Sleaze creates a quagmire for lobbying and the UK political process. It drags down the whole environment and its effect on the public perception of the industry is truly one of the most frustrating aspects of a career in public affairs. People are quick to associate your work with the underhandedness of former politicians who … Read more

I’m going to take my cue from a recent Simon Sinek post which I applauded (virtually, of course): “The primary ingredient for progress is optimism.” I’ve read a lot about ‘sportswashing’ recently. Companies and organisations that may be heavy polluters using sport to camouflage their inaction on important issues like climate change. That may be true … Read more

It’s been over a year since those of us at H+K London began working from our spare rooms, kitchens, studies, dining rooms, bedrooms, sofas and any other appropriate nook or cranny that we could find. And ever since there have been countless musings about the lasting impact of COVID-19 from all corners of the comms … Read more

As the clocks went forward and much of the country enjoyed unseasonably warm weather at the beginning of last week, there was a noticeable spring in people’s step (and the air) as we emerged from the other side of a long and challenging winter. Corresponding with the latest measures to ease lockdown, the return of … Read more

There’s been much debate over at H+K (by which I really mean over Teams) this week about the Volkswagen/Voltswagen name change debacle. I can easily picture the brainstorm where someone came up with the concept. And you know what? I think I’d have supported the core idea. It’s a clever play on words, demonstrates a … Read more