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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Putting on an all ages, family-friendly gig in Kingston-upon Thames this Sunday. Three bands including The Vone who have three members of the BBC’s Andy and Band! £3 for under 18s. Sunday June 8 The Fighting Cocks, KT2 6QA 2-5pm Last few tickets here > good-show.co.uk/events/2236

Poster for the next Youth Anthems Kingston gig on Sunday June 8 in Kingston at the Fighting Cocks

A picture of the BBC’s Andy and the Band with three members of the Vone circled

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Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) @cipr.co.uk · 30/05/2025

"Lobbying is an important part of the democratic process ... but it ought to take place in the open [not] in the dark where public mistrust foments." Read our Head of Policy @jrgerlis.bsky.social's letter in @theguardian.com on why UK lobbying needs wholesale reform. Read more: bit.ly/4dC2xL7

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The Lobbying Act is more loophole than law | Letter

Letter: The Guardian’s House of Lords investigation has highlighted how most political lobbying remains off the register, writes Jon Gerlis

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Woke up to a @financialtimes.com article that quoted me in their headline. Read the full article on calls to reform lobbying laws > www.ft.com/content/fb26...

Screenshot of an FT article that reads: loopholes you can walk through: uk lobbying industry cabs for tighter rules.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Many thanks to Baroness Bennett for quoting our report in this debate.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Important news for #PR #PublicRelations #PublicAffairs firms: Security Minister, Dan Jarvis, just announced the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will go live on July 1st. Also confirmed: Iran and Russia to be included under the enhanced tier of the scheme.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

A brilliant afternoon at Bromley to watch #GTFC deservedly take home all three points. Lovely to meet these fans from Iceland who had come over to watch Town’s Svanthorsson, pictured here with the @dn35.bsky.social crew.

Group shot after the Bromley v Grimsby town game

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Great to be at @baftaofficial.bsky.social HQ last night for The Creative Shootout, - celebrating the power of creativity and PR in creating a better society. Congratulations to Boldspace who now get to work with Epilepsy Action and break the stigma around epilepsy.

Boldspace on stage at the creative shootout at BAFTA

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

En route to Manchester so watching @cipr.co.uk President Advita Patel’s first President Live Session from the train. A great initiative to update members about what’s happening across the Institute.

Watching CIPR President Advita Patel on a mobile phone on a train

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Always a pleasure to chat all things #GTFC with the @dn35.bsky.social podcast crew. You can listen to our latest therapy session now: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

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Listening With Low Expectations

Podcast Episode · DN35 · 27/01/2025 · 1h 23m

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Great to be on the latest The Rundown podcast from @politicshome.bsky.social to discuss how to clean up politics along with: Melanie Onn MP John Johnson, Politico Gabe Winn, Blakeney Group Listen here > podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

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Will Starmer clean up politics?

Podcast Episode · The Rundown by PoliticsHome · 24/01/2025 · 44m

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Marie-Antoinette’s “unlimited budget” watch. Completed around 30 years after her death, sadly.

Marie Antoinette’s watch from the science museums Versailles exhibition

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A rhino from Louis XV’s menagerie. Died and stuffed in 1793.

A stuffed rhino from the science museums Versailles exhibition

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

An excellent morning meeting CIPR members and exploring the Science Museum’s ‘Versailles’ exhibition. A couple of highlights 🧵

The front of the Science Museum’s Versailles exhibition

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

In the FA Youth Cup Grimsby have just equalised against Spurs with the last kick of the game having been 3-1 down after 89 minutes! Now into extra time. Spurs are gonna Spurs, whatever the level #GTFC #Spurs

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Great to be at this afternoon’s Socially Mobile graduation in the unusually funky setting of the Camden Town Brewery. This is the 9th cohort the @cipr.co.uk has supported with free membership.

Picture of Sarah and Stephen waddington at the Camden brewing co for the socially mobile graduation

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

This is exciting. The CIPR STEM Group has organised an exclusive, pre-public viewing of the new ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’ exhibition at the Science Museum next week. I’ll be there. Sign up to join: bit.ly/40mNf6X

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Versailles: Science and Splendour

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Today is the 15 year anniversary of when 288 tubs of Gü treats were delivered to me at work.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A timely and engaging listen on the complexities of navigating the digital world in the age of misinformation.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Looking forward to joining the panel for this timely discussion on the current social media landscape and how organisations can navigate the ethical and business complexities it presents. Thurs 23 Jan 1230-130pm Online Free for CIPR members Sign up > bit.ly/3DKSdTj

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Is Bluesky the future now?

There has been more change in the past 12 months than the last 12 years.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Grimsby Town go into 2025 level on points with the team in second and only out of the automatic playoff positions on goal difference. What an end to 2024! Happy new year #GTFC fans

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

A misty December morning walk in Deal.

