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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · May 16

You don't want to miss this one!

CIPRCrisisComms @ciprcrisiscomm.bsky.social · May 13

Join us for our webinar at 12 noon BST on 19/5 when we will explore how communications professionals can help their organisations navigate the fast changing landscape of DEI shorturl.at/oLj8x

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · May 1

A sign of our times and a sign for our times

Heathrow airport closed live: Counter-terror police investigate Heathrow… | CIPR Crisis Communications Network

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hello, Blue Skyers. I've been a bit quiet since joining, so just saying hello again.

What did I miss and has anyone worked out the equivalent of Tweeps?

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Mar 21

Some very early thoughts on the unfolding situation at Heathrow (and around the world) vis @ciprcrisiscomm.bsky.social.

www.linkedin.com/posts/cipr-c...

Heathrow Airport is in chaos ✈️ As news of the devastating fire and power outage continues to unfold, our Committee members have been discussing the…

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Mar 21

Sky News: never wrong for long 🙄

Trump rails against DEI after deadly D.C. plane crash

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Jan 31

Human being died. Families are in morning. And yet the political game-playing continues. I have no words.

www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...

Following the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter, President Donald Trump put the blame on Federal Aviation Administration's diversity, equity and inclus...

www.nbcnews.com

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Jan 23

👇👌

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Paul Holmes @provokepaul.bsky.social · Jan 19

People around the world are angry. They're losing their trust in business. They feel the rich have rigged the system. They believe they're the victims of discrimination.

And a growing number endorse violence in the cause of fighting back.

PRovoke Media @provokemedia.com · Jan 19

Widespread grievance around the world means that growing numbers are willing to embrace “hostile activism,” even violence, to achieve their aims.

Edelman Trust Barometer: Welcome to the Age of Grievance

Widespread grievance around the world means that growing numbers are willing to embrace “hostile activism,” even violence, to achieve their aims.

www.provokemedia.com

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Jan 8

For the CIPR Crisis Communication's Network's first event of 2025,
we'll be in conversation with Rupert Younger - founder and director of Oxford University's Centre for Corporate Reputation.

Do join us on the morning of President Elect Trump's second inauguration!

www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...

Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: #reputation #risk #resilience #trust #issues #issuesmanagement #crisis…

CIPR Crisis Communications Network: In Conversation with Rupert Younger, 9.00 - 9.45 GMT, Monday 20th January I'm delighted that the CIPR Crisis…

Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: The Independent Impact 50 Judging Panel 2024 | 25 comments

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 11

We're excited to unveil a truly stellar judging panel for the new Independent Impact 50 awards.

Entries are open until 23.59 on 10th January, so do get your submission in early.

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Announcing the Independent Impact 50 Judging Panel! Last week, we announced a new awards programme called the Independent Impact 50 - a long-overude showcase… | 25 comments on LinkedIn

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 7

Many thanks

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Public Relations and Communications Association @prca-hq.bsky.social · Dec 2

➡We are proud to support 'The Independent Impact 50,' a new awards programme celebrating the achievements of the PR industry’s independent practitioners.

Founders: @rodcartwright.bsky.social ght.bsky.social and @prcavalry.bsky.social.

Find out more: newsroom.prca.org.uk/pressrelease...

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 2

And for that, you have our eternal gratitude 🙏😂

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 2

Hold the line, caller. Your call is genuinely important to us! We are investigating.

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 2

There's no link, comment or thread, Rich.

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 2

In reverse order, huge amen and thank you!

Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: #publicrelations #pr #communication #communications #freelance #freelancer…

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Dec 2

Alongside Nigel Sarbutts, excited to announe the launch of the Independent Impact 50 Awards, the definitive guide to the leading lights in independent PR practice - now open for entries.

Please enter or encourage your freelancer of choice to do so! theimpact50.com

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The new 'Independent Impact 50' Awards is open for entries! Together with Nigel Sarbutts of the The PR Cavalry, I’m genuinely delighted to announce the launch…

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 28

Correct. Suck it up 😉

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 28

Lapland?

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 28

Hello 👋

Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: #reputation #risk #resilience #crsisis #issues #issuesmanagement…

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 27

Great to chat all things
issues, crisis, risk and resilience with Doug Downs on the Stories and Strategies podcast.

Our focus was on the human imperative in crisis management and critical human infrastructure in crisis communication.

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Stories and Strategies Podcast: The Human Element in Crisis Communication It was great to spend time talking to Doug Downs, SCMP for the excellent Stories and…

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Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 26

Thank you so much for your characteristically excellent contribution.

After weeks of astonishing performances and easy wit, the comic is the bookies’ favourite to win. He talks about the privilege of being the first blind person to appear – and how his daughter changed his outlook on life For quite a while, Chris…

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 26

On mastering the paso doble: “I’ve found the best thing to do is pretend you need to go the toilet and keep your cheeks clenched.”

Truly inspiring (and handy guidance for our times more generally? 😂)

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Nov 26

‘Strictly terrified me!’ Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the show

www.theguardian.com

The truth about food phobias – and why they’re a lot scarier than you realise

Rod Cartwright @rodcartwright.bsky.social · Nov 26

A former colleague had a genuine phobia about cold baked beans.

Anyone got one they fancy sharing?

The Independent @the-independent.com · Nov 26

The truth about food phobias – and why they’re a lot scarier than you realise
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...

Assume that having a phobia of a particular food means just disliking it? Think again. Charlotte Cripps meets people who’ve had their lives turned upside down

www.independent.co.uk