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?
‘Pop-up’ car parks and the future of property on show in Perth
Car parks that are assembled in only days? It doesn't seem so far-fetched when you think of the disruptive age in which we live.
Automation, artificial intelligence and the modern workplace
For centuries, debate has raged about whether machines will take over our jobs. But are our fears legitimate?
Communities and transparency the winners in contribution policy changes
Changes to developer-funded contributions will be a welcome boost for communities and homebuyers.
ASIC’s new look: how much should a rebrand cost?
On rare occasions, my profession gets dragged into the media spotlight. This week, my colleagues and I were inundated with requests (OK, perhaps three) for our thoughts on revelations about the cost of the ASIC logo refresh. Friends asked our opinion on whether we thought the cost was justified and they joined the chorus of “it cost how much?” commentary, with much tut-tutting over government ‘waste’. It’s easy to confuse questions of worth and cost. Value does not fit squarely within the boundaries of price and sometimes value and cost are not related in the slightest. So, when we ask, “what
‘Rising torrent’ of concern threatens to swamp aged care providers in bad news
The Aged Care Royal Commission will hear from recipients of aged care and their families at each of its public hearings around the country. For aged care providers this confirms that the next two years may see the industry dealing with a steady stream of bad news stories. The challenge for individual providers will be to maintain the confidence of their clients and other stakeholders while examples of abuse and sub-standard care are continuously brought to public attention. At the Royal Commission’s preliminary hearing in Adelaide, Commissioner Lynelle Briggs AO said there had been a “rising torrent” of concern that the aged
Three reasons why you need to engage communities as well as politicians
Navigating your path through government engagement on any project can be a daunting task. Between departments and agencies, ministers, policy advisers, public servants, industry groups and lobbyists, there are plenty of reasons why you might feel lost. While the Government Relations team at Cannings Purple is here to guide you through these engagements, it is important not to forget about engaging with the community. Here are three reasons why: Politicians expect it: When we meet with politicians to talk about clients’ project/issues, there’s one question we are inevitably asked: “have you spoken to the community?” If the answer is “yes” and you
How the resources industry keeps Queensland ticking over
With the recent budget update in Queensland and large projects such as Adani’s Carmichael Coal mine poised to start, it’s timely to take stock of the importance of the resources industry to the state. According to Queensland Resources Council (QRC) industry data, gathered from its full-member companies (those who are in production), one in every eight jobs and one in every $5 spent in Queensland is directly related to the mining and resources industry. The QRC estimates the industry supports some 14,200 businesses and direct expenditure data indicates the contribution of mining and resources companies to the Queensland economy in 2017/2018
When technology says ‘no’ to your ‘dirty’ name
Warning: the following story contains lots of rude words — sort of. It’s not that they are really rude, but more that they don’t fit the strict rules imposed by our digital world. You know, the kinds of rules that seek to clean up websites, stop smutty posts being added on Facebook, or prevent you writing body parts randomly on forms instead of your real name. And that’s the kind of thinking that caught out Natalie Weiner. https://twitter.com/natalieweiner/status/1034533245839450113 Natalie, as we will call her to get this post through your spam filter, wasn’t alone. Her pain was shared by James Butts, Ben Schmuck, several blokes named
Is your brand accidentally trendy? Here’s our story
It’s been a good year to be purple. Heck, it was even officially named the colour of the year. Sure the Pantone colour of the year is technically Ultra Violet, but in the light of our own branding, we are happy to claim it (and assume our competitors are green with envy). The last time we got so excited was back in 1999, when Pantone nominated Cerulean as “colour of the millennium”, with the optimistic hope that it would herald a new age in which “consumers will be seeking inner peace and spiritual fulfillment”. According to Pantone, Ultra Violet (also known as Pantone 18-3838) is
Ten steps to getting the most out of Twitter for your business
So, you’ve signed up to Twitter and to your disappointment no one is reading your tweets or responding to your brilliant insights. It’s a common complaint for many Twitter users: if you’re not already famous, no one is listening to anything you say. So, to help you get a little more out of the platform here are some top tips to assist you with being heard. Use your real name If you want to build a professional network and for people to take you seriously, you need to use your real name. People are much more likely to trust you and what
Six ingredients to a healthy brand
Here are some simple and easy tips for optimising your existing brand or developing a new one. Don’t try to do everything in one logo There are many things I love to eat. I love a great, thin crust pizza with a simple range of ingredients. I also love big, fluffy waffles covered in chocolate ice-cream and one thing I can never go past is my mum’s pumpkin soup. However, just because I love all these individual foods doesn’t mean I can cram all the flavours together to make a super food. Indeed, quite the opposite. What I would end up