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In the age of AI-everything, it’s tempting to hand over complex tasks to algorithms – including the drafting of crisis communication manuals. But while AI might help you create informative blog posts for your organisation’s website (though not in this case!), a crisis comms manual is something else entirely. These documents aren’t just about words. […]
Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has long been an internationally respected organisation doing vital work to support children affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. However, in recent weeks, the charity’s future has seemed uncertain after it has found itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, as […]
After a distinguished career that spanned Fleet Street and senior communications roles at British Airways, Cable and Wireless and the Football Association, the time has sadly come for one of Alder’s longest serving and most respected consultants, Steve Double, to retire. Everyone at Alder will miss his reassuring presence, unparalleled expertise and dedication to achieving […]
Effective communication is crucial during organisational change. Learn key steps for managing communications, including stakeholder planning, media strategy, and legal collaboration, to maintain trust and minimise disruption during transitions.
When you’re booking a long-haul flight, you expect a few inconveniences: turbulence, toddlers kicking your seat, maybe a fellow traveller practicing yoga in the aisle or, worst of all, the person next to you trying to start a conversation. What you don’t expect is having to share your row with a corpse. For Australian couple […]
Liz Truss has been busy since her tenure as the shortest-serving prime minister. After a chaotic seven weeks at Number 10 and an economy teetering on the edge of catastrophic meltdown, she could be forgiven for heading off for a long lie down in a darkened room. However, instead of laying low or pivoting to […]
The sudden arrest of an employee, particularly for serious allegations such as fraud or safeguarding matters, creates an array of communication challenges for any organisation. The implications are far-reaching: internal morale, external reputation, and operational continuity are all at stake. Here’s how to approach this delicate situation and how our retainer product can provide the […]
Our recent webinar with Specialist Partner, Mike Pearse, focused on preparing spokespeople against the backdrop of an ever-changing media landscape. The media landscape has undergone significant changes over the last 10-15 years, something which is characterised by the rise of social media, the immediacy of news. Journalists not only heavily rely on social media for […]
Reputation matters for all types of organisations, regardless of their size, industry, or stage of growth. In the early days of business as they build their brand, startups can find it particularly challenging when it comes to forming trusted relationships with the media and industry professionals in the same sector. When starting out as a […]