Transform Gov - the digital government podcast

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Transform Gov - the digital government podcast

Show Notes

RTÉ’s Joe Hoban and Tracey Diamond share how their award-finalist campaign “We’re here to be better, for you” became the start of a new era for public service media. In this episode of Transform Gov, Maeve Kneafsey asks: ✔️ Why did RTÉ choose to go public with such a bold message? ✔️ How can public organisations communicate honestly without making things worse? ✔️ What role does digital strategy play in winning back younger audiences? ✔️ How can you create impact on a minimal budget?

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