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My review of a popular viral video is up at Social Samosa, a storehouse of social media campaigns and case studies. In the commentary I share perspectives on what make viral videos click. Read and let me know what you think.

As Binu and Seema try to understand if their organization is ready for internal social media integration it helps to read the signs that can enable stakeholders to make the right decision. Very often organizations implement social media without fully gauging the value it adds and impact it can deliver. It can also be possible […]

This question plagues many internal communicators today. While social media is growing leaps and bounds there are many reasons for organizations to be skeptical of its usage internally. Many fear loss of control, inability to manage employee voice and can’t comprehend how to tackle internal social media crises when the hit. Here is a case […]

Being relevant and credible takes effort and time. Meena is feeling the heat since she isn’t prepared. As one leader who viewed this post commented on Linkedin  – ‘has she involved the client in planning?’. A great point indeed. So here is what Meena can probably do better sell her campaign and setting up her […]

Very often internal communicators come up with great ideas and solutions that solve stakeholders’ problems. However, these solutions sometimes don’t get buy-in from stakeholders for reasons that seem beyond the communicator’s comprehension. Or at least it feels that way. Here is a case of Meena, an internal communicator who has been invited to recommend ways […]

Is a senior leader expected to be in your office shortly? Keen to add value with internal communications and make the most of your leader’s time? Planning leadership visits can be a scramble unless you set clear objectives, craft effective plans and define success measures. Such visits can take up a whole lot of time […]

Have an important announcement to make? Need to get your employees aligned on your company’s message? Have lots of information to share? Don’t have funds to engage an agency or an in-house designer? Make it easier for your audiences to digest your messages and engage directly by turning to ‘infographics’. Infographics are increasingly becoming a […]

So, now you started a discussion. Your readers have begun engaging with your topic. But, how do you ensure your readers continue the dialogue? How can you make your discussion sticky? My earlier post discussed ways to create and launch your online dialogue.  In this post I share thoughts on sustaining interest among your readers. […]

You want to get a discussion started on an online forum, internal or external, but are unsure how to go about it. Will readers find it relevant? Will they respond and participate? Will it improve your presence online? Here are tips to make your discussion fruitful and engrossing. Have a plan: Identify the community you […]

Leadership changes causing heartburn? Want to have an efficient way to communicate transitions internally? Look up the tips I share in my article ‘Communicating Leadership Changes Effectively’ that got recently published on Simply-Communicate. Here are the key highlights: 1. Address the reason for transition 2. Clarify the plan and process 3. Get ready for media […]