January 2008
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Northern Rock: did the bank’s comms seal its fate?
UPDATED WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY 2008 Disclosure: I was PR manager for one of Northern Rock’s competitors…
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Guardian’s readers’ editor opens details debate
Have you ever wondered why stories in the media include irrelevant details? The Guardian‘s readers’ editor…
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Ertblog: an explanation
Apologies to anyone who has been frustrated by the fact I’m now moderating comments. A month…
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We love 1976
Nostalgia. Wonderful thing, even if it can be as indulgent as Mississippi mud pie. So it’s…
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Time to tackle word inflation
Apologies, this post will upset anyone who hates Lynne Truss and her campaign against poor punctuation…
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Keegan: Nun blesses Kev’s messiah status
Kevin Keegan’s second coming as Newcastle United manager has earned him messiah status amongst many in…
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In praise of National Express East Coast rail service
National Express has taken over Britain’s east coast rail service from GNER. The trains are the…
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In praise of the National Health Service
Britain’s National Health Service is an easy target for critics. The sheer scale of the service…
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Happy new year – and happy birthday, Ertblog!
I was going to wish Ertblog readers a happy new year. But time went by, so…
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When sorry seems the easiest word
Once upon a time, sorry seemed the hardest word for company executives and politicians to say.…