Perth needs to aim big and grab the opportunity on its doorstep
Despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recently released Hashtag Perth report delivers a range of recommendations that are very timely.
Why media is changing for good and also chasing ‘good news’ stories
A panel of experts from three major Australian media companies says the art of journalism has likely changed permanently as a result of the coronavirus.
Putting your best face forward in a webinar-heavy world
We’re living in a world where it’s easier and more useful than ever before to put ourselves on video.
Property leaders welcome ‘game-changing’ kickstart for construction industry
High-profile WA property industry leaders have welcomed government stimulus packages that could total more than $1 billion and inject much-needed life into the State’s construction sector.
Now is the time to start telling your good news story
It’s difficult to imagine another event that might present such a challenge for our health and economic systems as COVID-19 has. But there is an opportunity to tell another story - your story.
Property industry gives thumbs-up to major WA planning reforms
Property industry leaders have voiced support for a raft of planning reforms introduced to Parliament on Wednesday.
Making in-house support work post COVID-19
The big story of the past three months has been about disruption — it’s a story that every business, big or small, has shared.
Why energy is central to WA’s COVID-19 recovery
Energy expert Richard Harris looks at one potentially vital relief policy that still lies untouched in our State.
COVID-19: the economic road ahead – how do we recover?
The Prime Minister is right in saying that we need to find new ways of growing our economy once the pandemic is over. So how do we do it?
The 268 wins major international communications award
Cannings Purple has become the first communications consultancy based in WA to be recognised at the Gold Quill Awards.
New guideline for greenhouse gas emissions as good as you can get
The WA Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) guideline for greenhouse gas emissions is the document many have been waiting for.
Is voluntary administration the end for Virgin or a way to a new beginning?
Our second airline is going into administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be grounded into the future.
COVID-19: dodge the Zoom Bombers and get your webinars right
By choosing the right web conferencing tool for your needs and following some simple security steps, you can unlock a whole new world of face-to-face communications for your employees, clients, customers and other stakeholders.
COVID-19: the WA Government’s $1 billion response
Impacted households, small businesses and community groups will all be eligible for assistance under the latest State Government assistance measures.
A checklist for leaders to communicate through COVID-19
Leaders must act swiftly, decisively and compassionately if businesses are to keep continuity through and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: the challenge for schools and the latest economic stimulus measures
In an ever-evolving situation, our schools face some tough questions around how they communicate and when they do it.
COVID-19 means we must communicate better than ever
There are crucial differences between communicating in an ‘ordinary’ crisis and communicating in a pandemic.
The 268 Podcast: why do I really need a website?
It’s generally agreed that you’re dead in the water unless you can offer customers, clients and other stakeholders a website that is easy to find and use. But the journey can be more complicated than you think.
Our experts predict the biggest trends of 2020
Cannings Purple experts take a look into the crystal ball and forecast the trends they expect to see emerging in months to come.
Don’t shoot the messenger: our world relies on it
The rise and rise of messenger apps seemingly knows no bounds. And it might only just be getting started.
The how-to-guide for a successful Canberra lobbying trip
A trip to Canberra to engage with politicians can be a daunting prospect - so we've broken down the process of finding success in the nation's capital.
Pods, parking and moving on from the Milk Arrowroots – your AGM reimagined
If you're treating your annual general meeting as nothing more than a box-ticking exercise, it might be time you did something else - and thought outside the box.
How the Matagarup Bridge was built – with the community
Construction of Perth's latest piece of iconic infrastructure took place in plain sight - but what happened behind the scenes was just as important.
‘Nowhere in the world is as important as WA in this space’
If anybody needed an additional reminder of WA’s place in the new energy and battery materials pecking order, then it came this week.
When WeWork doesn’t work – what next for the property sector?
As WeWork's woes dominate the headlines, questions abound around what they mean to the co-working space and the property industry as a whole.
Tackling the cultural divide is a key to Asian economic success
A largely intangible part of the WA Government's new Asian Engagement Strategy may prove to be the key to its success.
Why a piece of my heart belongs to Africa
Peta Baldwin was a 'green and naive' Aussie when she headed to South Africa in 2000, expecting to stay a couple of years at most. Nine years later, she and her husband had to be dragged out of the country 'kicking and screaming.'
WA Government promises to work with industry to achieve zero emissions target
The new policy pledges to work with all sectors of the WA economy as it strives to achieve the net zero target by 2050.
Stories told (and sold) in Noosa point towards Diggers
Know your story. Own your story. Tell your story. Those are non-negotiables for any mining company in the modern investment environment.
Cyber hacked: who ya gonna call?
It's one of the most frightening scenarios facing any business. But where do you start when it comes to putting things right?