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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.


Choosing the Right Topic: Writing Through Fear of Backlash
Writing publicly isn’t just about words, it’s about courage. The hardest part isn’t always what you write, but deciding what to write when the risk of backlash feels high.
Sep 222 min read


Too Many Admins, One Big Mess: The Hidden Risks of Your Facebook Business Page
Having too many people on your Meta (Facebook) account puts your business at risk. From personal photos posted by mistake to security breaches and lost control, it's essential to reduce access. Removing users isn’t always simple—it often requires internal negotiation, policy backing, and a formal process. This blog explores real-world pitfalls, shares best-practice examples, and explains how to clean up your Facebook page before it becomes a liability.
Aug 213 min read


Why Every Business Needs a Social Media Moderation Policy, Especially for the Big Topics
In today’s high-stakes digital environment, leadership can no longer afford to stay silent. When public conversations turn heated, frontline social media staff look to the top for clarity. Without it, they’re left to make judgment calls that carry the weight of the organisation’s reputation. The data is clear: 76% of employees expect CEOs to take a stand on societal issues, and brands with clear leadership-guided values recover five times faster from online crises.
Aug 184 min read


When the Crisis Is You: How Ignoring Your Social Media Team Can Spark a PR Meltdown
When advice around tone and messaging is ignored, the consequences can be immediate and overwhelming. What could have been avoided with a few small adjustments often turns into a flood of backlash, forcing moderation teams into crisis mode.
Aug 123 min read


No Strategy? No Worries — Until It’s Chaos. Why a Marketing Strategy is Your Secret to Success
When comms and marketing teams work without a strategy, things get reactive and chaotic. But with the right plan in place? Everything changes. Learn how a smart strategy brings clarity, focus, and confidence to your work.
Jul 194 min read


Why Two-Factor Authentication Is a Must for Your Business Facebook Page
Protect your business’s Facebook page by enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). With multiple team members accessing your Meta account—often using personal emails without strong security—your page is vulnerable to hacks that can cause costly disruptions. Learn why 2FA is essential and how it safeguards your brand.
Jul 165 min read


Climbing the Ladder: Social Media Roles from Coordinator to Principal
From scheduling posts to shaping enterprise-wide strategy, social media roles have evolved dramatically. This blog breaks down the key differences between a Social Media Coordinator, Advisor, Senior Advisor, and Principal—what each role does, where the responsibilities lie, and how they contribute to the overall success of a modern organisation. Whether you're starting out or looking to grow your digital career, understanding these roles can help map your next step.
Jul 143 min read


Social media: Trolls, abusers and losers
Working in social media can be very rewarding, but it can also be draining. The constant negativity, moaning and complaining online can take a toll on your mental health, occasionally getting you down or at worse having an adverse affect on your entire wellbeing.
Jul 134 min read


Lost in the Feed: Why Context Matters in Social Media Posts
Inside jokes and random shoutouts might get laughs in the office — but on social media, they often lead to confusion. In this blog, we explore why context is everything when posting online. Whether it’s introducing someone properly or avoiding vague captions, the key is to make sure even first-time followers feel included, informed, and engaged.
Jun 202 min read


The fine line between code of conduct and social media guidelines
Who is responsible for what you post on line, we’ll the simple answer is you. You as an individual take full responsibility for what is post
Aug 30, 20182 min read


17 influences on social media
I did a silly little quiz on Social media last night, Can We Guess Your Age By the Words You Use? Turns out I'm 17! Who would have thoug
Aug 2, 20183 min read


Social for business: authentic, engaging and full of personality
I regularly chat with my Mum about work; we share insights, experiences and my goals. She often claims she doesn’t really “get” digital mark
Jul 31, 20183 min read


Tailoring your Twitter content to match your market
TWITTER I 5 Minute Read
Jul 22, 20182 min read


A+ in Communication
Last year we had a family emergency, I live in London and most of my family live in New Zealand. I received a phone call from my Mum in the
Jun 5, 20182 min read


Why your social media channels should be aligned
In this digital age, the majority of businesses now have some form of social engagement. As well as businesses having multiple social media
May 26, 20184 min read


Poundland's Naughty Top Shelf Elf
Whether or not you consider Poundland's naughty elf social media campaign good or bad, it's been noticed. It's a deliberately se
Dec 22, 20172 min read


The best Eleven minutes on Twitter ever!
Last week, Donald J Trump's twitter account was deactivated for eleven minutes by a employee on their last day of work.
Nov 5, 20172 min read


Is Workplace Discrimination being brushed under the carpet?
If you didn't get the job, would your first thought be to run to a newspaper and declare how unjust and unfair it was? Guess it depends
Oct 6, 20172 min read


An evening with Sophie Dahl
A few nights ago my pal invited me to a evening with Sophie Dahl in conjunction with Red Smart Women Week 2017. As I suspected Sophie was po
Oct 4, 20174 min read


What would be your Headline?
Last week, I was chatting with a friend about innovation and she said to me "if you are surrounded by turkeys, how can you be expected
Sep 25, 20172 min read


Thought Leadership – Capitalising on Trending Topics
There is almost an endless supply of trending topics available On social media, from annual days celebrating doughnuts, pets or authors, ind
Sep 16, 20172 min read


To recommend or not to recommend?
LinkedIn offers many great functionalities and one of those is Recommendations, an important part of LinkedIn, recommendations should be tre
Sep 12, 20172 min read


Millennials and their Insta-Lifestyle
Last week at a Future of the Workplace event I was talking to a gentleman who was interested in the topic of Millennials in the Workplace.
Sep 11, 20172 min read


1 conference + LinkedIn = a phone call
About a week ago I liked an article on LinkedIn, which was written by one of my connections, Eugene McCormick from Passle. In fact, I actual
Sep 4, 20172 min read
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