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How to overcome your social media challenges in the housing industry
The challenges of social media in housing comms
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Last week, I attended the Comms Creatives Strategise Your Social Media - the online conference for housing comms pros. I’ve been enjoying my Social Media Expert course with Comms Creatives, however it was great to listen to a range of...
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Autumn Statement 2023 headlines for housing comms
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There was much fanfare in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement yesterday (22 November) on tax cuts to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis and boost business investment and growth. But what were the Autumn Statement 2023 headlines for housing comms? As promised,...
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Key Autumn 2023 dates for housing comms diaries
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Remember, remember it’s almost November! If that thought sends a shiver down your spine (nothing to do with Halloween!) then we are here to help. There is plenty to come for the housing sector in the rest of the year,...
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Three social media tips for housing comms pros
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I’ve really enjoyed the Comms Creative Social Media Expert course so far. It’s been a great opportunity for me to gain a better understand of social media under the influence of the knowledgeable Helen Reynolds. I’m eager to be able...
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See Media and Housing 21 shortlisted for best not-for-profit campaign
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Having previously scooped gold in 2021 and 2022, we have once again been shortlisted for best Not-for-profit Campaign at the PRide Midland Awards!
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Reflections on Housing 2023
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Those of you across the sector will more than likely know that Housing 2023 took place in Manchester last week. As a team, we split ourselves across the three days of the annual conference to catch up on hot topics...
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Let's have a conversation | See Media | Housing comms
Let’s have a conversation
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In my last blog I talked about the language used to portray social housing residents, particularly in the media, and the stigmatisation that it can cause and perpetuate.    Now I’m turning my attention to the language that is used...
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Update: Fundraising run for Revitalise
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I never thought I would say this, but I actually enjoyed yesterday’s 15-mile fundraising run for Revitalise. The running through the wind, hail and, yes, occasional sunshine around the stunning Balmoral Castle Estate with two old school friends made for...
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Male runner in running vest on sunny day competing in a 10km race at Balmoral Castle in 2022
Fundraising for Revitalise
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I am writing this on a sore Sunday morning, after completing my longest training run to date as part of See Media's fundraising for Revitalise. I am preparing to compete in the 15-mile Run Balmoral event on 23 April (also...
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Jog on jargon: four new suggestions!
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Thank you so much to everyone who has gotten involved in our Jog on Jargon campaign in the past few weeks. I am delighted to say that we have four new examples to politely ask to jog on. Unit First...
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