Portland Communications

07/07/2022

“A lot of the time people think of internal comms as just delivering announcements, but actually if you think of internal comms as everyone having a shared context and an understanding of the background…when the tough time comes, you’re talking to a well-informed audience group.”

Justin Talbot, Sue Dewhurst and Liam FitzPatrick discuss the power of employees and how organisations can make them their biggest advocates in 🎙️.

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04/07/2022

The pandemic and shift to hybrid working has meant workers have different needs and can feel disconnected from their employers if communications aren’t handled right.

In this episode of 🎙️, Director Justin Talbot sat down with internal comms experts, Sue Dewhurst and Liam Fitzpatrick to discuss how employers can better engage their people in times of change and crisis.

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22/06/2022

“Maintain a focus on your internal audience, your people… on what they are doing and what is going on across the organisation… That’s a really important way of having an early warning system of what might start coming down the track later on.”

Mike Peacock and Andrew Whyte discuss how communications professionals can be prepared to address the ‘unknowns’ and prioritise the key issues facing an organisation in the public eye.

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20/06/2022

The latest episode of 🎙️ is out now, with Portland Senior Advisor, Mike Peacock in conversation with former Director of Comms at the Financial Conduct Authority, Andrew Whyte.

In this episode, the pair sat down to discuss the challenges associated with working in institutions that are constantly in the media, political and public glare, and how to sift through the noise to address real issues.

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23/05/2022

Having made the reputations of presidents and prime ministers, Frank Luntz is one of the biggest names in the research business.

In this opening episode of 🎙️ Season 3, Frank sat down with Partner in Portland’s Research function, Gabriel Milland to discuss the importance of the use of language and research, and suggest what business can learn from politics.

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02/12/2021

"Often there’s very technical founders in these businesses that may or may not come with the ability to articulate what they are doing… You need the technical capabilities, but you also need the ability to articulate your story to potential customers.”

Mark Whitcroft and Luke Baker discuss the importance of communication to the success of fintech start-ups in the latest episode of 🎙️.

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Portland's new podcast series that looks to answer the big questions in media, politics, business and PR, apprehended by leading experts and thinkers in these fields.

29/11/2021

Fintech is transcending mere ‘financial technology’ and becoming a core part of a vast array of services that many consumers use day-to-day, perhaps unknowingly.

In the latest episode of 🎙️, Partner Luke Baker sits down in our studio with Mark Whitcroft, founder of Illuminate Financial, to discuss the future of Fintech and the impact of an economic downturn on the sector.

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03/11/2021

As attention at the summit shifts to focus on how climate action will be financed, Mary Pollard and Gillian Tett suggest cost has previously been an area of social silence in the climate conversation.

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03/11/2021

Could a return to rationing save the planet?

Partner and Creative Director, Emma Miyo explores whether the government should invoke a warlike spirit to mobilise the country in the fight against the climate crisis in our latest blog post:

Could a return to rationing save the planet? Joanna Lumley made an impassioned case for it on BBC Breakfast last week, calling the climate...

01/11/2021

“It is not an either, or. You don’t need to have government or business. The best situation is to have government, business and the non-profit sector all working vaguely in the same direction trying to uphold a greener world.”

Gillian Tett speaks to Mary Pollard about the responsibilities of business vs. government in creating lasting climate action and whether the summit will "keep 1.5 alive".

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Portland's new podcast series that looks to answer the big questions in media, politics, business and PR, apprehended by leading experts and thinkers in these fields.

01/11/2021

As the COP26 summit gets underway, Portland partner, Mary Pollard and Financial Times US Editor-at-large, Gillian Tett sat down to discuss what to expect from the meeting of world leaders, the responsibilities of business vs. government when it comes to climate action and the importance of ESG in lasting change.

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28/10/2021

Rishi goes all in: The Chancellor gambles on the economy to keep the spending taps running.

and analysis from Portland's
Gabriel Milland, Anita Boateng and Jon Waghorne.

While Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson may differ both politically and personally, in his Budget and Spending Review today the Chancellor...