A black and white photo taken from the end of the pier in deal

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Poor performance from Town and too many key players today. Looked off it from minute 1 and only turned up mid way through the second half. Conditions and weather didn’t help but, no excuses, we didn’t deserve anything from today #GTFC

View of the county ground for swindon vs Grimsby town

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A rooftop bar with a view and fabulous company @katehartley.bsky.social @farzanabaduel.bsky.social @richardbagnall.bsky.social A perfect way to say goodbye to Athens.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Former Digital Comms Chief at Number 10, Peter Heneghan, outlines how 78% of employees are bringing their own AI to work and not telling their bosses. Businesses will need to start investing in organisation-wide AI tools. Safer and smarter. #CCC24

Peter Heneghan on stage at the corporate communications conference

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

“If your stated values are out of step with your behavior and you’re communicating your values but not what you're doing, then you're going to get distrust.” An incredible presentation by @katehartley.bsky.social on how to navigate a crisis. #CCC24

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

“We must listen, and we must lean in, and we must find these people on the margins of society and listen to what they're saying.” @farzanabaduel.bsky.social with an excellent presentation on horizon scanning and why PR pros need to avoid falling into echo chambers. #CCC24

Farzana Baduel on stage at the corporate communications conference

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

“Are you talking to your CFO about stuff that the business cares about? If not, we’re just busy fools!” @richardbagnall.bsky.social with a brilliant presentation at #CCC24 on the importance of measurement in public relations.

Richard Bagnall on stage at the corporate communication conference

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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

At the corporate communications conference in Athens, listening to @jrgerlis.bsky.social unpack - Creating cohesion from manufactured fragmentation. A timely reminder that in a world of disinformation, true impact lies in knitting threads of trust. Masterful insights from @cipr.co.uk policy lead

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Brilliant from Town. Battled well and played with a real swagger. Obikwu and Green will rightly get the plaudits but Hume and McEachran were sensational. Exciting times #GTFC

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Another solid first half from Town. Two brilliant assists from Green and excellent finishes from Obikwu. Players that not many would have even had in their starting 11 at the start of the season. Green a shoe in for POTS right now #GTFC

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

In summary: US tariffs are going to be inflationary and damaging and our government hasn’t been bold enough to steel us against such threats. Still, the view was nice 👍

View of Battersea Power Station and the London skyline

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A brilliant if slightly pessimistic view on what 2025 holds in store from tonight’s panel discussion hosted by Team Lewis feat; 🎙 Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt 🎙 Tracey Boles, The Times 🎙 Maria Tjader, Schneider Electric 🎙 Adrian Wooldridge, Bloomberg

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

JDS although McEachran was excellent too

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

What a sensational half of football that was from #GTFC. About time we got a bit of luck but fully deserve that score line. Good support from the midfield and wingers in attack, especially JDS who has had his best game in a Town shirt. Let’s keep it up.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Action shot of @korcomms.bsky.social’s first public speech as Taylor Bennett Foundation CEO. Of course, he smashed it. Brilliant evening celebrating the award-winning TBF and @cipr.co.uk Reverse Mentoring Scheme.

Koray Camgoz and Avril Lee at the Taylor Bennett foundation CIPR reverse mentoring scheme event

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

“Some days I wake up and think, yeah, I’m going to blow up some fruit today!” Science-first content creator, Big Manny, on what inspires his inspirational science experiment videos.

Big Manny on stage at Make Comms Great Again

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

“It's about governments being comfortable and having outsiders in that ask really tough questions and challenge every single common decision.” Matthew Otubu, founder of Black Politicos, on the power of listening to outside challengers when trying to rebuild public trust in politics.

Panel discussion on how brags can navigate the political landscape

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Insightful panel on how to diversify climate comms at today’s Make Comms Great Again event. Is climate comms too white and middle class? Despite people of colour being significantly more impacted by the global climate crisis, they make up only 6% of voices represented in the media on the topic.

Panel discussion on a stage with a large screen behind and the audience on chairs in front

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

A Professional Association Research Network (PARN) pulse survey of members found over 71% said their organisation should leave X/Twitter. Doesn’t mean they have or will but that’s a huge majority and gives a clear sense of X’s value and the direction of travel.

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hopefully Canadians don’t get sarcasm 😬

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Also annoying when you’ve been looking up presents for partners who, when you turn the phone away from them because all the ads are stuff you’re planning to buy then, get suspicious

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

“X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the particular ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies.” The European Federation of Journalists President Maja Sever on their decision to leave X. europeanjournalists.org/blog/2024/11...

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X-odus: @EFJEUROPE account will be frozen from 20 January 2025

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has decided it will no longer post content on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, from 20 January 2025, ...

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

When I’m not posting about PR, I’m ranting about Grimsby Town Football Club. If that’s your thing, hear me on the latest DN35 podcast. A deep dive in Town’s recent struggles. #GTFC

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Jon Gerlis @jrgerlis.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

As a professional body for PR pros it’s important we signal our concerns but this is a business decision that we will continue to monitor and review. All our data and surveys showed that posting on X was becoming increasingly pointless.

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