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New audio trail tells an oral history on the streets of Old Trafford
A spoken history of Old Trafford has been shared across its streets in an audio trail of stories to look for, find and listen to. The OT Audio Trail is
Darlington support workers named ‘Covid Heroes’ at Great British Care Awards
A team of Darlington support workers have been named Social Care Covid Heroes at the Great British Care Awards. The Darlington Rapid Response team, who support people in their own
Warrington charity boss wins ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award after 30 years in social care
A Warrington charity boss has been named the winner of the Outstanding Contribution award at the Great British Care Awards in Greater Manchester. Phil Orton is the chief people officer
Accrington care worker wins Great British Care Award
A care worker from Accrington has been named Frontline Leader of the Year at the Great British Care Awards. Corinne Riley, a team leader for the adult health and social
Research articles
COP29 begins: Key topics on the agenda and notable absences
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: COP29 begins: Key topics on the agenda and notable absences All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Ten recommendations to boost the EU’s international presence
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Ten recommendations to boost the EU’s international presence, by Monika Sus (Hertie School), Cornelius Adebahr (Carnegie Europe Foundation), and the EsadeGeo director
HR managers must adapt to millennials’ values to reduce turnover
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: HR managers must adapt to millennials’ values to reduce turnover, by Rita Rueff. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Focusing on risks or rewards? How rankings affect reputation-based choices
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Focusing on risks or rewards? How rankings affect reputation-based choices, by François Collet. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Features
Go back to nature to reduce city heat
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: Go back to nature to reduce city heat. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Drought, greenwashing and the economy: What’s the solution?
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: Drought, greenwashing and the economy: What’s the solution?. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Why in Prince Harry, the Mail’s publishers have finally met their match
As Prince Harry continues his court battle with the British media, Associated Newspapers awaits the result of its own case. The Duke of Sussex’s action against the publisher of the
Omattie Madray, MD of Guyana’s ChildLinK, explains how Blue Umbrella Day protects boys
Omattie Madray is the managing director of ChildLinK, Guyana, and founding member of the Family For Every Child global alliance. In this piece for Devex, Omattie explains how a multistakeholder
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Making Space third national awards celebrate successes
Jump to the bottom of the page for a sample of press coverage. National health and social care charity Making Space has held its third annual Colleague Awards, with trophies
Making Space named employer of the year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
Adult health and social care charity Making Space has been named the Employer/Workplace of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2024. The awards are organised
New free guide released: branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
Three Housing With Care Awards for Making Space
Congratulations to Making Space for winning three Housing With Care Awards! All five nominees reached the final, which was held at London’s Hilton Bankside Hotel, with three going home with
Press releases
Kendal care manager wins national leadership award
A team leader at supported living services in Kendal has been recognised for her “contagious passion for caregiving” with a national award. Joanne McMillan, who is from Morecambe and manages
Ellesmere Port care manager wins national leadership award
The manager of an Ellesmere Port residential service has been recognised with a national award for her “tireless dedication” to people living with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Dreena
Warrington’s Ashwood Court wins national award for work with residents
A Warrington residential service that supports people living with mental health conditions has been recognised for its excellent care with a national award. Colleagues and residents at Ashwood Court, in
Are these the four best bands in Tameside and Oldham?
This Tameside arts centre thinks so A brand new band night in Mossley will showcase the very best of local talent. On Saturday 22 June, The Vale will host the
Client case studies
Case study | ADEMU (A Dynamic Economic and Monetary Union)
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL | PUBLICATIONS | VIDEO | WEB CONTENT
Case study | EconPol Europe
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | PR CAMPAIGNS | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | SOCIAL MEDIA | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL |
Case study | Go! magazine for Travel South Yorkshire
Organisation type PUBLIC TRANSPORT Sectors TRANSPORT Services WRITING | CONSUMER MAGAZINES | ORIGINAL FEATURES | INTERVIEWS & REAL LIFE Go! magazine was produced by Travel South Yorkshire and South Yorkshire
Case study | Sara Teiger PR
Organisation type Freelance PR Sectors Arts | charity | education | sme Services award nominations | CASE STUDIES | FEATURES | GHOSTWRITING | REAL LIFE | marketing material | THOUGHT
Guides
Branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
How to turn your communications plan into action
For your communications strategy to be a success, you need to connect outcomes with actions, assign individual responsibility and link everything to your overall goals Your communications strategy is the
Applying for research funding? Here’s what to include in your communications plan
From the preparation of your proposal to disseminating final results, your communications activity should follow a clear strategy that supports the goals of your project Whatever your line of research
Start with a strategy
Whether it’s at an organisational level or for a specific campaign, your communications strategy defines expectations and outcomes and the roles people play in achieving them. Here are the basics
