Footstep Comms

#Communications consultancy specialising in #PR, #socialmedia, events & stakeholder engagement. Advice from @SamanthaDancy 👩‍💻

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Things may look like they’re ‘back to normal’ on the surface, but many people are still carrying more than they show.

If you’ve felt slightly slower, heavier or off pace lately, this one may resonate. Take a read here: https://t.co/8jtg3p74SY

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My shoe broke just as I stepped into the hotel lobby for a meeting.

Thank you Pamela and Renas at Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Science Park, for going above and beyond.

Sometimes it’s the smallest moments of service people remember most.

@Marriott #service

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Getting back into work properly after a disrupted few weeks feels a bit like going back to the gym after a break (or after a few ‘adapted work outs!!)

Things might not look or feel the same, but sometimes it’s just about showing up and keeping going, one way or another!

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So with the school runs back (hopefully to stay 🙏), and diaries filling up again, this week has felt like a bit of a reset...

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Mental health comms need heart, not headlines. 💬
I wrote about what I’ve learned working in Riyadh and Dubai - and why communication is key to building cultures of care.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #Comms #Wellbeing
https://t.co/7iqnxO4QDW

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It’s not just what we say - it’s how we say it.

These do’s and don’ts for talking about mental health in PR are small changes that can help build more understanding, inclusive workplaces and campaigns. 💬

#MentalHealthMatters #CommsForChange #PRProfessionals

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Mental health isn’t a PR trend - it’s a human topic.
🎥 New Tips: 3 ways to communicate about mental health with empathy, sensitivity & authenticity.
#MentalHealthAwareness #PRStrategy #Comms

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#TerminologyTuesday this week is Stigma Reduction
In PR and comms, we can help shape how people talk about mental health - with empathy, openness, and respect. 💚

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceWellbeing #CommsForChange

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83% of Middle East professionals prioritise workplace mental health when choosing an employer.
A strong reminder that empathy and communication matter more than ever. 🧠

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorkplaceWellbeing #Comms

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Our latest blog post focuses on the importance of storytelling in travel & tourism PR in this region: https://t.co/7zgSajNuPl

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Tourism PR is more than promotion - it’s connection.
🎥 In today’s clip, we’re sharing 3 quick PR tips every tourism brand should know.
#TourismPR #TravelMarketing

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Destination branding = more than logos & slogans. It’s the story a place tells — shaping tourism, investment, and reputation. 🌍
#DestinationBranding #PR #TourismMarketing

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As a lot of my early career was in the hospitality, travel & tourism sector here (and it’s still got a piece of my heart), I’ve been paying a lot of attention to all the news linked to World Tourism Day at the weekend, and this stat really caught me attention.

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On this week’s blog: PR lessons from 2 years living and PR-ing in Riyadh https://t.co/7S2brdku0t

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3 PR tips for Saudi: 1️⃣ Trust first 2️⃣ Vision 2030 alignment 3️⃣ Cultural respect. #FootstepComms

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Advice doesn’t have to be polished to be valuable (I hope!) Following Saudi National Day this week, here are my unscripted thoughts (complete with a few “umms”!) on what it’s really like moving to Saudi Arabia, both personally and professionally 🇸🇦

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Saudi media on the rise:
2023 — SAR 6B
2024 — SAR 16B 🚀
A fast-growing sector driving creativity, investment & communication.
#SaudiNationalDay #SaudiArabia #Media

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Happy Saudi National Day! 🇸🇦
Celebrating the Kingdom’s journey of heritage, resilience, and vision for the future. #SaudiNationalDay

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New blog: “Pressing Matters: How to Host Media Events Journalists Actually Want to Attend.” #PR #MediaRelations https://t.co/2vTxDqCzRb

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5 tips for hosting successful media events: timing, focus, spokespeople prep, bilingual support & smart follow-up. #PR #MediaRelations