david lee Media and events

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Ploughing your own furrow
When you emerge from a media environment (especially news), you have far more skills than you realise in a way that will make you employable.
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DLME Associate scoops prize at Wincott Awards
Journalist and copywriter Peter Ranscombe has been shortlisted in two categories at both the Wincott Awards and the Scottish Press Awards.
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New recruit as PA Cooperative celebrates 10 years in business
A SPECIALIST PR and public affairs agency has celebrated its 10th birthday by recruiting a new team member to bolster its presence in London.
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Ditch the Axe Factor!
It was great to host the Confor: Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) awards dinner 2023 at the sparkly Surgeons Quarter in Edinburgh.
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Conferences: communication, collaboration and cancellation
It's always exciting to host an event at a venue you have never worked at before, especially when it involves a trip to London.
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Do hybrid events work – for everybody?
Everyone thought hybrid events would become the new normal in the post-pandemic world. So were they right? The jury is still out.
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Just a game of football
Eight days ago, I was privileged to be at Wembley to watch England beat Germany 2-1 to win the European Championship final. It’s still hard to find words to adequately describe the occasion.
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The 5 Ps of podcasting
The world is awash with podcasts. Most organisations have dabbled in some way. But have they always stopped to think ‘Why am I doing this? What’s the benefit?’
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Spinning plates – don’t let it be you that crashes down
When you work for a range of clients and do lots of different things (like I do), it's often referred to pompously as a "portfolio career".
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Dumb questions and headphone hair
Podcasts are a strange old beast, and everyone has opinions. They tell you that you're talking too fast, or too slowly
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