Reflections on four years at GCS

'Your success as communicators depends on how quickly you can move an in-house team to deliver a data-led, strategic, audience-led plan that is built for the modern media landscape' - Simon Baugh

Is it curtains for purpose?

Reconciling conflicting views on the role of corporate purpose today

In conversation with

Tabitha Aldrich-Smith, associate director, communications and engagement, Met Office

Everything, everywhere, and all at once

How do organisations cope with a new world in which influential stakeholders may be getting harder to identify? Insights from our Corporate Affairs Summit

Are crises Whack-a-mole for comms?

A new FleishmanHillard report discusses the era of compounding crises

Why sovereignty keeps comms awake

Sovereignty is currently one of the biggest issues facing US-owned businesses, particularly tech, as consumers seek to boycott American products.

The role of CCO as juggler

What does the C-suite want from comms?

Don't be afraid of activist investors

Preparation is key to prevent getting wrong-footed by activist shareholders

In conversation with Jason Groves

Meet the international director of external affairs and media relations at global professional services firm Marsh McLennan

The old guard of activism is changing

A new brand of NGOs is emerging that throws up challenges for stakeholder management

Improving diversity in communications

A new report from NHS Confederation offers practical advice to improve access, experience and outcomes for people from ethnic minority backgrounds seeking a career in communications