Our ideas

Keeping the peace: Civil society comms in the face of fear and far-right mobilisation

Agenda co-director Becky Slack looks towards an uncertain summer where the far-right looms – and where hope lies in being prepared and understanding what makes people tick

Fear, food and dialogue: How compassionate curiosity can help defuse hostile situations, off- and on-line

In times of unrest, fear spreads faster than facts. At our ‘Changing hearts and minds’ event on 4 June, we heard about what happens to people when they are afraid and how this fear can be transformed into connection.

How positive emotional appeal can make counter-narratives more compelling and effective

On 4 June, some 50-odd civil society communicators and experts on public attitudes, narrative change and strategic comms came together to share ideas, test strategies and strengthen networks.

Monthly round-up

Dialling down the heat

How the media actually works

Agenda associate Adi Bloom shares some top tips for successful PR from her 25-year career as a journalist

How to shape a better future through bold and compassionate comms

On Wednesday 4 June, some 50 civil society communicators, campaigners and public affairs professionals gathered in London for Changing hearts and minds: Countering harmful narratives

Monthly round-up

Staying ahead of the curve

Crisis comms - can you keep up?

Global politics are shifting at a breathless pace, making comms planning a daunting task. But it is possible to stay ahead of the curve and nail that robust crisis comms plan, says Agenda co-director Becky Slack

Monthly round-up

Providing support across the board

Speaker announcement: Faryal Iqbal of Own Drum

Speaker announcement for Changing hearts and minds: Faryal Iqbal, founder, Own Drum

Speaker announcement: Steve Ballinger of British Future

Speaker announcement for Changing hearts and minds: Steve Ballinger, communications director, British Future

Monthly round-up

Taking centre stage