Welcome to the Summer edition of REWIRE

For this edition, we were delighted to speak to the incomparable Emily Maitlis right as the United Kingdom’s General Election campaigns began. By the time you read this, the UK may well have a new Government – regardless, Emily’s wise words are worth a read – particularly (I think) with regard to that other looming election across the Atlantic.

It’s an election-heavy year for many of us in this industry, and Hanover senior advisor Brian Hayes also studies the results of the European elections and what they might foretell for each of us.

Four years after lockdown, Hanover director James Mole, head of media at NHS England at the time of the pandemic, reflects on his time on the frontline of Covid communications, and the lessons he learned.

And – as we work in an industry with a lot of public speaking – we ask journalist, author and stand-up comic Viv Groskup for her top tips to own a room.

That’s just a flavour of what’s inside, along with the usual reflections and insights on politics, journalism, AI and digital.

As ever, on behalf of Hanover Communications, a big thank you to everyone who contributed, colleagues and friends alike.

And if you have any questions, or want to learn more about us and how we could partner with you, please do get in touch.

Enjoy,

Emma Gorton
Managing Director