Agency life blog archive
AVing a debate (6th May 2011)
Returning to work after the excitement of the Royal Wedding and the enjoyable Bank Holiday weather, it was back to serious debate in the office this week. Somewhat predictably…Read more
“It’s a new dawn…” (15th Apr 2011)
The Easter break signals strategy renewal time for many of Westminster Advisers’ clients. At a time when many are thinking of new beginnings, it seems fitting that…Read more
There’s no fool like an April fool (1st Apr 2011)
It is amusing to note the attempts at April Fools humour in today’s media. Particular highlights include Sarcozy’s bullet proof umbrella, the Boris Bike…Read more
Getting Out and About (1st Apr 2011)
In an age of evidence-based policymaking research is at the centre of the 21st century public affairs approach, but this does not mean we can…Read more
Ongoing training (28th Feb 2011)
As part of Westminster Advisers’ continuing culture of learning and assessment, we have regular training and re-fresh sessions covering a number of areas…Read more
This house believes... (18th Feb 2011)
At the heart of Parliament, either side of central lobby, lie the Chambers of the House of Commons and Lords respectively. The positioning of these places of debate…Read more
It’s who you know and what you know (7th Feb 2011)
Like many public affairs practitioners, we are often asked to explain how it is that we are able to influence the policymaking process on behalf of our clients…Read more
Moving On Up (28th Jan 2011)
Westminster Advisers is moving offices this month, having outgrown our current home. As well as testing the logistical skills of those overseeing the operation…Read more
Mapping the year ahead (14th Jan 2011)
Settling in to 2011, there has been much debate in the office this week about what we can expect from the year ahead. Discussions between colleagues have centred on…Read more
New year - new challenges and opportunities (7th Jan 2011)
We are all familiar with getting back into the rhythm of things after the holidays, following the excesses of Christmas and the demands of New Year celebrations. Even as I write this…Read more
Guiding businesses through the Spending Review (20th Oct 2010)
Agency life has been racing of late and for one fairly obvious reason. On Wednesday the Westminster Advisers team sat, with most of the country…Read more
An interesting time to enter the industry (15th Oct 2010)
There is plenty to be said for self-awareness, especially in public affairs. As someone who has just entered the weird and wonderful interface between politics and business…Read more
Appraisal Time (17th Aug 2010)
Like all professional services firms, ours is a people business. Our success is grounded in the skills and expertise of our people and the ability they have…Read more
Public Relations: essential for a democracy (5th Jul 2010)
I am currently studying for my CIPR diploma in Public Relations. Throughout the course we have looked at crisis planning, international communications and corporate social responsibility among others…Read more
Defining excellence (21st Jun 2010)
Last night's CIPR Excellence Awards ceremony brought home the extent of diverse activities that come under the umbrella of public relations. We were up fo…Read more
The Problems of Etiquette (11th Jun 2010)
Call me old fashioned but when writing letters and emails, I use the addressee's formal title, especially if I do not know them. This is particularly true if I am writing, as a young…Read more
Political jargon - not everyone uses it (1st Jun 2010)
Politicians are often accused of being out of touch with 'the real world', but it is easy for anyone, from any walk of life…Read more
Cutting through the noise (27th May 2010)
My local newsagent had run out of FTs today so I spent my tube journey in people watching. iPods are now standard, iPhones and Blackberries…Read more
I've got you under my skin (12th May 2010)
Many businesses have big visions, whether it's for improving their services or delivering new ones. Organisations are often awash with creativity…Read more
Election insomnia (11th May 2010)
Like most others in public affairs, I am a bit of a 'politics geek'. A general election to us is like the World Cup or the Olympics to sports fans…Read more