Rod Cartwright
@rodcartwright.bsky.social
Husband, dad, PR and comms practitioner, issues and crisis specialist. Principal, Rod Cartwright Consulting.
Please pause for thought, before you like, comment or share content on Air India Flight AI171.
Some thoughts on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Some thoughts on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Air India Flight AI171: pause for thought before you like, comment or share | Rod Cartwright
Air India Flight AI171: pause for thought before you like, comment or share
After any tragedy - particularly one of the magnitude of yesterday's terrible events in Ahmedabad - it is human nature...
www.linkedin.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Please pause for thought, before you like, comment or share content on Air India Flight AI171.
Some thoughts on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Some thoughts on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
You don't want to miss this one!
Join us for our webinar at 12 noon BST on 19/5 when we will explore how communications professionals can help their organisations navigate the fast changing landscape of DEI shorturl.at/oLj8x
May 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
You don't want to miss this one!
A sign of our times and a sign for our times
May 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
A sign of our times and a sign for our times
Hello, Blue Skyers. I've been a bit quiet since joining, so just saying hello again.
What did I miss and has anyone worked out the equivalent of Tweeps?
What did I miss and has anyone worked out the equivalent of Tweeps?
April 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Hello, Blue Skyers. I've been a bit quiet since joining, so just saying hello again.
What did I miss and has anyone worked out the equivalent of Tweeps?
What did I miss and has anyone worked out the equivalent of Tweeps?
Some very early thoughts on the unfolding situation at Heathrow (and around the world) vis @ciprcrisiscomm.bsky.social.
www.linkedin.com/posts/cipr-c...
www.linkedin.com/posts/cipr-c...
Heathrow airport closed live: Counter-terror police investigate Heathrow… | CIPR Crisis Communications Network
Heathrow Airport is in chaos ✈️
As news of the devastating fire and power outage continues to unfold, our Committee members have been discussing the…
www.linkedin.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Some very early thoughts on the unfolding situation at Heathrow (and around the world) vis @ciprcrisiscomm.bsky.social.
www.linkedin.com/posts/cipr-c...
www.linkedin.com/posts/cipr-c...
Sky News: never wrong for long 🙄
March 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Sky News: never wrong for long 🙄
Human being died. Families are in morning. And yet the political game-playing continues. I have no words.
www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...
www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...
Trump rails against DEI after deadly D.C. plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter, President Donald Trump put the blame on Federal Aviation Administration's diversity, equity and inclus...
www.nbcnews.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Human being died. Families are in morning. And yet the political game-playing continues. I have no words.
www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...
www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...
Reposted by Rod Cartwright
People around the world are angry. They're losing their trust in business. They feel the rich have rigged the system. They believe they're the victims of discrimination.
And a growing number endorse violence in the cause of fighting back.
And a growing number endorse violence in the cause of fighting back.
Widespread grievance around the world means that growing numbers are willing to embrace “hostile activism,” even violence, to achieve their aims.
Edelman Trust Barometer: Welcome to the Age of Grievance
Widespread grievance around the world means that growing numbers are willing to embrace “hostile activism,” even violence, to achieve their aims.
www.provokemedia.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
People around the world are angry. They're losing their trust in business. They feel the rich have rigged the system. They believe they're the victims of discrimination.
And a growing number endorse violence in the cause of fighting back.
And a growing number endorse violence in the cause of fighting back.
For the CIPR Crisis Communication's Network's first event of 2025,
we'll be in conversation with Rupert Younger - founder and director of Oxford University's Centre for Corporate Reputation.
Do join us on the morning of President Elect Trump's second inauguration!
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
we'll be in conversation with Rupert Younger - founder and director of Oxford University's Centre for Corporate Reputation.
Do join us on the morning of President Elect Trump's second inauguration!
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: #reputation #risk #resilience #trust #issues #issuesmanagement #crisis…
CIPR Crisis Communications Network: In Conversation with Rupert Younger, 9.00 - 9.45 GMT, Monday 20th January
I'm delighted that the CIPR Crisis…
www.linkedin.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
For the CIPR Crisis Communication's Network's first event of 2025,
we'll be in conversation with Rupert Younger - founder and director of Oxford University's Centre for Corporate Reputation.
Do join us on the morning of President Elect Trump's second inauguration!
