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It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating our fantastic IT Apprentice, Aman!
Aman has been such a fantastic addition to the Orlo team, supporting our IT operations, so here's what Aman has to say about his apprenticeship so far...
Aman has been such a fantastic addition to the Orlo team, supporting our IT operations, so here's what Aman has to say about his apprenticeship so far...
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 AM
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating our fantastic IT Apprentice, Aman!
Aman has been such a fantastic addition to the Orlo team, supporting our IT operations, so here's what Aman has to say about his apprenticeship so far...
Aman has been such a fantastic addition to the Orlo team, supporting our IT operations, so here's what Aman has to say about his apprenticeship so far...
What makes a good story and how do you get people invested? As always, our brilliant storytelling expert, James Morton has the answers!
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
What makes a good story and how do you get people invested? As always, our brilliant storytelling expert, James Morton has the answers!
Do you think social media should be banned for under 16s?
Our latest blog, written by our brilliant community partner, Rebecca Roberts, isn’t about whether a ban should happen, but it is about what the debate means for public sector comms teams right now: https://orlo.uk/cWL4T
Our latest blog, written by our brilliant community partner, Rebecca Roberts, isn’t about whether a ban should happen, but it is about what the debate means for public sector comms teams right now: https://orlo.uk/cWL4T
February 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Do you think social media should be banned for under 16s?
Our latest blog, written by our brilliant community partner, Rebecca Roberts, isn’t about whether a ban should happen, but it is about what the debate means for public sector comms teams right now: https://orlo.uk/cWL4T
Our latest blog, written by our brilliant community partner, Rebecca Roberts, isn’t about whether a ban should happen, but it is about what the debate means for public sector comms teams right now: https://orlo.uk/cWL4T
Have you ever launched a new service or campaign you’re proud of, only to find the people it was built for are struggling to use it? It's time to stop guessing and start co-creating. But how?
Click the link to download our FREE guide: https://orlo.uk/E2GyN
Click the link to download our FREE guide: https://orlo.uk/E2GyN
February 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Have you ever launched a new service or campaign you’re proud of, only to find the people it was built for are struggling to use it? It's time to stop guessing and start co-creating. But how?
Click the link to download our FREE guide: https://orlo.uk/E2GyN
Click the link to download our FREE guide: https://orlo.uk/E2GyN
We’ve all been there: you launch a new service or campaign you're proud of, only to find the people it was built for are struggling to use it. It’s frustrating for them, and a waste of resources for you.
That’s where co-creation comes in. Read our blog here: https://orlo.uk/W7j4u
That’s where co-creation comes in. Read our blog here: https://orlo.uk/W7j4u
January 29, 2026 at 10:10 AM
We’ve all been there: you launch a new service or campaign you're proud of, only to find the people it was built for are struggling to use it. It’s frustrating for them, and a waste of resources for you.
That’s where co-creation comes in. Read our blog here: https://orlo.uk/W7j4u
That’s where co-creation comes in. Read our blog here: https://orlo.uk/W7j4u
'The year of the Storyteller'. We're sure you've heard this phrase a fair amount over the last few weeks, but what does it mean for comms team? Our fab community partner, James Morton is here to explain in his latest episode of The Storyboard.
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
'The year of the Storyteller'. We're sure you've heard this phrase a fair amount over the last few weeks, but what does it mean for comms team? Our fab community partner, James Morton is here to explain in his latest episode of The Storyboard.
Global politics and tabloid headlines about "emergency prep," are unsettling. Whether it’s scaremongering or not, the impact on public sector comms is the same, and we know you'll be looking at your crisis comms plans.
Read our crisis comms guide here: https://orlo.uk/9V0Vg
Read our crisis comms guide here: https://orlo.uk/9V0Vg
January 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Global politics and tabloid headlines about "emergency prep," are unsettling. Whether it’s scaremongering or not, the impact on public sector comms is the same, and we know you'll be looking at your crisis comms plans.
Read our crisis comms guide here: https://orlo.uk/9V0Vg
Read our crisis comms guide here: https://orlo.uk/9V0Vg
Tomorrow is the big day!
