Dan Slee
@danslee.bsky.social
Comms, PR, cricket and Stoke City. Takes slightly wonky pictures.
It's kicking off in Shepton Mallet.
June 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It's kicking off in Shepton Mallet.
Controversial opinion. 1978 was peak year for football kits. Holland, Peru, Scotland, Wales, Ray Clemence's yellow England top and bizarrely... Mexico. This Latin number was made by Levi's. I kid you not.
June 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Controversial opinion. 1978 was peak year for football kits. Holland, Peru, Scotland, Wales, Ray Clemence's yellow England top and bizarrely... Mexico. This Latin number was made by Levi's. I kid you not.
All of a sudden, a World Cup semi-final and two Euros finals under Gareth Southgate doesn't look so bad now does it?
June 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
All of a sudden, a World Cup semi-final and two Euros finals under Gareth Southgate doesn't look so bad now does it?
It's a miracle that nobody was killed in the Liverpool trophy parade incident, thankfully. I've taken a look at the first few hours to see what public sector comms can all learn. danslee.co.uk/2025/06/01/l...
LONG READ: What the Liverpool parade incident can teach you about the internet in 2025
If you want to know how the internet works today just wait for a disaster. It was true in the UK in 2011 when riots brought Twitter into the mainstream as the most important breaking news channel. …
danslee.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
It's a miracle that nobody was killed in the Liverpool trophy parade incident, thankfully. I've taken a look at the first few hours to see what public sector comms can all learn. danslee.co.uk/2025/06/01/l...
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Interesting article by @danslee.bsky.social on Public sector #Comms during a major incident #Liverpool I thought @liverpoolecho.co.uk played it well too. danslee.co.uk/2025/06/01/l...
LONG READ: What the Liverpool parade incident can teach you about the internet in 2025
If you want to know how the internet works today just wait for a disaster. It was true in the UK in 2011 when riots brought Twitter into the mainstream as the most important breaking news channel. …
danslee.co.uk
June 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Interesting article by @danslee.bsky.social on Public sector #Comms during a major incident #Liverpool I thought @liverpoolecho.co.uk played it well too. danslee.co.uk/2025/06/01/l...
Wondering if @lornaprescott.bsky.social would be up for a cup of coffee at that indie cafe in Quarry Bank park because I no longer bump into her and I'm keen to hear how she is faring.
April 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Wondering if @lornaprescott.bsky.social would be up for a cup of coffee at that indie cafe in Quarry Bank park because I no longer bump into her and I'm keen to hear how she is faring.
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Sad to read the news about @podnosh.bsky.social in this post by @danslee.bsky.social. Nick was one of the early pioneers of social media across charities and local government.
Remembering Nick Booth
Last week, I heard that Nick Booth had died and as with so many others who knew him even slightly, it stopped me in my tracks. A couple of weeks before I’d heard that Ben Whitehouse had also passed…
danslee.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Sad to read the news about @podnosh.bsky.social in this post by @danslee.bsky.social. Nick was one of the early pioneers of social media across charities and local government.
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Absolutely barbarism. And anyone calling themselves a Christian – or any supposed Christian group – defending this kind of decision is unworthy of the name. It’s a suicide hotline, ffs.
At RFK Jr’s direction, HHS plans to cut the National Suicide Hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth. In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
www.motherjones.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Absolutely barbarism. And anyone calling themselves a Christian – or any supposed Christian group – defending this kind of decision is unworthy of the name. It’s a suicide hotline, ffs.
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Mothball rather than delete your X account.
Here's a great example of why this is the right way to leave X, shared here by @danslee.bsky.social.
X GAMES: What Center Parcs can teach you about quitting X
Here's a great example of why this is the right way to leave X, shared here by @danslee.bsky.social.
X GAMES: What Center Parcs can teach you about quitting X
X GAMES: What Center Parcs can teach you about quitting X
If you are thinking about your X strategy then the example of Centre Parcs UK shows the need to maybe mothball rather than delete. The woodland residential holiday destination deleted their account…
danslee.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Mothball rather than delete your X account.
Here's a great example of why this is the right way to leave X, shared here by @danslee.bsky.social.
X GAMES: What Center Parcs can teach you about quitting X
Here's a great example of why this is the right way to leave X, shared here by @danslee.bsky.social.
X GAMES: What Center Parcs can teach you about quitting X
Amazing the way Dell have arranged for firmware updates always at the most inconvenient times. That takes real talent. High fives, everyone.
March 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Amazing the way Dell have arranged for firmware updates always at the most inconvenient times. That takes real talent. High fives, everyone.
Why were there supporter's tears when Newcastle United won the League Cup? I don't support their club but I know in that moment they're often thinking of loved ones who would have loved to have been there too.
March 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Why were there supporter's tears when Newcastle United won the League Cup? I don't support their club but I know in that moment they're often thinking of loved ones who would have loved to have been there too.
I've blogged. In 2025, what content can you post from a LinkedIn page that connects? Here's an analysis. You may be surprised to know that a carousel of images tops the list and vertical video follows hard on its heels. danslee.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...
March 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I've blogged. In 2025, what content can you post from a LinkedIn page that connects? Here's an analysis. You may be surprised to know that a carousel of images tops the list and vertical video follows hard on its heels. danslee.co.uk/2025/03/02/i...