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
we'll be in conversation with Rupert Younger - founder and director of Oxford University's Centre for Corporate Reputation.
Do join us on the morning of President Elect Trump's second inauguration!
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
We're excited to unveil a truly stellar judging panel for the new Independent Impact 50 awards.
Entries are open until 23.59 on 10th January, so do get your submission in early.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Entries are open until 23.59 on 10th January, so do get your submission in early.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: The Independent Impact 50 Judging Panel 2024 | 25 comments
Announcing the Independent Impact 50 Judging Panel!
Last week, we announced a new awards programme called the Independent Impact 50 - a long-overude showcase… | 25 comments on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
December 11, 2024 at 12:10 PM
We're excited to unveil a truly stellar judging panel for the new Independent Impact 50 awards.
Entries are open until 23.59 on 10th January, so do get your submission in early.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Entries are open until 23.59 on 10th January, so do get your submission in early.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Reposted by Rod Cartwright
➡We are proud to support 'The Independent Impact 50,' a new awards programme celebrating the achievements of the PR industry’s independent practitioners.
Founders: @rodcartwright.bsky.social ght.bsky.social and @prcavalry.bsky.social.
Find out more: newsroom.prca.org.uk/pressrelease...
Founders: @rodcartwright.bsky.social ght.bsky.social and @prcavalry.bsky.social.
Find out more: newsroom.prca.org.uk/pressrelease...
December 2, 2024 at 4:24 PM
➡We are proud to support 'The Independent Impact 50,' a new awards programme celebrating the achievements of the PR industry’s independent practitioners.
Founders: @rodcartwright.bsky.social ght.bsky.social and @prcavalry.bsky.social.
Find out more: newsroom.prca.org.uk/pressrelease...
Founders: @rodcartwright.bsky.social ght.bsky.social and @prcavalry.bsky.social.
Find out more: newsroom.prca.org.uk/pressrelease...
Alongside Nigel Sarbutts, excited to announe the launch of the Independent Impact 50 Awards, the definitive guide to the leading lights in independent PR practice - now open for entries.
Please enter or encourage your freelancer of choice to do so! theimpact50.com
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Please enter or encourage your freelancer of choice to do so! theimpact50.com
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: #publicrelations #pr #communication #communications #freelance #freelancer…
The new 'Independent Impact 50' Awards is open for entries!
Together with Nigel Sarbutts of the The PR Cavalry, I’m genuinely delighted to announce the launch…
www.linkedin.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Alongside Nigel Sarbutts, excited to announe the launch of the Independent Impact 50 Awards, the definitive guide to the leading lights in independent PR practice - now open for entries.
Please enter or encourage your freelancer of choice to do so! theimpact50.com
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Please enter or encourage your freelancer of choice to do so! theimpact50.com
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Great to chat all things
issues, crisis, risk and resilience with Doug Downs on the Stories and Strategies podcast.
Our focus was on the human imperative in crisis management and critical human infrastructure in crisis communication.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
issues, crisis, risk and resilience with Doug Downs on the Stories and Strategies podcast.
Our focus was on the human imperative in crisis management and critical human infrastructure in crisis communication.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
Rod Cartwright on LinkedIn: #reputation #risk #resilience #crsisis #issues #issuesmanagement…
Stories and Strategies Podcast: The Human Element in Crisis Communication
It was great to spend time talking to Doug Downs, SCMP for the excellent Stories and…
www.linkedin.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Great to chat all things
issues, crisis, risk and resilience with Doug Downs on the Stories and Strategies podcast.
Our focus was on the human imperative in crisis management and critical human infrastructure in crisis communication.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
issues, crisis, risk and resilience with Doug Downs on the Stories and Strategies podcast.
Our focus was on the human imperative in crisis management and critical human infrastructure in crisis communication.
www.linkedin.com/posts/rod-ca...
On mastering the paso doble: “I’ve found the best thing to do is pretend you need to go the toilet and keep your cheeks clenched.”
Truly inspiring (and handy guidance for our times more generally? 😂)
Truly inspiring (and handy guidance for our times more generally? 😂)
‘Strictly terrified me!’ Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the show
‘Strictly terrified me!’ Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the show
After weeks of astonishing performances and easy wit, the comic is the bookies’ favourite to win. He talks about the privilege of being the first blind person to appear – and how his daughter changed his outlook on life
For quite a while, Chris…
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:29 AM
On mastering the paso doble: “I’ve found the best thing to do is pretend you need to go the toilet and keep your cheeks clenched.”
