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The Importance of Trusted Sources

Posted by on 21st October 2026

The Importance of Trusted Sources

As something of a lifelong learner, I like to know the latest about everything. But with AI, I’ve had to be much more choosy. The changes are coming so thick and fast that trying to track every one of them feels like a game of whack-a-mole.

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Eight AI tools, five comms briefs: which came out on top?

Posted by on 12th October 2026

Eight AI tools, five comms briefs: which came out on top?

Which AI tool is the best one for PR and comms professionals? There’s a good chance you’re using whichever tool has been approved by your employer, but you may be wondering if there are better options out there. Big Fish Training partner Michael MacLennan decided to find out.

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Finding the on switch again

Posted by Emma Ewing on 20th August 2026

Finding the on switch again

Some people find it almost impossible to switch off. They take the laptop, “just” check a couple of emails, keep half an eye on things and then, before they know it, they are firefighting when they were meant to be drinking coffee/cocktails, building sandcastles, reading a book, doing bombs into the pool or, indeed, communing with goats.

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Finding Brain Space

Posted by Emma Ewing on 30th July 2026

Finding Brain Space

As I’m writing this, my brain is doing its best impression of a browser with far too many tabs open. From the conversations I’ve been having recently, I know I’m not the only one whose “thinking work” is colliding with summer life admin.

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From AI FOMO to AI Focus

Posted by Emma Ewing on 6th July 2026

From AI FOMO to AI Focus

In a week where AI is consuming a lot of my brain (we’ve got two public AI courses running), I’ve noticed a familiar theme coming up again and again in conversations with comms and PR people. It’s the pressure to stay “up to date” with AI.

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Learning to let go as a manager

Posted by Emma Ewing on 6th June 2026

Learning to let go as a manager

When being hands-on starts to hold back your team. An emotionally intelligent manager is strong enough and disciplined enough to recognise when oversight and guidance tips over into rigidity or even (gasp) micromanaging.

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Getting Past the Ghosts

Posted by Emma Ewing on 5th June 2026

Getting Past the Ghosts

If you find that you spend too much time trying to persuade people to make a decision, send you something, or sign off on approval then welcome to the club. There’s a lot of members.

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Transform Your Time Management with AI

Posted by Emma Ewing on 1st June 2026

Transform Your Time Management with AI

The ability to simultaneously juggle competing priorities can be one of the biggest challenges of the job, whether you’re agency-side or in-house. AI can be primed to help.

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Free Webinar Recording: AI Tools on Trial

In our October 2026 webinar, AI comms specialist Michael MacLennan gave the same five everyday communications briefs to eight AI tools. Each tool had one attempt per brief. All eight tools then marked every entry blind, and Michael marked them himself.

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AI Resources for PR Professionals

We keep up to date with AI by following the AI experts who also understand our industry. Here is our list of people on LinkedIn and elsewhere who are both comms insiders and authorities on AI.

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Internal Communications Training

Based on real-world scenarios and proven practices, these on-demand courses crafted specifically for internal comms will help fuel your confidence, productivity, and knowledge.

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Free Webinar Recording: Beyond the Prompt

Join us for a lunch and learn with special guest and Big Fish Training partner Emanuela 'Manny' Giangregorio, international trainer, management consultant and creator of the AI Project Governance Framework, accredited by APMG International.

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AI for Account Executives

Focused on day-to-day productivity, helping junior team members work faster, smarter and with more confidence. This training course covers effective prompting, writing support (press releases, pitches, client emails), research acceleration, task management, and building judgment about when AI helps and when it doesn't.

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Big Fish Balance

A programme of mental health and wellness sessions for PR and communications professionals, led by expert trainers who understand the unique pressures of your industry.

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