It's possible that I'm spending too long in Facebook groups but I'm fighting the urge to add 'Shared DY5, babes' to every repost on all channels.
March 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
It's possible that I'm spending too long in Facebook groups but I'm fighting the urge to add 'Shared DY5, babes' to every repost on all channels.
This dropped into my timeline from a Ukrainian. The moral courage of this country shines through the gloom as America turns dark.
February 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This dropped into my timeline from a Ukrainian. The moral courage of this country shines through the gloom as America turns dark.
Holocaust Memorial Day. It's timely to remember that the Holocaust was planned and executed by people like you and me in a society that celebrated culture. It can happen again.
January 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Holocaust Memorial Day. It's timely to remember that the Holocaust was planned and executed by people like you and me in a society that celebrated culture. It can happen again.
The Sex Pistols 'No Fun'. In a particularly bleak period in local government I motivated the troops by playing this loud one morning. Sometimes you just have to lean into it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K3u...
The Sex Pistols - No Fun - 1/14/1978 - Winterland (Official)
YouTube video by Sex Pistols on MV
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January 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The Sex Pistols 'No Fun'. In a particularly bleak period in local government I motivated the troops by playing this loud one morning. Sometimes you just have to lean into it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K3u...
Tony Slattery was the funniest comedian of his generation until he disappeared.
In 2019, he re-emerged to give an interview that spoke of childhood trauma a lifetime drinking couldn't heal.
His story was supposed to end with him finding peace. I hope he has.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In 2019, he re-emerged to give an interview that spoke of childhood trauma a lifetime drinking couldn't heal.
His story was supposed to end with him finding peace. I hope he has.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tony Slattery: Comedian and actor dies aged 65
He was known for his quick-witted improvisations on shows like Channel 4's Whose Line Is It Anyway.
www.bbc.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Tony Slattery was the funniest comedian of his generation until he disappeared.
In 2019, he re-emerged to give an interview that spoke of childhood trauma a lifetime drinking couldn't heal.
His story was supposed to end with him finding peace. I hope he has.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In 2019, he re-emerged to give an interview that spoke of childhood trauma a lifetime drinking couldn't heal.
His story was supposed to end with him finding peace. I hope he has.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
One extra benefit of Bluesky is being able to post links without being penalised by the algorithm. Here's a podcast that I never tire of sharing. Radio Lento is recorded sound. Here's one with some ambient noise... www.podbean.com/ew/pb-grxt3-...
252 Late July breezes through the old churchyard
This barmy afternoon in Holme-Next-The-Sea has gained a stiff undulating wind. It hurries past the sheep in the paddock next to St Mary's church. Whisps through banks of unmown grasses, sifting up the...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
One extra benefit of Bluesky is being able to post links without being penalised by the algorithm. Here's a podcast that I never tire of sharing. Radio Lento is recorded sound. Here's one with some ambient noise... www.podbean.com/ew/pb-grxt3-...
For the past 12-months I've been convinced of the need for a workshop for public sector comms on AI. It's a big subject that people don't have the time to really get into. So, after 12-months of research and training I've launched one. More here: danslee.co.uk/essential-ai...
ESSENTIAL AI FOR PUBLIC SECTOR COMMS
– Get ahead of the curve on Artificial Intelligence for public sector comms. Understanding Artificial Intelligence is one of the challenges of 2025 but how can you get ahead of the curve? Get…
danslee.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
For the past 12-months I've been convinced of the need for a workshop for public sector comms on AI. It's a big subject that people don't have the time to really get into. So, after 12-months of research and training I've launched one. More here: danslee.co.uk/essential-ai...
Amazing. One of the senior Paras who fought in the Falklands was called Major Argue. That will never stop being brilliant. www.parachuteregiment-hsf.org/Mike%20Argue...
January 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Amazing. One of the senior Paras who fought in the Falklands was called Major Argue. That will never stop being brilliant. www.parachuteregiment-hsf.org/Mike%20Argue...
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“Everyone likes history. Until it tries to kill you.”
December 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM
“Everyone likes history. Until it tries to kill you.”
Blogged: Here's 22 predictions for public sector comms. Everything from AI, BlueSky, AI and political turbulence. danslee.co.uk/2024/12/29/2...
December 30, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Blogged: Here's 22 predictions for public sector comms. Everything from AI, BlueSky, AI and political turbulence. danslee.co.uk/2024/12/29/2...
If you're watching 'Home Alone' this Christmas and ever wondered what the real world impact of all those injuries would be... www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/...
Trauma surgeon unpacks every injury the Wet Bandits sustain in Home Alone and explains what would happen in real-life
The Wet Bandits didn't know who they were messing with when they broke in to Kevin's home
www.unilad.com
December 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
If you're watching 'Home Alone' this Christmas and ever wondered what the real world impact of all those injuries would be... www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/...
This is the most recent UKOM Ipsos Iris UK data. Bluesky is growing faster than you think but still small. Threads is bigger than you think. X is declining slower than you think.
December 17, 2024 at 12:11 PM
This is the most recent UKOM Ipsos Iris UK data. Bluesky is growing faster than you think but still small. Threads is bigger than you think. X is declining slower than you think.