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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The shortlist for the Orlo Spotlight Awards at this year's BIG Social is here! Congratulations to everyone who’s been shortlisted and thank you so much to everyone who submitted an award entry. There were so many brilliant ones and we’re so proud of all the work you do!

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ever looked at a summit photo on Instagram and thought, "I could definitely climb that in my flip flops"? 👀 At Big Social, we’re joined by Nick Phillips (Media and Communications Director for Mountain Rescue England and Wales). Grab your spot before it's too late! orlo.uk/QOJ60

A promotional graphic featuring Nick Phillips, Media and Communications Director for Mountain Rescue, for BIG Social.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

74% of public sector workers are using AI, but 90% say their organisation isn’t set up to get value out of it. We recently ran a webinar on how to use AI to listen, understand, and act, as well as some information on how Orlo is set up to help. We've written about it, here: orlo.uk/T5Ya0

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Entries for the Orlo Spotlight Awards close tonight! Orlo customers - are you ready to take the win? This is your last chance to enter, so be quick: orlo.uk/hAicw

Promotional graphic for the Orlo Spotlight Awards featuring metallic trophies and guest host Rachel Duffy.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Continuing with our stellar line up at BIG Social - introducing Hardeep and Brendan who will be running a session all around how you can harness the power of unified data and AI to empower your organisation. If you fancy a peak at what's in store, watch out latest webinar: orlo.uk/Q1Gym

Orlo BIG Social event in Birmingham on 22 October featuring Brendan de Bruyn and Hardeep Johal.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Spotted a sudden spike in your socials? Don't spend hours digging through data to figure out what's going on. Orlo’s AI-powered Theme Alerts track emerging patterns across your inbox and listening data, flagging sudden surges in conversations before they turn into a crisis: orlo.uk/5mpk2

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Your work deserves a standing ovation, so let’s give it one! The Orlo Spotlight Awards are back for BIG Social on 22 October, and entries are still live, but not for long - the deadline is 22 September. Enter here: orlo.uk/d6dB3

Promotional graphic for the Orlo Spotlight Awards featuring guest host Rachel Duffy.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

How can public sector teams use AI as an enabler? Join us on 16 September (12 PM BST) for a practical webinar here: orlo.uk/OdUQa

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Tired of wading through noise just to find the messages that actually matter? Our AI Spam Filter does the heavy lifting for you by automatically separating junk from genuine community engagement so your inbox stays clean, focused, and actionable. Join our webinar for more: orlo.uk/1HHb8

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ever wondered what our fantastic CSMs get up to in their day to day? Our very own Local Government CSM, Sarah is here to show you!

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📣 New webinar alert! Sign up to our free AI webinar on 16 September for loads of top tips on how to use AI for good: orlo.uk/dXHwv

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Change is constant in the public sector and building trust isn’t all that easy. The good news is, you don’t have to do it alone! Join us at BIG Social on 22 October for a day focused on real connection, practical advice, and zero awkward small talk. Sign up: orlo.uk/VjWWC

Promotional graphic for the Orlo BIG Social event in Birmingham on 22 October 2026, featuring a call to get free tickets.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ever lose sleep over your local gov trolls? Read Dana Berchman’s new blog, "Bury the Trolls," to take back your peace. Plus, Dana & Orlo’s Lauren Evans are swapping real local gov stories on a new podcast this Sept! 🎙️ Read the blog: orlo.uk/Iw9YK Get the podcast: orlo.uk/PJ2Mv

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A graphic listing three negative social media practices: Deleting comments, Censoring criticism, and Arguing in the replies.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Freddie from Croydon Council spoke to us recently about the part of Orlo he loves the most - social listening. If you want to find out how social listening can help your organisation, click here: orlo.uk/FFS9T

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Are you signed up to BIG Social yet? We’ve got some truly incredible surprises planned, some amazing speakers, you’ll get to meet and learn from loads of other public sector comms professionals, AND it’s FREE! Sign up today: orlo.uk/mPXZY

Antonia Dixey smiling at BIG Social with a quote from her which reads "When we are in a room with people, the ideas are better. The collaboration is magic. And the atmosphere is so vibey that you walk away thinking 'this is why I love my job'".

