Eric MacInnes

Former tv journalist from the UK now working in the Middle East. Well-travelled, news nut, irreverent, happy.

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@RestIsPolitics @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret Started listening to it this morning in Abu Dhabi and finished it tonight in Amman, Jordan. TRIP for every trip.

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@RestIsPolitics @RoryStewartUK @DavidLammy @campbellclaret Was a real treat listening to this one. They're all good but Lammy was feisty and thoughtful.

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@campbellclaret What a lovely thing to do.

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@JSchofieldTrust @jonathancmunro @ronkephillips @christinalamb @tessjstimson He was a lovely guy, a real sweetheart with a big, welcoming smile. #rememberingJohn as for @jonathancmunro and his sweater, check out my white polo!

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"Panic calls and calm voices," Dubai-based business growth specialist, Ayman Itani, discusses how the #coronavirus #crisis impacted both offline and native digital companies.

How did the big supermarkets do compared to online-only grocers? How crucial wa…https://t.co/yDLqJnK1qX

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How did the lack of Science Journalism impact the way Middle East media responded to the #coronavirus #crisis?

Were journalists equipped to distinguish between fake news and vital public health messages?

My chat with Dr Zahera Harb, Lebanese academic…https://t.co/zQupY3keJr

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Jargon, we're all guilty of using it, aren't we? But when business leaders fall into it they could be causing harm to themselves and their brands.

Being understood is vital for communicating with your customers. It's also important for the advancement o…https://t.co/qUaxQuCD1Q

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Valuable advice for business leaders on how to communicate with employees about racism. Its a #crisis of our times and every sector has a part to play in solving it. #crisiscommunications #prcomms https://t.co/zAEcy4fjOl

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How has the #coronavirus #crisis accelerated the use of #mobile? And, are podcasts the ultimate relationship builder?

Talking to ex-newspaper boss and mobile guru, Dan Mason, in the first of my 'Interesting People Interesting Times' video series.

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Mobile communications have exploded during this #coronavirus #crisis. Looking forward to sharing an interview with mobile guru 'Digital Dan' Mason, who has spent the last decade showing journalists, NGOs, companies and governments how to use mobile techno…https://t.co/obul4BKXch

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Let us all consider our privilege and where that has got us. https://t.co/UoXDuB8mQD

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What comes first in planning for a #crisis -strategy or plan? And, what's the difference? #crisiscommunications #prcomms #coronavirus https://t.co/U3aDlBEOXz

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Words count in a #crisis. The implications of 'social' distancing go far beyond the physical spaces we now avoid. #crisiscommunications #prcomms #coronavirus https://t.co/A4Jz2RSXQv

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Empathy as a crucial 'power' tool. Is it something we have innately or can we learn it? Jacinda Ardern has it in spades and her #crisisleadership is much admired. #crisiscomms #prcomms https://t.co/KC0B13kMA5

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"If it’s a political crisis, what you do is try to manage your reputation. If it’s a health crisis you focus on saving lives, at whatever cost to your political reputation.” Changing your default mindset in a #crisis may be difficu…https://t.co/ncv1GiKVEe https://t.co/EZAAcgGtCN

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Imagine if your business agreed a set of values and your CEO trashed them; that's the USA right now. Mixed messages and rogue opinions can be lethal in a public health #crisis. So, what do we learn from this #coronavirus #pandemic and what can we do? #cri…https://t.co/6CXXybyE10

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To all those who are celebrating I wish you a blessed Eid. We live in difficult times but hopefully you'll still get to connect with family and friends in meaningful ways. https://t.co/Usx6OQGGGj

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"The regulations we enforce must be credible and enforceable." Quote from the Chair of the Scottish Police Federation as he bemoans #mixedmessages about the #coronavirus #lockdown in the UK. I'll be discussing mixed messages in my…https://t.co/rStNLTZyvq https://t.co/1TSJgQrRD3

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5G conspiracy theorists were previously against 4G, 3G and vaccination. Why has misinformation spread so fast during this pandemic and what are the 3 social communication functions you need to plan for ahead of any #crisis. #coronavirus #crisiscomms #prco…https://t.co/Tyq2uWdqkS

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In a #crisis transparency is essential. If you promise it and then release heavily redacted documents no one will be convinced. #crisiscommunications #prcomms #coronavirus https://t.co/vg2KpBfQDE