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Public sector comms can often get a bad rap… think potholes and bin collections! Yet comms teams are challenged every day to ensure they are...

Forfront and e-shot have once again been named in the Tech200, marking our second consecutive year in the prestigious list of the UK’s...

Local elections suffer without direct contact. During campaigns, crucial information doesn’t reach the right people, confusion grows, and turnout...

What the data from 300 million public sector emails sent last year shows us (and what it doesn’t) This report summarises the 2025 performance over...

In the ever-crowded world of public sector communications, facts alone aren’t enough to capture attention—especially when you’re competing with the...

In an age where digital communications are central to citizen engagement, government communications teams face increasing scrutiny, not just over...

Firefighting isn’t a typical job, so the application process isn’t typical either. It’s not about writing a CV or filling in forms.There are...

Autumn 2014.11 years ago. Yes, really.Taylor Swift had just released the 1989 album that was about to launch her into galactic mega-stardom....

In an age of instant news, social media saturation, and growing public scepticism, trust is the most valuable currency a local authority can hold....

If you're a communications professional working in or with a UK local authority, you might think the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has...

If you're responsible for communications in a local authority or other public sector organisation, you already know that email newsletters are...

The media estate - Why build an owned audienceIn today’s digital-first world, public sector organisations must reach and engage diverse communities...

Public sector communicators are often tasked with achieving big outcomes on tight budgets—whether that’s helping people stop smoking, increasing...

Pop-ups have come a long way from their clickbait origins. When used with intention and purpose, they can play a vital role in helping public...

A campaign to encourage people to work for their local councils. If you already work for a council or a partner organisation, you can take part in...

In the recent Apple Event, new details came to light about what to expect in iOS 18.  In this blog we will cover some of the key changes and how...

The Department for Education and Department for Health and Social Care's Start for Life ‘Little Moments Together’ campaign aims to educate...

This campaign increases knowledge of the signs of a stroke and encourages people to dial 999 immediately in response to any sign – even if it...

For our first guest post of 2025 I am delighted to share this from Georgia Turner. A Chart. PR consultant with 25 years experience motivating,...

Local authority communications teams are poised to navigate one of the most transformative years in decades. As the Government's white paper...