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Orlo customers, get those entries ready, it’s your time to shine! The Orlo Spotlight Awards are still open, and we want to celebrate your incredible work! Enter here: orlo.uk/hBHrK

Promotional graphic for the Orlo Spotlight Awards featuring guest host Rachel Duffy and several award trophies.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our latest guide breaks down how real teams across the NHS, local government, police, and housing are using AI behind the scenes for tasks like alt text generation, incident detection and report summaries, so they can save themselves some valuable time. orlo.uk/WWX4l

Promotional graphic for an Orlo guide on how public sector organisations are using AI, set against a blue data background.

A graphic titled 'How some organisations are using AI' listing three uses: custom digital assistants, accessibility, and incident detection.

A slide titled 'Practical tips' listing three points: Plain English assistant, simplifying data, and algorithm changes.

A graphic titled 'AI non-negotiables' listing three rules: keep a human in the loop, avoid sensitive data, and reject AI slop.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thinking about streamlining your agency’s social workflow? 👋 Mason Luvera brings nearly ten years of local government communications experience to share what teams should look for when adopting new management tools.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

👀 Who could it be? We’ve got a very special host lined up for the Spotlight Awards and we want your guesses based on the picture clue below! If you’re an Orlo customer, get your entry submitted today, and come back tomorrow for the big reveal to find out who you could be receiving an award from...

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Is Andy Burnham’s team completely rewriting the government social media? Find out, here: orlo.uk/0ffJe

A blog post graphic featuring Andy Burnham with the title: Why Andy Burnham’s social strategy is getting so much attention.

Text graphic stating: It's reshaping government comms. Other cabinet ministers are now jumping on trends too, including John Healey.

A man in a suit and glasses next to text promoting a new blog post from Orlo about a new strategy.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Most local gov comms ask: "What should we post?" Dana Berchman (CEO of Oh, hi! Communications / former Gilbert, AZ CDO) suggests a better question: "What are residents saying?" Trust erodes one unanswered comment at a time. Here’s how to build real 2-way engagement 👇 orlo.uk/Y3zmj

A crowd of people looking at their phones with the blog title 'They're Already Talking About You' overlaid.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎉 Meet the 2026 Orlo Spotlight Award Judges! 🎉 Calling all Orlo customers! It’s time to give your team, your campaigns, and your standout colleagues the recognition they deserve across 8 amazing categories: orlo.uk/yx2ef

A graphic showing ten circular headshots of the Orlo Spotlight Awards category judges with their names and organisations.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We are delighted that our podcast episode on how public sector comms teams can handle mis, dis and malinformation is now live on The Local Authority Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Or, if you prefer, have a read of our write up, here: orlo.uk/py9lQ

Podcast episode graphic titled 'How public sector comms teams can handle mis/dis and malinformation' with a microphone.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Want to see how AI can help your team work smarter without losing the human touch? Join our free webinar on 16 September at 12pm BST. We’ll show you how Orlo’s tools help you listen, understand and act faster, all while keeping you firmly in control: orlo.uk/PgjFx

Webinar graphic for Orlo: Unlocking AI for public sector teams, 16 September, 12-1pm, featuring Sarah Bate and Brendan de Bruyn.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

How does a nation really feel when a Prime Minister resigns? Using Orlo Insights over the last 30 days, we've tracked around 500,000 public conversations across 2 million sources during Keir Starmer’s resignation and Andy Burnham’s transition into Downing Street: orlo.uk/hpERN

A timeline infographic showing the political transition from Starmer to Burnham between 22 June and 22 July.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Want to see how AI can actually empower you and your team? Join our free webinar on 16th September at 12pm BST! P.S. This post was written by our AI caption generator. Handy, right? Sign up: orlo.uk/Vmmwt

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Wildfires. They're scary, dangerous and it certainly feels like they're happening across a lot of the UK at the moment. And for public sector comms teams, it can be really stressful to handle. Here's some top tips on how to handle it:

Managing wildfires in the public sector. Quick tips on working together, changing behaviour and tackling a crisis.

Change behaviour with EAST.

Easy - make it effortless to comply. Don’t just say ‘no BBQs’. Provide prominant, dedicated disposal bins in car parks or at the start of footpaths.
Attractive - make it high impact. Replace block text notices with visuals that show the devestation a single spark can create.
Social - use social proof. Try messaging like ‘9 out of 10 visitors leave the BBQ at home to protect our wildlife’..
Timely - make it relevant. Send geo-alerts or social posts the evening before a hot weekend.

Control the narrative. Remember that silence breeds speculation.

Be honest with empathetic, human language.

Make updates clear, short and in plain English.

Don’t just rely on socials - update websites, use Whatsapp, email and local media.

