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BOOK TICKETS TO THE UNAWARDS 2025 β€” COMMS2POINT0 UNAWARDS Tickets to the UnAwards 2025 ceremony on Friday 5 December are now OPEN.

πŸ”₯ UnAwards 2025 tickets are LIVE πŸ”₯

The special 10th anniversary UnAwards take place on Fri 5 December at their iconic home, the Everyman Cinema in Birmingham's Mailbox

Just Β£30 + vat
First come, first served
Limited to 2 tickets per organisation please.

www.comms2point0unawards.co.uk/book-tickets

23.09.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sunday Sounds radio show promo graphic

Sunday Sounds radio show promo graphic

🎧 Sunday Sounds 🎧

This week I'm featuring lots of new artists and tracks, along with some classics.

Indie with a twist - the perfect end to your weekend.

It all starts just after 9pm
Give it a whirl if you fancy?

fusionradio.uk

21.09.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* external communications business partner, central bedfordshire council β€” comms2point0 External Communications Business Partner Central Bedfordshire Council Job Family: AdvisingM - CBG13 Salary: Β£51,471 - Β£55,585 per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week ...

*JUST ADDED*
External Communications Business Partner with the team at Central Bedfordshire Council

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12.09.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All-new webinar: HowΒ  to win an UnAward β€” COMMS2POINT0 UNAWARDS Winning an UnAward is a very special thing. But how can you win one? Find out exactly how by getting the inside track from past winners and current judges in this all-new webinar. by Darren Ca...

But how exactly do you win an UnAward?

All-new webinar:

'How to win an UnAward'
with a glittering array of past winners & judges

A fun, informal walk-through the top tips to set you up for a win in this special 10th year

Mon 15 Sept, 12 noon - 1pm

www.comms2point0unawards.co.uk/news/2025/9/...

11.09.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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calling centaurs & cyborgs: time to recognise ai collaboration in comms β€” COMMS2POINT0 UNAWARDS When it comes to AI, there are no shortages of hot takes on what it all means for society - for better and for worse. by Alex Waddington Our jobs, our health, even our relationships – they are all in scope for impact and disruption by Generative AI, if the experts and headlines are to be believed

*NEW GUEST POST*

'Calling centaurs & cyborgs: Time to recognise AI collaboration in comms'

An all-new UnAward for your teams to enter

by Alex Waddington

www.comms2point0unawards.co.uk/news/2025/9/...

09.09.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Swx Pistols in 1977

The Swx Pistols in 1977

🎡 PUNK PARTY 🎡

Tonight's Sunday Sounds show traces the origins of punk in the US, UK and Australia.

But who were the first punk band?

And which was the first punk single?

Tune in at 9pm for some brilliant, and less obvious, tunes...

fusionradio.uk

07.09.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All-new webinar: HowΒ  to win an UnAward β€” COMMS2POINT0 UNAWARDS Winning an UnAward is a very special thing. But how can you win one? Find out exactly how by getting the inside track from past winners and current judges in this all-new webinar. by Darren Ca...

πŸ’₯ All-new webinar alert πŸ’₯

'How to win an UnAward'

Hear from, and talk with, previous winners, judges and sponsors on how to win an UnAward in this special 10th anniversary

Monday 15 September, 12 noon

www.comms2point0unawards.co.uk/news/2025/9/...

03.09.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* digital web lead, coventry city council β€” comms2point0 Digital Web Lead Coventry City Council Salary: Β£51,536 - Β£57,403 Job Reference: coventrycc/TP/39042/11503 Contract Type: Full Time Permanent Working Hours: 37 Location: Council House...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*
Digital Web Lead with the team at Coventry City Council

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02.09.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The 10th annual UnAwards are open

The 10th annual UnAwards are open

πŸ₯ The UnAwards 2025 are OPEN πŸ₯

So, as summer turns to autumn, it’s time to launch the exciting 10th annual UnAwards
Enter all of your best work from the past 12 months

There are 22 categories and it's free to enter
There's an even an all-new category

www.comms2point0unawards.co.uk/news/2025/8/...

