Archives: Communication

Strategic expansion is something we’ve helped countless clients achieve over our nearly 30 years in operation. So, it’s with great excitement that we announce a growth story of our own. 2021 will see Rowland formally expand our independent, full-service corporate communication, digital, creative and training offering into Sydney, with the appointment of former Marketing Director… Read More

2020’s silver lining … the year internal communication suddenly got the attention it deserves! As many organisations scrambled to patch together solutions for keeping teams connected and informed in a time of global crisis, those who had previously invested in careful planning of internal communication, leadership culture and values-based decision-making were able to click into… Read More

The nimble, purpose-driven communication that was made necessary by the global pandemic in 2020 will flavour the emerging trends of 2021. In a series of articles penned by Rowland advisors across Corporate Communication, Digital, Organisational and Change Communication, and Creative, we’re bringing you our communication forecast the next 12 months. To kick things off, we… Read More

In a response to the proposed Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2021 intending to force major social platforms to pay Australian news outlets to display their content, Facebook has today released updates to the algorithm that restrict access to both national and international news for Australian users. The… Read More

On the path to finding purpose in today’s chaotic business landscape, it’s never been so important for companies to return to what they know best — their core beliefs. Harnessing the power of authenticity and staying true to brand values is not only pertinent in driving operational decision making, but has proven crucial in cementing… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for transformation and organisational change. Companies with clear purpose and vision, backed by business strategy and open communication are earning the trust of their stakeholders and moving ahead, while others are scrambling to keep pace. Our series of Corporate Affairs webinars are proving the value of communication during… Read More

In our previous Brand and Marketing Through a Crisis article, we explored the importance of businesses leveraging their owned channels during the pandemic. Just as critical in supporting a brand’s story are earned and paid channels. But are these crucial functions getting pushed aside in the current environment? Here’s why now might be exactly the… Read More

The world of COVID-19 has opened brands’ eyes to interesting and new territory as they get a glimpse of the light at the other side of the recovery tunnel. But which brands will emerge stronger than before? Times like these put a spotlight on those who choose to stand out and stay proactive through their… Read More

In the current COVID-19 media landscape, it has become increasingly difficult to navigate “free publicity”. Not only has the pandemic dominated the content we see, but the economic crisis has also resulted in job cuts, meaning less journalists on the ground — less resources to take photos, conduct interviews and write stories. Yet our media… Read More

COVID-19 is transforming businesses at a rapid pace. Not only has it contracted the transformation process, but it has firmly placed organisations into two categories — those who have been dragged into the adoption of a more digital approach kicking and screaming, and those who have welcomed digitisation and innovation with open arms. As a… Read More