Some of our brilliant team will be completing the 15km London Bridges Walk to raise money for two amazing charities - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and British Heart Foundation. Good luck everyone, we can't wait to see how you get on 🙌
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/Lm0ZA
Some of our brilliant team will be completing the 15km London Bridges Walk to raise money for two amazing charities - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and British Heart Foundation. Good luck everyone, we can't wait to see how you get on 🙌
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/Lm0ZA
January 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Tomorrow is the big day!
Some of our brilliant team will be completing the 15km London Bridges Walk to raise money for two amazing charities - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and British Heart Foundation. Good luck everyone, we can't wait to see how you get on 🙌
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/Lm0ZA
Some of our brilliant team will be completing the 15km London Bridges Walk to raise money for two amazing charities - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and British Heart Foundation. Good luck everyone, we can't wait to see how you get on 🙌
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/Lm0ZA
Carmen Proctor from Staffordshire County Council was the very deserving winner of the Unsung Hero Award at the #OrloSpotlightAwards last month.
Carmen's impact has been massive and we'd like to wish her a huge congratulations!
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/reLV7
Carmen's impact has been massive and we'd like to wish her a huge congratulations!
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/reLV7
January 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Carmen Proctor from Staffordshire County Council was the very deserving winner of the Unsung Hero Award at the #OrloSpotlightAwards last month.
Carmen's impact has been massive and we'd like to wish her a huge congratulations!
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/reLV7
Carmen's impact has been massive and we'd like to wish her a huge congratulations!
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/reLV7
If your current campaign plan feels less polished, and more like a chaotic jumble of thoughts - take a breath.
Our Community Partner, James Morton, has stripped away the gloss of public sector campaigns, and is here with the 5 Truths of Campaign Planning: https://hubs.la/Q03-pzpn0
Our Community Partner, James Morton, has stripped away the gloss of public sector campaigns, and is here with the 5 Truths of Campaign Planning: https://hubs.la/Q03-pzpn0
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
If your current campaign plan feels less polished, and more like a chaotic jumble of thoughts - take a breath.
Our Community Partner, James Morton, has stripped away the gloss of public sector campaigns, and is here with the 5 Truths of Campaign Planning: https://hubs.la/Q03-pzpn0
Our Community Partner, James Morton, has stripped away the gloss of public sector campaigns, and is here with the 5 Truths of Campaign Planning: https://hubs.la/Q03-pzpn0
'Speed won't move an audience. Depth will.'
Everyone treats Generative AI as a writing tool, but if you only use it for speed, you’re just stuck in a faster cycle of churn.
So, here's why AI should help comms teams, not replace them: https://hubs.la/Q03-8FSs0
Everyone treats Generative AI as a writing tool, but if you only use it for speed, you’re just stuck in a faster cycle of churn.
So, here's why AI should help comms teams, not replace them: https://hubs.la/Q03-8FSs0
January 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
'Speed won't move an audience. Depth will.'
Everyone treats Generative AI as a writing tool, but if you only use it for speed, you’re just stuck in a faster cycle of churn.
So, here's why AI should help comms teams, not replace them: https://hubs.la/Q03-8FSs0
Everyone treats Generative AI as a writing tool, but if you only use it for speed, you’re just stuck in a faster cycle of churn.
So, here's why AI should help comms teams, not replace them: https://hubs.la/Q03-8FSs0
What's the secret to effective comms? Ask the experts: young people.
Antonia Dixey and her young people from Participation People shared some fab advice for comms teams looking to make a real impact.
Want to chat more about effective youth engagement? Comment below!
Antonia Dixey and her young people from Participation People shared some fab advice for comms teams looking to make a real impact.
Want to chat more about effective youth engagement? Comment below!
January 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
What's the secret to effective comms? Ask the experts: young people.
Antonia Dixey and her young people from Participation People shared some fab advice for comms teams looking to make a real impact.
Want to chat more about effective youth engagement? Comment below!
Antonia Dixey and her young people from Participation People shared some fab advice for comms teams looking to make a real impact.
