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Episode 1: The healing properties of a good brew


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Good news

In the first ever episode, Ben and Janine discuss the joys of socially distanced brews and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups. They also highlight the great work of Halifax-based media company, CP Media, who have pledged to display children’s artwork in bus stops across Yorkshire to show support for key workers.

Good views

Ben and Janine look at the Government’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak and discuss the importance of Plain English, particularly in crisis communications. They also talk about ‘that’ podium banner and the possible reasons for the changing graphics.

Lockdown lessons

Janine shares what it’s like to live without a kitchen in lockdown. Hint: it’s not fun - but safety comes first.

Links

•Hebden Bridge street organises 'social distance cuppa' for lonely neighbour
•Call for children’s artwork from Halifax media company
•Social distancing advice: Keep at least one Stephen Merchant apart

Bloopers

It’s episode one - there were bound to be some bloopers, right?

•Factual evidence about corona – Janine says the Government are advertising where you can find ‘factual evidence’ about Covid-19. She actually meant ‘factual information’.
•Got passed an absolute hospital ball – Ben says this unusual phrase when talking about Rishi Sunak’s position as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Apparently, this translates to ‘it’s a difficult job to do’.

About the hosts

Ben Ormsby is the Yorkshire Editor of TheBusinessDesk.com and a PR practitioner with over 10 years’ experience in both agency and client-side roles. Janine Radcliffe is a communications and marketing specialist and now runs her own business called Radwood Communications. They met each other a number of years ago when they were both working in-house for a large public sector organisation and, despite each going their separate ways, they have remained good friends. Now, they speak once a week and record their ramblings for your listening pleasure.

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