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Thought leadership
Claire Roper
This blog explores the bold intersection of digital marketing, women in tech, disruption, and the evolving power of social media—while shining a spotlight on awesome projects and game-changing ideas that inspire and ignite change.


Can You Tell If This Blog Was Written by AI?
Think you can tell the difference between human and AI writing? Read both versions, make your guess, and discover how close AI content has come to sounding human.
5 hours ago7 min read


LinkedIn – It’s Your Most Underrated Brand Tool
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — platforms in your digital toolkit. If your business isn’t encouraging staff to use it, you’re missing a golden opportunity to amplify your message and humanise your brand. In this post, I explore why LinkedIn deserves more credit, how leadership hesitation holds teams back, and why empowering employees to engage is the smartest strategy you’re not using (yet).
2 days ago3 min read


In Your Face: The Marketing Style of Rob Ford
Rob Ford was one of the most controversial political figures of his time — yet undeniably one of the most memorable. Despite scandals, substance abuse, and public backlash, the former Toronto mayor maintained strong support through a raw, relentless, and often outrageous marketing style. In this blog, we explore how Ford’s unconventional approach to public image, unapologetic authenticity, and constant visibility kept him in the public’s favour — and what modern marketers can
2 days ago3 min read


The Evolution of Infographics (and a look back at 2016)
The Evolution of Infographics (and a look back at 2016) and key learnings for 2025.
Jun 142 min read


Outpaced by the Algorithm: Career Crisis in the Age of AI
There’s a quiet crisis unfolding in boardrooms, Zoom calls, and staff kitchens across the world — a generational struggle to keep up with the relentless march of technology. Among those most impacted?
Jun 142 min read


Is the Workplace Ready for AI Assistants?
As part of a wider strategy exploring Artificial Intelligence, Virtual and Augmented Reality, I had the opportunity to research, write, and produce an eBook that asked one of the most pressing questions in modern business:“Is the Workplace Ready for AI Assistants?”
Jun 142 min read


UK Twitter Strategy: Driving Thought Leadership with a Dash of Sass
As part of the UK content strategy for Condeco, I developed a simple yet powerful Twitter campaign that brought our thought leadership to life — with visual consistency, strategic links, and a cheeky sense of humour.
Mar 91 min read


Global Workplace Research: Visualising Work Culture Around the World
One of the most well-loved and widely read thought leadership pieces at Condeco was the article “Different Countries, Different Work Cultures.” To keep it relevant and reflective of the changing workplace landscape.
Feb 211 min read


Nominated for Best Social Media Tool 2013: The Dashboard Vote on Salesforce.com
I was proud to be nominated for Best Social Media Tool for a digital strategy campaign developed for SolX Consulting, a Salesforce.com implementation partner.
Feb 132 min read


Building a Global Content Hub: Strategically Powering the Modern Workplace
As part of a global content rollout at Condeco, I led the creation of a digital online resource hub — designed to give customers a central place to find, read, download, and engage with all of our existing and future content.
Jan 201 min read


Santa in the City: A Facebook Campaign That Brought Christmas Magic to Porirua During COVID
When COVID-19 restrictions disrupted our usual festive plans, we faced a challenge: how could we still create a magical Christmas experience for tamariki and their whānau — while keeping everyone safe?
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Building a Strategic Partnership with LinkedIn – Empowering Teams from Within
While working at a global technology firm, I identified a growing gap in how employees were leveraging LinkedIn — not just as a social platform
May 29, 20232 min read


One innovative way to use QR Codes
Collaborating with the Porirua City Council Cemetery Team and local historian Allan Dodson. The aim was for visitors to the historic...
Apr 22, 20222 min read


The Wild West of online comments
How far do you go to express your views online? Do you put in your two cents worth? Are you polite or do you " fucking " go for it? When...
Feb 12, 20224 min read


Do we really need another reboot?
I recently watched a couple of episodes of the Sex and City reboot, And just like that. What a disappointment. I was in my 20s when I...
Feb 6, 20223 min read


2 of the Best Technology-Inspired Valentine's Day Marketing Campaign
I really enjoy using Valentines day as theme for digital marketing campaigns, it offers a fun, tongue and cheek way to express your business
Jan 19, 20223 min read


One way to create employee engagement on Instagram
Fun and interactive organic Instagram campaign to encourage employee engagement across regional offices.
Jan 9, 20222 min read
Great example of Employee engagement on twitter
Successful orangic twitter campaign which focused on promoting Condeco products with our very own employees.
Jan 2, 20221 min read
One creative way to showcase your workplace on social media
This campaign showcased strategic employees, the office, surrounding areas, iconic buildings and place names in the Kings Cross area.
Dec 5, 20211 min read


A Blunt response - smashing your twitter responses
500 Million tweets are posted on twitter everyday, standing out from the crowd even if you're a celebrity, can be a struggle.
May 30, 20212 min read


Hiding behind email and instant messaging?
Lazy or Scared? Our world of communication has changed dramatically over the last decade, there are now so many ways to communicate with...
May 29, 20212 min read


Fight or flight? How changes in the workplace can effect your emotion
How well do you adjust to changes? When you have had a bad experience or preconceptions of a situation how easy is it for you to change...
Jan 7, 20212 min read


6 degrees of social media separation
One of my favourite things to do is read social media comments, often hilarious and generally more insightful than the original post. One o
Jan 7, 20212 min read


Why do business leaders keep ignoring toxic employees?
About 18 months ago, when I was living and working in London I caught an Uber home after a long day in the office, my driver casually asked
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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