Want to chat more about effective youth engagement? Comment below!
On Saturday 17 January, some of our team will be completing the 15km London Bridges Walk to raise money for two amazing charities - Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation.
Steps? Counted. Water bottles? Filled. Motivation? High!
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/565W7
Steps? Counted. Water bottles? Filled. Motivation? High!
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/565W7
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
On Saturday 17 January, some of our team will be completing the 15km London Bridges Walk to raise money for two amazing charities - Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation.
Steps? Counted. Water bottles? Filled. Motivation? High!
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/565W7
Steps? Counted. Water bottles? Filled. Motivation? High!
Donate here: https://orlo.uk/565W7
We're incredibly grateful to our Orlonians so to kick off the first proper working week of 2026, we're shouting out Melanie Evans, Matt Foster and Becky Bullows, who all celebrated their Orloversary last month!
Thank you for everything you do, we're so lucky to have you 💙
Thank you for everything you do, we're so lucky to have you 💙
January 5, 2026 at 9:18 AM
We're incredibly grateful to our Orlonians so to kick off the first proper working week of 2026, we're shouting out Melanie Evans, Matt Foster and Becky Bullows, who all celebrated their Orloversary last month!
Thank you for everything you do, we're so lucky to have you 💙
Thank you for everything you do, we're so lucky to have you 💙
Hello, 2026 👋
A brand new calendar year is officially here. We know the public sector never really stops, but we hope you're starting the year feeling refreshed and ready for another year of making a difference, solving problems, and supporting your communities!
A brand new calendar year is officially here. We know the public sector never really stops, but we hope you're starting the year feeling refreshed and ready for another year of making a difference, solving problems, and supporting your communities!
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Hello, 2026 👋
A brand new calendar year is officially here. We know the public sector never really stops, but we hope you're starting the year feeling refreshed and ready for another year of making a difference, solving problems, and supporting your communities!
A brand new calendar year is officially here. We know the public sector never really stops, but we hope you're starting the year feeling refreshed and ready for another year of making a difference, solving problems, and supporting your communities!
Merry Christmas from everyone here at Orlo!
To our public sector comms super stars - you have absolutely smashed it this year. Through some big challenges, you’ve kept our communities running so we hope you enjoy the celebrations, you deserve it!
To our public sector comms super stars - you have absolutely smashed it this year. Through some big challenges, you’ve kept our communities running so we hope you enjoy the celebrations, you deserve it!
December 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Merry Christmas from everyone here at Orlo!
To our public sector comms super stars - you have absolutely smashed it this year. Through some big challenges, you’ve kept our communities running so we hope you enjoy the celebrations, you deserve it!
To our public sector comms super stars - you have absolutely smashed it this year. Through some big challenges, you’ve kept our communities running so we hope you enjoy the celebrations, you deserve it!
With the Home Office’s long awaited release of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, the spotlight has been firmly placed on the importance of rebuilding public trust. And, one of the best ways to do this is via social media: https://orlo.uk/CKLQh
December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With the Home Office’s long awaited release of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, the spotlight has been firmly placed on the importance of rebuilding public trust. And, one of the best ways to do this is via social media: https://orlo.uk/CKLQh
Are your email and social channels living in separate buckets?
In our latest blog, we break down why integrating these channels isn't just "nice to have," it's essential for fighting misinformation and building trust: https://orlo.uk/no2Jh
In our latest blog, we break down why integrating these channels isn't just "nice to have," it's essential for fighting misinformation and building trust: https://orlo.uk/no2Jh
December 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Are your email and social channels living in separate buckets?
In our latest blog, we break down why integrating these channels isn't just "nice to have," it's essential for fighting misinformation and building trust: https://orlo.uk/no2Jh
In our latest blog, we break down why integrating these channels isn't just "nice to have," it's essential for fighting misinformation and building trust: https://orlo.uk/no2Jh
Stay ahead of the curve with our November social media roundup.
