Dominic Head on upskilling and always watching the analytics

Dominic Head, digital and marketing officer for Historic Houses, shares some practical advice for the aspiring comms professional.
Jamie Body on university communications and being a 'yes' person

Jamie Body on university communications and being a 'yes' person

Jamie Body, digital content manager for Rose Bruford College, chats with us about comms life in a university.
Ruth Stokes on using data to know your audience and tackling unconscious assumptions

Ruth Stokes on using data to know your audience and tackling unconscious assumptions

Ruth Stokes, content designer for Action for Children, joins us to talk about making data-driven decisions and figuring out what you care about over the course of your career.