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AI Won't Take Your Job. It Will Take Your Tasks.
Written by Jeremy McDonald, Founder, We Are Pioneers
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Is Your Organisation Crisis Ready? Lessons from Our Breakfast Briefing
In today's volatile media landscape, a single crisis can wipe out decades of trust and up to 30% of a company's market value, according to Oxford Metrica.
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2RY3PTY Young man and woman talking during podcast in classroom25 May 2023
Why Podcasts are Essential for Your Brand
In a world where attention spans are short and competition for clicks is fierce, podcasting has carved out a space for deep connection and meaningful storytelling.
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An almost empty Arrivals Hall at Heathrow Terminal 4 in London. More than 1,300 flights to and from Heathrow Airport will be disrupted on Friday due to the closure of the airport following a fire at the North Hyde electrical substation last night.21 Mar 2025
Crisis Communications: The Heathrow Shutdown and Why Crisis Planning Matters
The recent Heathrow Airport shutdown exemplified inadequate crisis planning. Flights were grounded, passengers stranded, and businesses faced millions in losses due to infrastructure failure.
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2C461WD Two businessmen meeting at boardroom presentation25 Sept 2018
Strategies for Confident Executive Presentations: Lessons from The Matrix
Imagine stepping into a high-stakes boardroom, the projector humming softly, all eyes locked onto you. It's your moment to secure funding, win people over and prove your vision.
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2F39AG5 Camera equipment in preparation for interview, press conferences or television broadcasts. Recording video2 Feb 2021
Q&A with Liz Isemann: Meet our Media Training Manager
Preparing spokespeople for print, radio and television interviews is one of the bespoke services Press Association Academy provides – and we've been delivering this specialist training for over 20 years.
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How To Get a Job in Journalism – simple tips and how to make your CV pop
Are you considering starting a career in journalism? Or perhaps it's always been a dream but you're unsure about how to make a career change?
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How To Get a Job in Journalism – Interviewing tips
If you do get an interview begin by researching thoroughly. Here are a few tips that will help: