Francesca Carpanini
@francescacarpanini.bsky.social
Chartered PR practitioner, who is all about telling beautiful stories for organisations with purpose. CIPR Cymru committee secretary. Outside of that, I'm a bookworm, dog, and horse owner, wife.
With one dog terrified of fireworks and three horses that aren't overly joyful at the bangs, I'm all for silent fireworks so that people can enjoy the light display. Without risking the lives of animals.
Like clockwork, we can soon expect another raft of harrowing news updates of petrified, injured or dead animals, and with them repeated calls to restrict the sale and use of fireworks falling on deaf ears ✍️ Stephen Price
Fireworks: A selfish pastime in need of change
Stephen Price Walking to my car the other night with the dogs in tow, I jolted as I heard the first firework of the season. With two weeks to go until bonfire night, it should have been on my radar, b...
wp.me
October 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
With one dog terrified of fireworks and three horses that aren't overly joyful at the bangs, I'm all for silent fireworks so that people can enjoy the light display. Without risking the lives of animals.
Reposted by Francesca Carpanini
More abandoned dogs in poor condition are being picked up and rehoming them is becoming harder, councillors have been told
City sees increase in number of stray and abandoned dogs
Richard Youle, local democracy reporter More abandoned dogs in poor condition are being picked up and rehoming them is becoming harder, councillors have been told. Rising vets’ bills could be a factor...
nation.cymru
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
More abandoned dogs in poor condition are being picked up and rehoming them is becoming harder, councillors have been told
It's great to see a stunt that looks to cause a reaction, more than just digital engagement or the number of shares. PR stunts still have their place and it's using them to create a conversation & being bold in the story you're telling.
📢 PR Stunt Alert: In a world glued to screens, Polaroid just shouted “Go outside.” And weirdly, it worked. Nostalgia’s back - maybe people will stop clubbing with their phones in their hands next too?
Polaroid’s new campaign pushes back against the reign of screens and AI, and celebrates analog
"The Camera for an Analog Life" campaign - to launch Polaroid’s newest camera, Flip - directly tackles digital exhaustion and offers a fresh antidote to digital overload
press.polaroid.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's great to see a stunt that looks to cause a reaction, more than just digital engagement or the number of shares. PR stunts still have their place and it's using them to create a conversation & being bold in the story you're telling.
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🚀 Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion 🚀
This month’s Connect & Share session will be led by Nazish Bhaiwala, who specialises in helping people to overcome Imposter Syndrome at work
📅 30th July | 12:00-13:00
Register now 👉 buff.ly/qMgrsgg
This month’s Connect & Share session will be led by Nazish Bhaiwala, who specialises in helping people to overcome Imposter Syndrome at work
📅 30th July | 12:00-13:00
Register now 👉 buff.ly/qMgrsgg
July 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚀 Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion 🚀
This month’s Connect & Share session will be led by Nazish Bhaiwala, who specialises in helping people to overcome Imposter Syndrome at work
📅 30th July | 12:00-13:00
Register now 👉 buff.ly/qMgrsgg
This month’s Connect & Share session will be led by Nazish Bhaiwala, who specialises in helping people to overcome Imposter Syndrome at work
📅 30th July | 12:00-13:00
Register now 👉 buff.ly/qMgrsgg
Made it to the end of my first week as Head of Comms for Cardiff Capital Region. It's an incredible role, a great team & so many brilliant stories about innovation, investment & growth to tell. It's where to start! #NewJob
July 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Made it to the end of my first week as Head of Comms for Cardiff Capital Region. It's an incredible role, a great team & so many brilliant stories about innovation, investment & growth to tell. It's where to start! #NewJob
It was great to launch our "In Conversation" CIPR Cymru events with @itvcymruwales.bsky.social Rob Osborne yesterday. What stood out for me was that we must be authentic in how we tell our stories. Thanks to my co-host Mark Woods.
June 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
It was great to launch our "In Conversation" CIPR Cymru events with @itvcymruwales.bsky.social Rob Osborne yesterday. What stood out for me was that we must be authentic in how we tell our stories. Thanks to my co-host Mark Woods.
I think what gets me is the "I just needed someone to listen for five minutes." It was an honour to meet Gavin & hear his story. We all have our mental health struggles & someone listening can be the start of something better.
As it's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we wanted to share Gavin's story. A veteran, who after a PTSD diagnosis found himself homeless & living in his truck, he talks about how his home at our Royal Victoria Court community has given him a new start.
Watch it here: youtu.be/t3g75q-QOR4
Watch it here: youtu.be/t3g75q-QOR4
Gavin's Story
YouTube video by Tirion Homes
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I think what gets me is the "I just needed someone to listen for five minutes." It was an honour to meet Gavin & hear his story. We all have our mental health struggles & someone listening can be the start of something better.
As it is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I want to say a massive thank you to CIPR Influence @cipr.co.uk for including me amongst some amazing #Comms #PR professionals exploring how we boost our mental health.
You can read it here: influenceonline.co.uk//2025/05/02/...
You can read it here: influenceonline.co.uk//2025/05/02/...
How do PR professionals boost their mental health?
influenceonline.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 8:38 AM
As it is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I want to say a massive thank you to CIPR Influence @cipr.co.uk for including me amongst some amazing #Comms #PR professionals exploring how we boost our mental health.
You can read it here: influenceonline.co.uk//2025/05/02/...
You can read it here: influenceonline.co.uk//2025/05/02/...
It's days and views like this that can remind me that taking a break from the pressures of work is so vitally important. That stepping away, enjoying the peace, can make all the difference.
April 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It's days and views like this that can remind me that taking a break from the pressures of work is so vitally important. That stepping away, enjoying the peace, can make all the difference.
I am so proud to be included in this @cipr.co.uk blog for International Women's Day and advice that I would pass on... thank you so much CIPR 💓
www.influenceonline.co.uk/2025/03/05/a...
www.influenceonline.co.uk/2025/03/05/a...
Advice I would pass onto PR professionals
www.influenceonline.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I am so proud to be included in this @cipr.co.uk blog for International Women's Day and advice that I would pass on... thank you so much CIPR 💓
www.influenceonline.co.uk/2025/03/05/a...
www.influenceonline.co.uk/2025/03/05/a...
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"This groundbreaking research should be a wake-up call to industry leaders to ask what they are going to do to change the experience of women working in public relations for the better."
@advitapatel.bsky.social on the launch of the new 'Missing Women' study.
Find out more: bit.ly/4hbY9CR
@advitapatel.bsky.social on the launch of the new 'Missing Women' study.
Find out more: bit.ly/4hbY9CR
March 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"This groundbreaking research should be a wake-up call to industry leaders to ask what they are going to do to change the experience of women working in public relations for the better."
@advitapatel.bsky.social on the launch of the new 'Missing Women' study.
Find out more: bit.ly/4hbY9CR
@advitapatel.bsky.social on the launch of the new 'Missing Women' study.
Find out more: bit.ly/4hbY9CR
I was really pleased to support Tirion Homes through this rebrand. To see their values evolve & be represented with an updated tone of voice, colour palette and more to suit their ambitions. One for the career highlights.
Today marks a new day for Tirion Homes as we launch our new brand. Our purpose remains the same, it's all about creating communities that our residents can be proud of.
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youtu.be/_rpoKn6eg84
The Tirion Homes Story
YouTube video by Tirion Homes
youtu.be
March 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I was really pleased to support Tirion Homes through this rebrand. To see their values evolve & be represented with an updated tone of voice, colour palette and more to suit their ambitions. One for the career highlights.
Just a quick update following the CIPR announcement today that regional PRide Awards are to end. We've got good news that in Wales, the #CIPRCymruAwards are not going anywhere, and the Wales committee will be launching the 2025 Awards in the Spring. Watch 👀 this space.
December 18, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Just a quick update following the CIPR announcement today that regional PRide Awards are to end. We've got good news that in Wales, the #CIPRCymruAwards are not going anywhere, and the Wales committee will be launching the 2025 Awards in the Spring. Watch 👀 this space.
Reposted by Francesca Carpanini
Cadbury has been using the same campaign since 2018 cause it works: Dialling up ‘brand difference’ helps Cadbury's top festive ad consumer ranking.
www.marketingweek.com/cadbury-tops... #ads
www.marketingweek.com/cadbury-tops... #ads
Dialling up ‘brand difference’ helps Cadbury top festive ad consumer ranking
Cadbury’s ‘Secret Santa’ ad is performing best for brand difference and meaningfulness, according to new data from Kantar.
www.marketingweek.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Cadbury has been using the same campaign since 2018 cause it works: Dialling up ‘brand difference’ helps Cadbury's top festive ad consumer ranking.
www.marketingweek.com/cadbury-tops... #ads
www.marketingweek.com/cadbury-tops... #ads
Reposted by Francesca Carpanini