01.09.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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comms2point0 jobs directory β€” comms2point0 find a great new comms job.  opportunities updated daily.

πŸ”Ž JOB ADS FROM JUST Β£100 πŸ”

Looking for a talented comms pro?

But got a tiny recruitment budget?

Here's where they look for their next role...

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13.08.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* communications and marketing executive, west kent β€” comms2point0 Communications and Marketing Executive West Kent Salary: Β£36,000 per annum Contract Type: Full Time / 12 month fixed-term contract Job Reference: AUG20257351 Closing Date: 17 August 2...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Communications and Marketing Executive with the team at West Kent

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11.08.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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the long, hard road of job search in 2025 β€” comms2point0 After leaving a role in February 2025, I didn’t dream that it would take four months to land my next gig.  As time ground on, I realised I wasn’t alone - there’s a sea of unused, untapped and une...

This is a brilliant, worrying, and important read:

'The long, hard road of job search in 2025'

"After leaving a role in February 2025, I didn’t dream that it would take four months to land my next gig. And I realised I wasn’t alone."

by Neil Hopkins

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01.08.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* mayoral communications officer, cambridgeshire and peterborough combined authority β€” comms2point0 🌟 We're Hiring: Mayoral Communications Officer🌟 πŸ“ Location: Huntingdon/Hybrid πŸ’Ό Directorate: Chief Executive’s Office πŸ’° Salary: NJC Grade 10, starting from Β£37,938 πŸ“… Closing Date: 13th ...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Mayoral Communications Officer with the team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

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29.07.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* campaigns and engagement officer, cambridgeshire and peterborough combined authority β€” comms2point0 🌟 We're Hiring: Campaigns & Engagement Officer🌟 πŸ“ Location: Huntingdon/Hybrid πŸ’Ό Directorate: Chief Executive’s Office πŸ’° Salary: NJC Grade 10 starting at Β£37,938 πŸ“… Closing Date: 13th Au...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Campaigns and Engagement Officer with the team at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

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25.07.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* senior communications and behaviour change officer, lewisham council β€” comms2point0 Senior Communications and Behaviour Change Officer Lewisham Council Salary: Β£53,634-Β£55,710 per annum (PO5) Full time Job Identification1409 Locations: 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, ...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Senior Communications and Behaviour Change Officer with the team at Lewisham Council

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24.07.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* tenant communications manager, midland heart β€” comms2point0 Tenant Communications Manager Midland Heart Location: Birmingham B15 1LZ Salary: Β£49,232 per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week Term: Fixed-term Contract, Maternity Cover Closing date...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*
Tenant Communications Manager with the team at Midland Heart

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24.07.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A promo pic for today's comms2point0 eMag

A promo pic for today's comms2point0 eMag

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This morning's eMag has been getting a good response, with a focus on jobs, skills and interim opportunities.

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You can join nearly 4k other comms pros right here...

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18.07.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOBOF THE WEEK* communications and campaigns officer, merton council β€” comms2point0 Communications and Campaigns Officer Merton Council Grade/Salary ME12: Β£42,324 - Β£46,512 per annum Location: Merton Contract: Permanent Closing date: 25 July 2025, 23.59 Ref No 2864 ...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Communications and Campaigns Officer with the team at Merton Council

comms2point0.co.uk/job-of-the-d...
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17.07.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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the butchers of bow β€” comms2point0 It is your first week as a press officer. What could go wrong? Steve Watkins recalls his baptism of fire in a pre-gentrified East End in the early 1990s. by Steve Watkins

*NEW GUEST POST*

'The Butchers of Bow'

"It is your first week as a press officer. What could go wrong? Steve Watkins recalls his baptism of fire in a pre-gentrified East End in the early 1990s."

by Steve Watkins

comms2point0.co.uk/comms2point0...