Marketing and socials expert, Luan Wise is back to break down every major platform update you need to know, all in one place. Save time and get fully up to speed here: https://orlo.uk/MKFlw
Marketing and socials expert, Luan Wise is back to break down every major platform update you need to know, all in one place. Save time and get fully up to speed here: https://orlo.uk/MKFlw
December 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Stay ahead of the curve with our November social media roundup.
Marketing and socials expert, Luan Wise is back to break down every major platform update you need to know, all in one place. Save time and get fully up to speed here: https://orlo.uk/MKFlw
Marketing and socials expert, Luan Wise is back to break down every major platform update you need to know, all in one place. Save time and get fully up to speed here: https://orlo.uk/MKFlw
How can natural timelines help you tell stories and boost your engagement? Welcome to episode six of 'The Storyboard' with our fabulous Community Partner, James Morton!
For more info on how you can tell stories, watch our webinar on demand, here: https://orlo.uk/dlAZ9
For more info on how you can tell stories, watch our webinar on demand, here: https://orlo.uk/dlAZ9
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
How can natural timelines help you tell stories and boost your engagement? Welcome to episode six of 'The Storyboard' with our fabulous Community Partner, James Morton!
For more info on how you can tell stories, watch our webinar on demand, here: https://orlo.uk/dlAZ9
For more info on how you can tell stories, watch our webinar on demand, here: https://orlo.uk/dlAZ9
'What can we learn about crisis comms from the Grenfell Tower disaster?' This was the question Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Nick Price-Thompson answered at this year's BIG Social.
Read it: https://orlo.uk/8HxUZ
Read it: https://orlo.uk/8HxUZ
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
'What can we learn about crisis comms from the Grenfell Tower disaster?' This was the question Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Nick Price-Thompson answered at this year's BIG Social.
Read it: https://orlo.uk/8HxUZ
Read it: https://orlo.uk/8HxUZ
The Orlo Elves have been busy putting together gift bags for Age UK's gift of Christmas!
These were dropped off at Age UK Birmingham to be distributed to the elderly people of Birmingham, to spread some festive cheer and to remind everyone that they're not alone this Christmas. 🎅 🎄
These were dropped off at Age UK Birmingham to be distributed to the elderly people of Birmingham, to spread some festive cheer and to remind everyone that they're not alone this Christmas. 🎅 🎄
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Orlo Elves have been busy putting together gift bags for Age UK's gift of Christmas!
These were dropped off at Age UK Birmingham to be distributed to the elderly people of Birmingham, to spread some festive cheer and to remind everyone that they're not alone this Christmas. 🎅 🎄
These were dropped off at Age UK Birmingham to be distributed to the elderly people of Birmingham, to spread some festive cheer and to remind everyone that they're not alone this Christmas. 🎅 🎄
We spoke with Head of Brand and Marketing at Surrey County Council, Richard Neale about what some of the biggest challenges are right now in the public sector; specifically mis and disinformation.
In the mean time,we've got loads of resources that can help including this blog: https://orlo.uk/ivWlE
In the mean time,we've got loads of resources that can help including this blog: https://orlo.uk/ivWlE
December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We spoke with Head of Brand and Marketing at Surrey County Council, Richard Neale about what some of the biggest challenges are right now in the public sector; specifically mis and disinformation.
In the mean time,we've got loads of resources that can help including this blog: https://orlo.uk/ivWlE
In the mean time,we've got loads of resources that can help including this blog: https://orlo.uk/ivWlE
We're so grateful to all of our incredible Orlonians, so we're starting a new series where we celebrate their work anniversaries 🥳
Last month, it was the turn of the lovely Liza, Phil, Rich and Seid - thank you for everything you do for Orlo, we're so lucky to have you!
Last month, it was the turn of the lovely Liza, Phil, Rich and Seid - thank you for everything you do for Orlo, we're so lucky to have you!
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We're so grateful to all of our incredible Orlonians, so we're starting a new series where we celebrate their work anniversaries 🥳
Last month, it was the turn of the lovely Liza, Phil, Rich and Seid - thank you for everything you do for Orlo, we're so lucky to have you!
Last month, it was the turn of the lovely Liza, Phil, Rich and Seid - thank you for everything you do for Orlo, we're so lucky to have you!