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Three things I have learned during my PR internship
Sandra Akyeampong-Asante has been at firstlight for the past six weeks, on an internship through The Taylor Bennett Foundation. She talks about what she’s learnt from her time here. Over the last six weeks, I have thoroughly enjoyed working as…
10th Aug 2023

Flying solo and clipping wings: Elon Musk’s Twitter test flight has been a lesson in how not to do change communications
“We are excited to announce insulin is now free!” tweeted US pharmaceuticals giant Eli Lilly at the end of last week. Given the drug has become a poster child for big pharma price gouging, this news would’ve garnered shock and…
16th Nov 2022

Communicating controversial decisions: learning lessons from Liz Truss
Another crazy week in Westminster. A hugely controversial economic package filled to the brim with tax cuts by the new Conversative leadership. A huge resistance from within, and outside of the party. And now an unforgettable U-turn reversing the 45p…
5th Oct 2022