Harnessing the power of commercial radio for news stories
Commercial radio is the most popular it's ever been - this is why you should consider using it to land stories with the general public, especially those who tend to be traditionally disengaged with the news
Sharing is caring: Focusing on making sharable social content
How we need to think about social media is changing. Twitter and Instagram explain why creators should be focusing on making sharable posts and content to boost visibility and reach
Should my organisation leave Twitter/X – or stay on there?
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Recent events on Twitter and actions by Elon Musk have left some companies considering quitting X - but here's what you should think about before making a decision on whether to do so or not
Lessons from the Labour government on presenting new leaders on social
Civil servants are more used to publicising their new bosses than businesses with their executives - here's what we can learn on how to successfully land your new CEO on social media from the first seven days of this Labour government
Why the General Election shows Twitter/X still matters for news
There's been a lot of talk about TikTok and the power of…
How to stop Facebook and Instagram using your posts for AI
If you're a content creator, or just an ordinary user with personal pictures, this is how to opt out of Facebook and Insta using your posts for AI training.
Why the Conservatives and Labour are using TikTok differently
It's a tale of two TikTok approaches with the Tories and Labour, with different aims and target audiences. I explain the electioneering ideas behind their videos.
Google cracks down on affiliate marketing and voucher code pages
Google's core algorithmic changes have had a jaw-dropping impact on some big publishers that use affiliate marketing and voucher code pages. But the benefit will likely be seen by users.
Logan Paul’s perfect rebuttal of Prime ‘forever chemicals’ claim
Why Logan Paul's rebuttal of serious allegations about his drink Prime Hydration containing illegally high levels of chemicals was so clever.
Ofcom Podcast Survey 2024 provides great audience insights
Ofcom's 2024 podcast survey provides a really interesting insight into the people who are listening to podcasts - and what you should do if you have your own show.
Calls to pivot to video (again) – but why it may not be right for you
With Facebook and LinkedIn investing in vertical video players, you may feel the urge to make more videos, and imitate popular styles, like MrBeast. But it may not be right for you - learn why.
How news publishers can compete with the threat of AI
We know the threat of AI to news publishers - but media consultant Ian Betteridge shows that the solutions are not impossible to achieve.
Ofcom admits it’s hard to regulate news on social media
The communications watchdog has revealed how it's done trials to improve the range and quality of news in people's social feeds - but it's not worked. But the BBC and others are fighting back.
TikTok ban ‘more about geopolitics than cyber security’ – ex-GCHQ cyber chief
Ciaran Martin, the former head of cyber at GCHQ and chief at the National Cyber Security Centre says the US TikTok ban row "is mostly an issue both about geopolitics, and influence and control over the Internet" - read what you should do about using the app.
Be careful! LinkedIn ‘rewrite with AI’ feature uses your expertise for free
Be aware if you use LinkedIn's 'rewrite with AI' feature or add to their collaborative articles - you're giving your expertise for free.
LinkedIn share algorithm tips on the best way to get engagement on posts
LinkedIn has shared some really useful tips about its algorithm that could help your posts get better engagement. Here are three important, but really easy things, to know.
The key takeaways from the Charlesbye report into UK news habits
Learn why the media environment is so fragmented - but TV is still the most trusted medium. And why a sophisticated audience segmentation approach is now needed.
Working with influencers: why authenticity and credibility are key
Yes, the UK government should be working with influencers on TikTok and other social platforms. Here are some tips on how you can use them too.
Here’s what young people think of as ‘news’ on Instagram
Here are the fascinating key findings from a couple of Dutch academics into what 16-25 year olds in the Netherlands saw as news on Instagram.
Is more and more content really the answer to journalism’s problems?
Less is more when it comes to content is my analysis of the new Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism report, ‘Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2024’.
Why Channel 4 is changing to appeal more to younger audiences
Ofcom's worrying research for Channel 4 about appealing to younger audiences - and the broadcaster's plan to solve this problem.
7 practical takeaways from Ofcom’s Online Nation report
What Ofcom's fascinating Online Nation report means for your organisation - and how you can better reach and engage your audiences.
Twitter/X axes headlines from link posts – this is what you can do
What the decision by Twitter to remove headlines from Twitter cards and link posts means for you - and tips on what to do.
WhatsApp Channels can help you reach and engage your audience
WhatsApp Channels are a really exciting opportunity to better engage your audiences on one of the country's most popular apps. But you need to think carefully about your approach to them.
Microsoft’s AI error shows how we could lose customer confidence
This food bank blunder by Microsoft on a Chat GPT-written travel guide about Ottawa shows that we need to be more careful with AI.
After my first Twitter payout, is the X Premium programme worth it?
Want to know if X Premium, formerly known as Twitter Blue/X Monetization, is worth it for you? I can show you if I made any money from it.
Ofcom Media Nations report: Live TV isn’t dead – our habits are evolving
Some are forecasting the death of live TV following the publication of the 2023 Ofcom Media Nations report. That's not quite true.
5 things you need to know from Ofcom’s news consumption report
The new Ofcom news consumption report does confirm that it's a complicated media landscape, with a strategic and sophisticated approach needed if you're trying to engage a broad range of people.
Tread carefully with Meta’s Threads
There’s been a lot of hype and excitement about Meta's Threads, especially from those disillusioned with Twitter, but I wouldn’t be rushing to ditch the tweets.
This Reuters digital news report can help to change your social media approach
Today’s Reuters Institute digital news report provides some much needed-momentum to some media organisations, businesses and brands alike to rethink how they use digital and social media.