Insights

We like to think we have our fingers on the pulse of what’s happening. We try to be ahead of the curve so our clients can be, too.
With that in mind, here are some of our hopefully thought-provoking industry insights, blogs, and white papers. Enjoy!

BLOG – smart influence tactics for internal comms managers (without falling foul of HR!)

Winning friends and ‘influencing people’ has moved on a bit since that famous book came out. Here are some more up-to-date skills and tactics you can deploy around how to influence people in your organisation and give them a little nudge in the right direction… Deploying your internal comms soft power Influencing others feels like…

Barn to Boardroom 2026 – the record-breaking best one ever!

Lovely sunshine, lovely people, a chance to network, learn, share, and pick up practical tips and advice to take back to the office, all while scoffing ice cream and sustainably sourced BBQ food? Sounds pretty good to us! The 2026 and eleventh-ever Barn to Boardroom was a banger and brought together like-minded internal communications, HR, and employer brand professionals for a fab day in our converted barn in the heart…

How to run a creative session… and make sure they don’t go pear-shaped!

Get those creative fruity juices flowing, without it all going pear-shaped! Our Si shares his super Si tips around how to ensure everyone has a voice when it comes to creative brainstorms and how a little bit of prep goes a long way…

Big fish, little fish, cardboard box – the secret meaning behind shapes and characters.

Why the shapes you throw down on the dancefloor might have a hidden design and internal communications meaning. Who knew? Well, our Head of Animation Bradley does!

Turn AI anxiety into action.

Only 13% of UK employees feel excited about AI. Most are worried. In fact, 66% believe it will increase unemployment. That’s surely a sign for us to act.

A blog about ‘Smart Brevity’ you say? This won’t take long then.

In a world of boxer shorts, be brief! Keep your copy and content tight and concise, not baggy and airy! It’s all about Smart Brevity these days. Grabbing attention because you’ve only got 26 seconds to make an impact. Discover more in our smart and brief Smart Brevity blog.

B2B 10 – we’ve been booting boredom out the barn door for a decade!

Barn to Boardroom has been booting boredom up the bum for a whole decade now, and like the best friendships, it just seems to get better with age. As it was a special anniversary this year, we decided to do something a little different… B2B10 – Leaders Unplugged!

Why comms audits are sexy (bear with us on this one)

Internal comms audits: not just useful, but dare we say… sexy? They help you cut the clutter, understand your people, and build strategies that actually land. Insight, impact, and happier humans – what’s not to love?

Building better comms with LEGO

Fun and creativity have always been central to IC as a function. So it’s only natural that LEGO could click right into place as a powerful tool.

We always like to give something back! Our free-to-download Kick Arse podcasts help to boot boring up the bum by offering insight and advice from experts across the internal comms and employer brand spectrum. Who says you don’t get anything good for free these days?

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