Public consultation – Tip 1: Have a plan!

I recently outlined my top 10 tips for running a great public consultation.


Support for thousands protesting against “insensitive” Winchester developments

We have provided communications and media support for a large-scale public protest against "insensitive modernist developments" in Winchester. This is part of its on-going work for the Winchester Deserves Better campaign group.


Top 10 tips for effective public consultation

There seem to be a good many public consultation exercises under way at the moment. Hopefully it’s a sign that the improving economy is giving organisations more confidence to invest in development schemes and community projects.


Marketing push for pioneering social enterprise

A dynamic new community interest company called Gigney Enterprises has appointed TK Associates to develop and run its marketing programme.


Consultation for new Hastings business scheme

We have supported a public consultation for a multi-million pound road and business scheme designed to boost jobs in the south coast town of Hastings.


Media advice around £150M Winchester development controversy

We are providing communications and media advice to the challengers of a £150 million, five-acre modern development proposed for the heart of the ancient city of Winchester.


Kick Start for new company – Ageing With Optimism

We have delivered a ‘Kick Start’ exercise to develop the first marketing programme for Ageing With Optimism – a new company launched to help people get the best out of growing older.


Goldfish marketing – how fast do you need to get your message across?

I’ve just seen stats that the average human attention span is now just eight seconds. (Source: US National Center for Biotechnology Information)


Cancer charity approves new brand & vision

The Mulberry Centre – the west London cancer charity - has formally adopted a 20-year vision and new brand positioning as the outcome of a project led by TK Associates.


Fun for copywriters – tips for bad communicators

Here's an entertaining new parody song and video by US satirist Weird Al Yankovic.