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Time to speed up spin’s decline

Events of the past week highlight the failings of the government’s comms handling. There is a better way.

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Ben Lowndes Government, Journalism, Public relations 3 Comments 02/06/202014/11/2020 5 Minutes

Why the public shouldn’t hate ‘comms’: an open letter to Matthew Parris

Matthew Parris wrote on Saturday that people ‘hate comms’ and slick presentation. This is my response to that comment.

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Ben Lowndes Government, Public relations 17/07/202227/09/2022 2 Minutes

Post-truth mindset must leave government with Truss

Liz Truss on the podium at a press conferene on 14 October 2022

Liz Truss will surely soon be out of office. Here’s hoping the culture of spin and evasion that hangs around her government leaves with her.

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Ben Lowndes Government, Journalism, Public relations 16/10/202217/10/2022 4 Minutes

Royal reflections show doing what’s right beats doing what looks right

People gather at the funeral procession at the roadside with soldiers at either side of the Queen's coffin

Last week’s events provided an opportunity for reflection. They also offer hope for the future, despite the challenges ahead.

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Ben Lowndes Government, Public relations 20/09/202227/09/2022 3 Minutes

Building trust is tough: dumping spin will help

Writing on a white wall

I’ve been thinking about a meeting I covered as a young reporter, which has stayed with me for years since.

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Ben Lowndes Places, Public relations 1 Comment 17/03/201914/11/2020 4 Minutes

New developments in place and PR for 2023

Predicting developments in place and PR: a crystal ball set against a dark, urban backdrop

This post covers trends in place-making and public relations.. Whatever happens, strategy, culture and good comms will matter in 2023.

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Ben Lowndes Government, Places, Public relations 22/01/202322/01/2023 6 Minutes

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