by Hardman Staff | Sep 23, 2025 | Insights
A clear, proactive, simple-to-execute communications plan is the dream of most comms teams, but they don’t have time to do more than dream about it because they’re trapped in reaction mode: chasing emails, catching up on updates, answering requests. A good...
by Hardman Staff | Sep 22, 2025 | Insights
This month, I was asked to speak as part of a panel to a group of third year PR students at my alma mater, Western Sydney University, about a career working in a PR agency, what to expect, how I got here and what a day in my life looks like. It’s so important to...
by Hardman Staff | Aug 28, 2025 | Insights
Inbox competition has never been tougher. Every day your audience is bombarded with emails and most are deleted in seconds. A good eDM (electronic direct mail aka newsletter) has a few non-negotiables. It puts the reader first, not the business. It has...
by Hardman Staff | Aug 28, 2025 | Insights
In August we focused on learning and growth – although of course we are always looking for ways to grow, both professionally and personally. Here’s a look at what’s been sparking our thoughts and growth: Sue – I re-read James Clear’s Atomic Habits this month, and it...
by Hardman Staff | Aug 28, 2025 | Insights
Why annual reports matter Too often, annual reports get stuck in Boring Land. Recycled content, stale messaging, last year’s template on repeat. They become financial boilerplate without story or soul. But your annual report doesn’t have to be an...
by Hardman Staff | Aug 28, 2025 | Insights
Last month I attended the Communication & Public Relations Australia (CPRA) Agency Leaders Retreat – two days of big ideas and honest conversations about where our industry is heading. Spending time with more than 80 communications agency leaders reminded me...
