Innovation
Google’s Veo 3 generates realistic videos from simple text prompts – with sound, dialogue, and cinematic quality – that can mimic news reports and voices in multiple languages with stunning accuracy. A creative leap, or a deepfake disaster waiting to happen?
Communication
Marks and Spencer’s month-long cyber crisis is now less about systems and more about communication, and how it can make or break reputation. With media scrutiny high and brand trust wavering, this post explores why communication has become a critical risk.
Communication
The Vatican’s continued investment in social media for Pope Leo XIV signals a smart strategic move to stay visible, credible, and relevant in a digitally connected world – and raises the question of how far this engagement could evolve across emerging platforms.
Artificial Intelligence
AI tools are trained on English, but not the kind most people speak. This post explores how generative AI reinforces American norms, often at the expense of global linguistic diversity. So, whose English is it really speaking?
Public Relations
Washington PR veteran Phil Elwood joins David Yelland on the BBC's 'When It Hits The Fan' podcast to explore how public relations has "infected" politics and media. Witty and unsettling in equal measure, it’s a sharp look at spin, truth, and the power behind the curtain.
Communication
In a profession where announcing client wins is still often the norm, I've found greater value in discretion. Inspired by a recent post from Nina Sawetz, I explore why a lower-key approach can build stronger, more authentic and trusting relationships.
Public Relations
Traditional PR is under fire again. From "go direct" strategies to "perception warfare," communicators face a new reality: adapt, lead narratives, or be left behind. A reflection on the shifting ground in PR and reputation management.
Communication
During my early-morning catch-up with LinkedIn, I saw a striking image Zora Artis shared that stopped me mid-scroll. It was a stylised exchange with ChatGPT answering the question: "What is a warning you'd like to share with all humans?" The reply: "Don't outsource
Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT’s new memory feature changes how we interact with AI. For communicators, it raises urgent questions about personalisation, privacy, and trust. This post explores the implications for our work, our organisations, and the future of digital engagement.
Communication
English may be a shared language between the UK and US, but differences in spelling, usage and pronunciation are growing – especially with global influence. Are we heading toward a homogenised 'International English'?
Blogging
For years, search engine optimisation (SEO) was a key consideration in my approach to blogging. Like many people, I optimised WordPress with metadata, lightweight themes, and SEO plugins. But as I transition from self-hosted WordPress to hosted Ghost, I find myself questioning how much SEO really matters to me now.
Communication
Recently, I found myself wading through a dense 50-page PDF report. The convoluted text, lengthy paragraphs, lack of meaningful visuals, and unclear messaging turned what could have been a straightforward read into a real headache. Even ChatGPT struggled when I asked it to summarise the report. It struck me how