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Back in 2018, we were both deep in the trenches delivering the Newcastle Light Rail project. As our contracts were coming to an end, we found ourselves wondering what was next. We both knew we wanted to take the leap and start our own businesses. And then came the question […]
In communications and engagement, we spend a lot of time helping organisations listen better, communicate clearly, and bring people with them through change, but what we don’t always talk about is how we do that work together in our own organisation, as a team. At Spectrum Comms, we’re intentionally building […]
As people around the world get behind their national teams, it’s worth remembering something simple: people show up when they feel part of the story. Fans don’t stick around because they’re kept informed, they stick around because they feel invested. Communities work the same way. Engagement works when people can […]
When silence fuels misinformation: Why communication is now a risk control. Australians are among the most concerned people globally about their ability to tell real information from fake, particularly on social platforms like Facebook and TikTok. At the same time, trust in news remains stubbornly low, with only around one‑third […]
At our latest team day, we came together expecting a bit of friendly competition, problem‑solving and laughs along the way. What we didn’t expect was just how meaningful the day would become. Working through a series of team challenges, we put our heads down to build bikes – assuming, like […]
When people talk about collaboration, it is often framed as workshops, meetings or emails. But some of the most meaningful collaboration happens well beyond the desk. Through embedded teams, long-term relationships and a genuine sense of shared ownership. At Spectrum Comms, for many large-scale infrastructure projects, we work as embedded members of our client’s teams. That doesn’t mean we’re sitting in […]
Culture in the workplace is often talked about as something you can see – an office, a desk, a team working side by side. But culture isn’t a place. It’s a feeling. It shows up in how people work together, how they’re trusted to do their jobs, and how they’re supported when things get challenging. For a remote business like […]
In construction, communication isn’t just about keeping people informed, it’s about building trust, reducing risk, and making sure projects run smoothly from start to finish. Whether it’s a major road upgrade or a small local improvement project, every construction job affects people. Residents, businesses, commuters, and community groups all have […]
Seven years ago, Spectrum Comms began with a simple idea: to create a flexible workplace for ourselves and build something meaningful together. What started as a conversation between friends who really loved working together has grown into a thriving consultancy with over 55 clients, a passionate team, and projects that […]
In a world full of electronic communications, is there still a place for the good old-fashioned doorknock? When it comes […]
When illustrating the benefit of sustained stakeholder engagement, we sometimes talk about ‘occasional’ vs. ‘constant’ mates. What does this mean? […]
We’ve all been there, typing away in our daily communications, questioning whether to let those letters soar high as capitals […]
As long-standing community engagement professionals, we’ve noticed how some companies are better at working with communities than others. While some […]
It’s always nice to receive positive feedback from the media and community about a project we’ve been working on. In […]
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Why I want to turn the comments off
A few weeks ago, I sat down and watched The Matter of Facts, the ABC documentary series where Hamish Macdonald goes looking for an answer to a fairly unsettling question: what happens when society can’t agree on basic facts anymore. It’s a good watch for those in Community Engagement, but also a bit of a gut punch. Because a lot of […]
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