09.07.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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what is your strategy, for you? β€” comms2point0 As professionals, we are skilled at writing plans and preparing strategies with SMART objectives in our work roles and everything else that goes with that. But here is what I am wondering: do we give ...

*NEW GUEST POST*

'What is your strategy, for you?'

"Do we give time to developing a strategy for our own lives and careers?"

by Ruby Bhattal

comms2point0.co.uk/comms2point0...

09.07.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* assistant director - communications, culture and marketing, east devon district council β€” comms2point0 Assistant Director - Communications, Culture and Marketing East Devon District Council Salary: Β£72,686 to Β£81,742pa Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job reference: ED010046P Cl...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Assistant Director - Communications, Culture and Marketing - with the team at East Devon District Council

comms2point0.co.uk/job-of-the-d...

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08.07.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Green black and white branding promoting comms2point0 Interims

Green black and white branding promoting comms2point0 Interims

πŸ’₯ 16 on the trot placed now for comms2point0 Interims πŸ’₯

This time a comms manager role.

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- With one-off fees and a lot less than you're used to?

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07.07.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 TUNE! 🎧

Banish the Sunday nights with an hour of indie with a twist.

Featuring classics from REM, Pavement and The Smiths.

Through to lesser know tunes from Alvvays, Built to Spill and SheBeat.

Listen in here at 9pm...

fusionradio.uk

06.07.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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deputy external communications business partner, central bedfordshire council β€” comms2point0 Deputy External Communications Business Partner Central Bedfordshire Council Job Family: Providing - CBG12 Salary: Β£43,920 - Β£48,872 per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week, inclu...

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Deputy External Communications Business Partner with the team at Central Bedfordshire Council

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29.06.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* communications and marketing manager - place, luton council β€” comms2point0 Communications and Marketing Manager - Place Luton Council Salary: Β£45,718 - Β£48,710 a year plus Β£3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent Job number: LBC...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*
Communications and Marketing Manager - Place - with the team at Luton Council

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27.06.2025 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* head of communications and engagement, gateshead council β€” comms2point0 Head of Communications and Engagement Gateshead Council Salary range: Β£73,625 - Β£83,400. Contract length: Permanent recruitment Location: Gateshead/hybrid Closing date: Sunday 29th&nbsp...

*JOB OF THE WEEK*

Head of Communications and Engagement with the team at Gateshead Council

comms2point0.co.uk/job-of-the-d...
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23.06.2025 06:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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internal communications specialist, yorkshire housing β€” comms2point0 Internal Communications Specialist Yorkshire Housing Job Reference: yorkshousinggroup/TP/29904/723 Contract Type: Fixed Term Salary: Β£37,140.08 per annum Working Hours: 35 Location:...

*JUST ADDED*

Internal Communications Specialist with the team at Yorkshire Housing

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20.06.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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leaflet drops and the trust equation: rebuilding public confidence one doorstep at a time β€” comms2point0 When public trust is fragile and digital communication risks becoming noise, public sector communicators are searching for tools that cut through and connect. While much of the attention is rightly on...

*NEW GUEST POST*

'Leaflet drops and the trust equation: Rebuilding public confidence one doorstep at a time'

"Trust is built on three things: clarity, consistency, and connection"

by Graeme Davidson of Letterbox Distribution

comms2point0.co.uk/comms2point0...

17.06.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*JOB OF THE WEEK* head of communications and engagement, gateshead council β€” comms2point0 Head of Communications and Engagement Gateshead Council Salary range: Β£73,625 - Β£83,400. Contract length: Permanent recruitment Location: Gateshead/hybrid Closing date: Sunday 29th&nbsp...

*JUST ADDED*

Head of Communications and Engagement with the team at Gateshead Council

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17.06.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Green black and white punk rock style branding for comms2point0 Interims

πŸ”Ž NEW: INTERIM COMMS OFFICER ROLE - SUSSEX πŸ”

I'm looking for an interim comms officer for a new role in local government is Sussex.

Β£250 - Β£275 a day
Quick start

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Please sign up to comms2point0 Interims here today:

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