Truly inspiring (and handy guidance for our times more generally? 😂)
Truly inspiring (and handy guidance for our times more generally? 😂)
A former colleague had a genuine phobia about cold baked beans.
Anyone got one they fancy sharing?
Anyone got one they fancy sharing?
The truth about food phobias – and why they’re a lot scarier than you realise
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
The truth about food phobias – and why they’re a lot scarier than you realise
Assume that having a phobia of a particular food means just disliking it? Think again. Charlotte Cripps meets people who’ve had their lives turned upside down
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 7:24 AM
A former colleague had a genuine phobia about cold baked beans.
Anyone got one they fancy sharing?
Anyone got one they fancy sharing?
An important development that @cipr-global.bsky.social has shifted its social focus (or at least one of them) from X to @bsky.app
Hello Bluesky.
Today we've announced our decision to cease proactively posting on X due to concerns over governance, declining engagement, and the proliferation of misinformation.
Find out more in our statement and follow us here for updates: newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-to-ceas...
Today we've announced our decision to cease proactively posting on X due to concerns over governance, declining engagement, and the proliferation of misinformation.
Find out more in our statement and follow us here for updates: newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-to-ceas...
November 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM
An important development that @cipr-global.bsky.social has shifted its social focus (or at least one of them) from X to @bsky.app
Suggested monthly reading. Terrific new initiative from @jesperandersen.bsky.social.
Thank you, friend 🙏
Thank you, friend 🙏
Introducing: The Executive Brief 📄 👀
A new monthly commentary where I try to connect the dots between a number of great reports and studies on #PR, #communication and #ai #artificialintelligence.
This is a 'soft launch' - the concept is still in development. 😉
www.linkedin.com/pulse/execut...
A new monthly commentary where I try to connect the dots between a number of great reports and studies on #PR, #communication and #ai #artificialintelligence.
This is a 'soft launch' - the concept is still in development. 😉
www.linkedin.com/pulse/execut...
The Executive Brief #1 - November 2024
The accelerating shifts in how and where audiences consume news is forcing corporate communication to rethink Public Relations and media strategies and learn to operate in new channels and formats. At...
www.linkedin.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Suggested monthly reading. Terrific new initiative from @jesperandersen.bsky.social.
Thank you, friend 🙏
Thank you, friend 🙏
I mean, she may have a point 🤔
I’m still amazed people think Project 2025 isn’t going to happen. Nobody writes a 920 page manifesto and then at the very end says, “just kidding!”
November 24, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I mean, she may have a point 🤔
A remarkable community of interest - with numerous specialist sub-groups - brilliantly moderated.
Round-up from last week’s WhatsApp chats I host for cool people in media and comms.
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
A remarkable community of interest - with numerous specialist sub-groups - brilliantly moderated.
Even the good Lord has migrated 😂
Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
November 24, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Even the good Lord has migrated 😂
From eight hours here on @bsky.app, I'm loving the apparent warmth, positivity and lack of aggression.
But how do we balance that with the importance of avoiding a complete self-affirming bubble of beliefs and having learning conversations involving disagreeing agreeably on points of difference.
But how do we balance that with the importance of avoiding a complete self-affirming bubble of beliefs and having learning conversations involving disagreeing agreeably on points of difference.
November 23, 2024 at 7:55 PM
From eight hours here on @bsky.app, I'm loving the apparent warmth, positivity and lack of aggression.
But how do we balance that with the importance of avoiding a complete self-affirming bubble of beliefs and having learning conversations involving disagreeing agreeably on points of difference.
But how do we balance that with the importance of avoiding a complete self-affirming bubble of beliefs and having learning conversations involving disagreeing agreeably on points of difference.
Well, the world, their partner, their milkman and frankly everyone else is heading for @bsky.app, so who am I to argue?!
Is there a collective noun for folks on here, like 'Tweeps' was once a thing?
Is there a collective noun for folks on here, like 'Tweeps' was once a thing?
November 23, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Well, the world, their partner, their milkman and frankly everyone else is heading for @bsky.app, so who am I to argue?!
Is there a collective noun for folks on here, like 'Tweeps' was once a thing?
Is there a collective noun for folks on here, like 'Tweeps' was once a thing?