What do you say when everything’s going wrong — and how do you say it without sounding like a corporate robot? In this episode of Dear Comms…, Imogen and Amanda dig into the language of crisis. From holding statements and empathy to legal sign-off and tone, they explore what makes a message land when the pressure’s on. Expect practical frameworks (the four Cs: concern, control, clarity, commitment), a few “please never say this” examples, and a reminder that silence and legalese can do more d...
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What do you say when everything’s going wrong — and how do you say it without sounding like a corporate robot? In this episode of Dear Comms…, Imogen and Amanda dig into the language of crisis. From holding statements and empathy to legal sign-off and tone, they explore what makes a message land when the pressure’s on. Expect practical frameworks (the four Cs: concern, control, clarity, commitment), a few “please never say this” examples, and a reminder that silence and legalese can do more d...
S5E4: Legal vs. Comms: Coexisting without conflict
Dear comms...
23 minutes
2 months ago
S5E4: Legal vs. Comms: Coexisting without conflict
Why does it always feel that comms and legal are at loggerheads when we’re meant to be protecting the same business? In this candid chat with Julian Hilton-Johnson (who's both an ex-lawyer and an ex-global comms lead), we unpack the tension. Legal precision vs public clarity, “sign-off” culture vs partnership, and risk avoidance vs opportunity. Expect practical fixes, horror stories, and why your WhatsApps may come back to haunt you. Spoiler: lawyers are humans too. Useful links Follow Julian...
Dear comms...
What do you say when everything’s going wrong — and how do you say it without sounding like a corporate robot? In this episode of Dear Comms…, Imogen and Amanda dig into the language of crisis. From holding statements and empathy to legal sign-off and tone, they explore what makes a message land when the pressure’s on. Expect practical frameworks (the four Cs: concern, control, clarity, commitment), a few “please never say this” examples, and a reminder that silence and legalese can do more d...
