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Time for Strategy, Not Scramble - PR, Politics and the week that was
It’s been quite the time for political theatre – and this time, Labour is centre stage, under pressure, and struggling to hold the...

John Dickinson-Lilley
Jul 63 min read
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Could the Government’s Welfare Reforms Be a Public Opinion & PR Gamble?
Could the Government's Welfare Reforms Be a Public Opinion Gamble? Public polling by More In Common finds public support with disabled people particularly given the type, nature, and severity of these proposed cuts.

John Dickinson-Lilley
Jun 247 min read
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Crisis PR Is Dead. Long Live Crisis Readiness.
Crisis PR isn't enough, crisis preparedness is the key. Summit Communications focuses on supporting organisations to be ready for a crisis and offering impactful strategic support when crisis hits.

John Dickinson-Lilley
Jun 174 min read
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Decoding UK Fiscal Events: Budget, Spring Statement, and Spending Review Explained
An explainer on UK Government Fiscal Events - the Budget, Spring Statement, and Spending Review.

John Dickinson-Lilley
Jun 105 min read
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Clarity Before Creativity: A Smarter Way to Plan Campaigns
Discover why clarity drives campaign success. Learn how structured planning helps comms teams deliver outcomes with confidence and impact.

John Dickinson-Lilley
Jun 83 min read
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Why Every PR & Public Affairs Campaign Needs a Plan — Even In A Hurry!
This campaigning planning tool is key to delivering successful and high-impact results.

John Dickinson-Lilley
Jun 13 min read
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Communication Strategy Without a Centre of Gravity - Why the Government's messaging isn’t landing – and what it’s missing
Sir Kier Starmer standing a lectern with 'Plan for Change' to either side of him and above him in white letters on a red background....
jdlconnect
May 255 min read
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Why Problem-Solving Is the Most Valuable Strategic Skill in PR and Change Leadership
A pair of white hands managing a Rubic's Cube mind-puzzle game I've spent over two decades working in PR, public affairs, campaigning,...
jdlconnect
May 182 min read
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Post Local Elections: Public Affairs in the Age of Disruption
Picture of the UK Houses of Parliament with Big Ben to the right foreground and Sovereigns Tower to the left with the river in front. The...
jdlconnect
May 113 min read
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Strategy: It's the Name of the Game
A picture of a chess board with black and white opposing pieces on a classic black and white chequer board Whoever you are and wherever...
jdlconnect
May 53 min read
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The Power of The Press Release - Top PR Tips For Crafting Newsworthy Stories
Top tips and professional advice on how to write a brilliant press release that tells the perfect story.

John Dickinson-Lilley
Apr 282 min read
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Change Starts with a Conversation
Every year brings change – it's the one reliable constant in our lives. And 2025 has certainly brought change beyond any reasonable...
jdlconnect
Apr 252 min read
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Crisis Communications, Crisis PR and Reputation Management - Summit's 6 Steps to Getting Ahead in a Crisis
It’s not unusual for organisations to struggle when facing a critical incident. Even if you have a crisis plan (and many don’t), it’s the...
jdlconnect
Apr 232 min read
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