Five ways to pitch uplifting stories to the media (and get a yes)
A great story needs the right pitch. Katie Bryson at IMIX shares five lessons to secure media coverage on hopeful stories in a world of hostile headlines.
How Resurgo ‘sharpened’ their brand to become Spear
What happens when an organisation outgrows its brand? Liz Edwards, senior communications manager at Spear explores the research, strategy and collaboration behind Resurgo’s rebrand to Spear, and the lessons learned along the way.
The value of comms
The last part of our Salary and Organisational Culture Survey Report 2025 launch explores how comms is valued across organisations and how to embed comms as a strategic partner.
The SIGNAL framework
Increase the value and recognition of comms with this simple framework with key goals and actions, inspired by our research.
What charities need to know about the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
Explore how the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 sets new standards for data compliance and marketing rules for UK charities in this guide by Sara Moon and Hannah Lyons at Bates Wells.
We’re all using AI. But is it actually working?
Drawing on early findings from the Charity Digital Skills Report, Lisa Ballam at Torchbox explores the three levels of AI use in the sector – everyday, strategic, and transformational – and how knowing where your…
Strategic thinking
Our next installment of report findings from the Salary and Organisational Culture Survey 2025 explores the impact of organisational understanding of comms, as well as the role of strategies and AI.
New updates to the Code of Fundraising and what it means for charity comms
The shift to principles-based fundraising regulations gives comms teams more flexibility than before, but it also raises the bar on accountability. Kirsty McEwen, lawyer from Higgs LLP, outlines what you need to know.
Retention and staff support checklist
Suggested activities to improve staff wellbeing and retention, manage workloads and burnout, and foster a team’s learning and career growth.
Salary levels, roles and responsibilities
Our 2025 report looks at how salary levels have changed over time, what factors can influence how much money comms roles are making, and how people are feeling about their role and its salary.