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“You can’t communicate your way out of bad policy”
Agenda co-director Becky Slack on why no amount of comms glitter can salvage poorly planned or executed policies.
5 min read
Monthly round-up
Gearing up for a busy summer
3 min read
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
5 min read
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.
4 min read
How to make a comms plan stick
You’ve spent time and money creating a spanking new comms plan. How do you encourage colleagues to adopt it? Vic Barlow, co-director of Agenda and former director of communications at the National Education Union, shares her experience and insight
9 min read
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.
6 min read
Monthly round-up
Dialling down the heat
3 min read
How the media actually works
Agenda associate Adi Bloom shares some top tips for successful PR from her 25-year career as a journalist
7 min read
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
4 min read
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Staying ahead of the curve
3 min read
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
4 min read
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Providing support across the board
4 min read
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