We’re feeling warm and happy at Hough Bellis right now. The reason? We’re super-proud to have won the PRCA Dare Award for Small Consultancy of the Year.

Almost every sector has been affected by the pandemic in some way. One area we hear less about is the charity sector, but charities have been hit incredibly hard.

The old way was great for those who already had it good. It’s no wonder some are desperate to rush back to it.
For those who believe in people’s potential, let’s build something new!

Think of the books you love. The songs that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. The newspaper articles that boil your blood, or academic papers that make you pause for thought.

The coronavirus pandemic has been frightening. For many people, it has been a lonely experience.

Welcome to the new world of work. But a word of caution. We might just find that – once the dust settles – this brave new world isn’t that different to the old one.

Human connection. It’s probably not something we think about as part of our usual daily lives. We have our families, friends, colleagues, neighbours, people we chat to when we’re in the gym (or in the pub).

Every day we hear calls to “just be kind”. There is a strong movement calling for us all to consider kindness in how we should live, think, act, treat others and increasingly importantly, communicate.

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many PR staff to brush up on their crisis communications skills.

The Coronavirus outbreak has social housing providers, local authorities and charities across the country digging out their business continuity plans.

The world is changing. And changing fast. It’s never been easier to reach your audiences - it’s never been harder to connect with them in a meaningful way.

You may think that radio advertising is a dying breed, and you may well be right to a large extent. But here’s the weird thing.

We all use it. Need to know how to bleed a radiator? Want to know who sings that song you’ve heard but can’t remember the lyrics? You tap on YouTube, right?

We’re often asked about Hough Bellis’ remote working model. No office. No set working times. A team of 12 based all over the country.

Don’t panic! How many times have you woken up to a horrible headline, feeling grateful that you’re not part of the PR team having to deal with it?

If you’re considering a career in property communications, then your luck is in. A new book is about to be published on just that topic.

If you’ve benefitted from some strong role models and wise mentors, you’ll know how wonderful it can be to have someone to guide you through tricky times at work.

It’s a badge of honour, it seems, to tell everyone how busy you are. How often do you hear people saying that their workload is “manageable, thanks”?