Defeat myths with RESIST.
Recognise. Spot the threat - is it honest panic of malicious disinformation?
Early warnings. Set social listening alerts for keywords (like ‘fire’) to catch rumours from day one.
Situation insight. Identify who is driving that narrative and why it’s sticking.
Impact analysis. Prioritise. Does the rumour put lives at risk? If yes, act.
Strategic comms. Think fact v fiction graphics and clear, plain English comms.
Track outcomes. Check the data and ask if the rumour is dropping after your comms.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Orlo’s BIG Social is back for 2026 and we’re kicking things off by announcing our first 5 brilliant speakers! Claim your FREE ticket today here: orlo.uk/Q33AA

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Dan Barton, Head of Insight, Research and Engagement at Liverpool City Council
Oliver Goldring, Head of Digital, Service Design and Communications at Magna Housing, Isobel Daniels, Communications Officer at South Wales Police, Max Wieland, Head of News, Media and Publications at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Alex Waddington, Data Analyst and Founder of Whetstone Communications

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy #SocialMediaDay! We’re celebrating today with a game of Public Sector Social Media Bingo - to our social, comms and marketing colleagues across the public sector, how many of these are you ticking off before 5 PM? Tell us your score!

A 4x4 grid of social media management experiences, including: Speedy sign off, liking your own posts, jumping on a trend lands well, typo panic, 'can you just do a quick post...', finding the perfect stock photo, being a troll whisperer, stakeholder shares a post, getting budget for a tool signed off, always checking the alt text, record breaking engagement, 'can we make this go viral?', triple checking video subtitles, wholesome comments from happy followers, defusing a potential crisis, having a clean inbox.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The resignation of the Prime Minister has resulted in thousands conversations, so instead of guessing how the public feels, we’re looking at the data. Using Orlo Insights, we’ve launched a live analysis tracking over 2 million sources to map out real time emotions: orlo.uk/EPRQO

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We are so proud to be featured in the Local Government Chronicle's latest article alongside our fantastic customer, Basildon Borough Council! Read it here: orlo.uk/WduOs

A blog post graphic titled 'How Basildon used Orlo to deal with postponed elections' featuring the Orlo and Basildon logos.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thanks to the ever changing algorithms, we know how hard it can be to get your social media content noticed at the moment. To help, we’ve put together an easy to use, practical guide specifically for public sector teams to help you get your reach back: orlo.uk/JO3gT

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Keir Starmer has resigned, and it's no surprise that when a massive political change happens, the social media rumour mill goes into overdrive. We’ve put together a free guide to managing mis and disinformation specifically for public sector teams: orlo.uk/90gX9

Orlo guide on managing mis/disinformation and organisational reputation.

An educational graphic defining misinformation as a genuine mistake and disinformation as a deliberate attempt to deceive.

An infographic titled 'It's in the quiet moments...' listing tips on celebrating wins, using real faces, and transparency.

Graphic titled 'Why don't feed the trolls is dead' with advice on managing negative comments.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our latest blog is written by 15 year-old Francesca Hornby who has written about her views on the social media ban for under 16s. She explains her thoughts on how she thinks the ban will impact her generation and outlines both the good and bad sides of the ban. Find out more: orlo.uk/Liw49

A blog post graphic titled 'Thoughts on the social media ban from a 15 year old' with a blurred background of phone users.

A graphic titled 'Read the blog for:' listing four points about social media, teenagers, and app accountability.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

One of the most effective things you can do to protect your team and set clear expectations with your community is also one of the simplest. A published social media house rules policy. Our guide has got everything you need to know: orlo.uk/vEow0

Download for free to discover house rules policy: what it is, why you need one, how to write it, examples, and template.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🏆 We are so excited and proud to announce that we've been shortlisted alongside Basildon Borough Council for a UK Business Tech Award! 🏆 Good luck team, we can't wait to see you bring it home 🤞

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

TransPennine Express decided to ditch manual social inbox tracking and began to discover what their passengers really think, all from one place. They saved 260 hours of staff time per year, and achieved a response rate of 7 minutes on average. Click here for more: orlo.uk/WE6di

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How TransPennine Express Saved 260 Hours Annually with Orlo | Case Study

Discover how TransPennine Express used Orlo's centralized data intelligence and sentiment analysis to reduce response rates and save 260 hours annually.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our latest guide is all about how AI can be used across the public sector in a way that still means you're still in control of the things that matter, like local nuances, tone and emotional intelligence. It's free to download here: orlo.uk/2ffgy

Slide titled 'Keeping it human' with bullet points on responsible AI use such as 'use AI for building', 'train your tools with actual writing' and 'never let AI make ethical or empathetic decisions'.

