Powerful Communication Podcast

Colin had a healthy debate with some PR professionals and radio friends this week about the use of embargoes.

In short: they have their place, but with a few exceptions, journalists are under no obligation to adhere to them. They will if you've built a strong, mutually beneficial relationship with them that they can't afford to compromise.

Jesus said 'don't let the left hand know what the right hand is doing'.

The Spice Girls stuck a hashtag on some t-shirts and then the Guardian investigated the conditions faced by the people producing those t-shirts.

Jesus said 'don't let the left hand know what the right hand is doing'.

The Spice Girls stuck a hashtag on some t-shirts and then the Guardian investigated the conditions faced by the people producing those t-shirts.

Drones are causing problems at airports and beauty spots around the country.

What should be done? Colin Kelly has a suggestion.

Drones are causing problems at airports and beauty spots around the country.

What should be done? Colin Kelly has a suggestion.

A topic of much debate in the industry. Here, Colin Kelly discusses a very simple piece of evidence which suggests PR is NOT a profession, and outlines how this could be tackled.

A topic of much debate in the industry. Here, Colin Kelly discusses a very simple piece of evidence which suggests PR is NOT a profession, and outlines how this could be tackled.

In this episode I introduce you to the system you will follow if you're attempting to learn something new.

For example, say you are a PR or comms professional looking to improve the way you deal with the media.

This episode also includes a look at a piece of social media which suggests the BBC might not be a great place to work. 

In this episode I introduce you to the system you will follow if you're attempting to learn something new.

For example, say you are a PR or comms professional looking to improve the way you deal with the media.

This episode also includes a look at a piece of social media which suggests the BBC might not be a great place to work. 

'After The Screaming Stops' is a film, produced by James Corden's production company that follow Matt and Luke Goss, of the band Bros.

You can watch the film on Amazon, Google Play and iTunes (among others) and it's also on BBC 4 during the Christmas and New Year break.

In this episode of the podcast, I share some thoughts having watched the film and there are some relevant themes for us all to consider.