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New data shows AI praised in media but criticised on social platforms

Commsadmin

November 16, 2025

A report from Medianet has laid bare the delicate balance Australian organisations must strike as they roll out Artificial Intelligence…

Telling stories without centring yourself

Commsadmin

November 16, 2025

In corporate communication, intent matters—but impact matters more. Audiences have grown increasingly alert to messaging that feels self-congratulatory, overly polished…

Telcos urged to pass on benefits of reduced spectrum fees

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November 16, 2025

ACCAN urges telcos to reinvest savings from reduced spectrum licence fees into services that directly benefit consumers, rather than keeping…

Consumers need a single source of truth on network outages, says ACCAN

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November 16, 2025

ACCAN says Australians deserve transparent information on telco outages and is calling for a public register to show where and…

New outage register to strengthen trust in Australia’s telco services

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November 16, 2025

ACCAN has welcomed the Government’s plan to introduce public outage registers following repeated network failures. Once implemented by sector regulator…

How to write about progress without greenwashing

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November 4, 2025

Communicating genuine progress means balancing pride with honesty. When organisations overstate achievements or gloss over limitations, they risk losing trust….

Government moves to strengthen Triple Zero system after Optus outage

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October 27, 2025

Australians are outraged by the recent Optus outage that caused more than 600 Triple Zero calls to fail. The law…

Study reveals trust gap in Australia’s digital government experience

Adrianne Saplagio

October 27, 2025

New research from Publicis Sapient reveals that one in three Australians aren’t engaging with online government services, not due to…

Navigating AI’s reputation risk: Lessons from CBA, Telstra and Australia’s top CEOs

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

A new Medianet report reveals how Australian media frames AI and work, and the reputational risks for companies using it….

Ethical AI in communication: A future-ready skill

Commsadmin

October 9, 2025

AI is reshaping the way communication professionals work. From automated content generation to data-driven audience insights, it’s helping teams move…

What to avoid when using AI in public-facing content

Commsadmin

October 9, 2025

AI tools have become a valuable addition to the communicator’s toolkit. They can help draft content, craft social posts, and…

What every comms team should know about AI-generated misinformation

Commsadmin

October 9, 2025

The rise of AI-generated video and voice content has transformed how organisations communicate—but it has also created new risks. Deepfakes,…

Are your AI tools creating misleading content?

Commsadmin

October 9, 2025

AI-generated content has quickly become a go-to resource for communicators. It can draft articles, summarise reports, and even suggest headlines…

Avoiding bias in AI-powered communication tools

Commsadmin

October 9, 2025

AI is now a common part of communication work—writing headlines, analysing audience data, and generating ideas at scale. With that…

How to use AI responsibly in communications

Commsadmin

September 30, 2025

AI is now woven into the way many organisations communicate, whether through automated emails, social media scheduling, or customer chatbots….

What modern crisis communication looks like today

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August 30, 2025

Crisis communication has always been about protecting reputation, maintaining trust, and providing clarity in moments of uncertainty. However, the landscape…

Managing misinformation during a crisis

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August 30, 2025

Misinformation has become one of the greatest challenges for communicators in the digital age. When a crisis strikes, unverified claims…

How to keep your audience informed without fuelling panic

Commsadmin

August 30, 2025

During times of uncertainty, the way information is shared can either calm a community or intensify fear. Communication professionals often…

Building trust through transparent data storytelling

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July 14, 2025

For communicators, building trust isn’t just about crafting the perfect message. It’s also about showing your work—opening up the data…

Why feedback loops are essential for community growth

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June 25, 2025

In communications, listening is just as important as speaking—especially when building communities that thrive. While flashy campaigns and polished messaging…