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Not so slick reactionNot so slick reaction
Author: | Date: 15/07/2010| Issue: 48
Three communication experts offer their advice for Twitter jacking
Out of the ashesOut of the ashes
Author: | Date: 15/06/2010| Issue: 47
Three reputation specialists assess how airlines coped during the ash cloud crisis
The Prius of FailureThe Prius of Failure
Author: | Date: 28/05/2010| Issue: 46
Three PR professionals address the correct way to recall products to minimise long-term damage to a brand
Hidden Eloise comes out of the shadowsHidden Eloise comes out of the shadows
Author: Various authors | Date: 21/04/2010| Issue: 45
Three digital specialists offer their advice on how Paperchase should have tackled the plagiarism accusation
Press deletePress delete
Author: Various authors | Date: 11/03/2010| Issue: 44
When financial PR agency Tulchan inadvertently released the interim management statement of manufacturing group Umeco one day earlier than scheduled, competitors could feel its pain. The advent of email has meant that sending confidential information into the wrong hands is a problem that could befell even the most efficient organisation.
Defending the indefensibleDefending the indefensible
Author: Various authors | Date: 01/12/2009| Issue: 42
The British public has reacted with outrage to the news that City financiers are in line for record bonuses, with suggestions that they may pocket total payouts worth more than £6 billion. Politicians are jumping on the bonus bandwagon, with suggestions that the Treasury could impose a windfall tax on bank profits to pare back the available bonus pool. Regulation is even being suggested.
Codes of conductCodes of conduct
Author: Various authors | Date: 05/11/2009| Issue: 41
A new code of conduct came into force for the teaching profession on 1 October. It has inspired thousands of complaints from teachers, who complain it intrudes into their private lives and strips them of basic human rights and argue that they should be allowed to get drunk at weekends if the mood takes them.
Summer days drifting awaySummer days drifting away
Author: CorpComms Staff | Date: 01/10/2009| Issue: 40
British holiday resorts saw enquiries leap in May after the Met Office predicted that this summer would be a scorcher, with temperatures likely to be warmer than average and topping 30°C at times. Sadly, the only red faces were those of the weather forecasters as July was the fourth wettest in 100 years, and August proved erratic.
Charity begins in the agencyCharity begins in the agency
Author: CorpComms Staff | Date: 10/08/2009| Issue: 39
Charitable donations have fallen in recent months but charities still need to raise funds and promote their organisations. Not everything costs money. Many agencies and consultancies operating in the communications sphere will offer their services for free.
Every penny countsEvery penny counts
Author: CorpComms Staff | Date: 13/07/2009| Issue: 38
Britain's communicators are working with restricted budgets so three search consultants offer their advice on making every penny count
Making London hip againMaking London hip again
Author: Various authors | Date: 10/06/2009| Issue: 37
Boris Johnson, mayor of London, allegedly wants to rebrand the city and break its association with finance. Three experts offer their advice for making London a happening place
The Fat ChuckThe Fat Chuck
Author: Various authors | Date: 10/05/2009| Issue: 36
When 40 people complained of diarrhoea and vomiting after eating at Heston Blumenthal's Michelin starred restaurant The Fat Duck, the chef renowned for snail porridge and scrambled egg and bacon ice cream temporarily closed the £130-a-head eaterie in Bray, Berkshire. After initial rumours of sabotage and food poisoning, the outbreak was blamed on the highly contagious norovirus bug.
Foot... mouth... insertFoot... mouth... insert
Author: CorpComms Staff | Date: 10/04/2009| Issue: 35
If your colleague uses inappropriate language, CorpComms Magazine has three potential remedies
Repetitive phrase injuryRepetitive phrase injury
Author: Various authors | Date: 18/02/2009| Issue: 34
If your boss has a repetitive phrase injury, CorpComms Magazine has three potential remedies.

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