Slide titled 'Use AI for more than just copywriting' with bullet points on AI applications such as 'playing the devil's advocate', 'campaign briefs (where you keep the creativity), 'trend spotting', 'tone mediation'

'Read the blog or chat to us for more information on how AI can help your team'

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

BIG Social is back and bigger than ever! Whether you’re trying to prove your team’s value with data, transform how you handle daily enquiries, turn community feedback into a strategy that actually works, or just weathering the storm, this is the FREE event for you: orlo.uk/e4wsg

Save the Date for Orlo BIG Social on October 22 October. Get your free ticket.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Shying away from AI isn't the answer to overwhelming workloads anymore. Instead of fearing the takeover, it’s time to use AI as a thinking partner to handle the heavy lifting and clear the noise so you can focus on the things that really matter: orlo.uk/N8qi5

Image about a new blog post with the title 'Why public sector teams shouldn't be shying away from AI' featuring a computer chip with 'AI' and overlaid text.

Blog post topics about AI in public sector communications, including delegation and sustainability.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🏆 The Orlo Spotlight Awards are OFFICIALLY open for entries for our customers! 🏆 This is what last year's winners had to say, and now it's your turn! Are you our next winner? There’s only one way to find out: orlo.uk/h0CwQ

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Can your comms team handle the heat? For public sector comms pros, rising temperatures can mean reactive messaging, engaging with communities even more, and in some cases, crisis comms. Head to our latest blog for everything you need to know about beating the heat: orlo.uk/6CyFI

Sunglasses on a beach with text about communicating during hot weather.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

BIG Social 2026 tickets are now LIVE! The early bird really does catch the worm, so secure your FREE spot today by clicking here: orlo.uk/O2WUH Still need convincing? Watch the video below to see what went down at last year's event...

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

For US government agencies, social media is the new "townhall", so it's more important than ever to be asking yourselves "is my organisation truly FOIA-compliant?" Our latest blog outlines why this is so important and what you can do about it: orlo.uk/BVV3Q

Blog post graphic: Is social media a public record? FOIA compliance for US government agencies.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Recently we sat down with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to chat about how they turn patient voices into better services. We came away with 7 brilliant top tips on patient engagement and have put them all in one place for you to catch up on in your own time here: orlo.uk/ZSpF6

New Blog. How Northumbria Healthcare is turning patient voices into better services. Image of an NHS worker caring for a patient.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We're excited to be evolving our long-standing Nextdoor integration to bring you Social Listening for Nextdoor! Read our latest blog for more information and get in touch to chat: orlo.uk/HGYiD

New blog. Why should public sector comms teams be listening on Nextdoor?

Why listen on Nextdoor? More than 10 million neighbours are on the platform in the UK. 1 in 4 households are on Nextdoor. 87% of Neighbours aren't on Snapchat, 75% aren't on Pinterest and 35% aren't on Instagram. Nextdoor is the place where important conversations happen, and you need to be able to hear them.

Nextdoor listening with Orlo. Pick a keyword - something that you want to listen to. Drop a pin - pick a point on a map where you want to hear from. Set your radius - choose how many kilometers you want to listen across.

Read the blog and book a chat about Nextdoor social listening today.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Is your social media strategy reaching the "silent majority," or just the same 10% of your followers? We spoke to Manchester City Council to discover how they go about dealing with this challenge: orlo.uk/EetYY

New Blog. Why co-creation is the new consultation for local government. Image of a man walking through a busy street wearing a backpack.

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We sat down with social media experts Ariana Donley and Kristy Dalton to chat through your most asked questions around how public sector organisations can effectively engage with their audience. Read the full blog here: orlo.uk/0N4k9

Read the blog to discover: What the biggest shift in social media engagement has been over the past few years, how to share engaging content when dealing with guarded leadership, how to stay on top of trends, how to define success on social media.

Read the blog to strengthen your social media engagement

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Orlo @helloorlo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Last month, South Wales Police produced an incredibly engaging campaign around the signs of coercive control by skipping 'slick' design tools and creating a realistic Instagram campaign that cut through the noise so much that it got 3.4 million impressions. Read it here: orlo.uk/JtVum

Customer story. 3.4 million impressions. Image of Instagram story from the campaign with images of romantic flowers and gestures. The caption reads 'not all abuse is physical'.

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