Whataboutisms

Say hello to whataboutisms. But who are we? Whataboutisms is dedicated to platforming young communicators. Our mission is to promote critical thinking, foster intellectual discourse, and tackle specific societal issues among junior communication professionals. Today, we're excited to announce the first event: a debate for young communicators – interns, apprentices, trainees, university students, and those in junior-level roles – intended to build and celebrate young voices as they exchange ideas on issues that matter to them. Join us on the 11th of July for an engaging and thought-provoking evening tailored specifically for young communications professionals. This event features a dynamic debate on the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence and their implications globally and for our industry. Following the debate, there will be an excellent opportunity to network with peers, industry leaders, and AI experts. To participate: * Stay connected * Follow us * Turn on your post notifications and we let you know once applications are all open So, what do you say? Are you ready for a little back-and-forth? #whataboutisms Click this link to snag your free ticket to the first #wia event *bit.ly/4aQxbgZ* & if you would like to join the debate, look out for when the applications open tomorrow on our socials! #networking #event #comms #pr #marketing #debate

We’re thrilled to announce our latest partnership with PRCA UK, offering a unique opportunity for development and growth. As part of our collaboration, attendance at any WAI event qualifies for PRCA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This partnership not only emphasises the value of continuous learning and professional growth, but also a space where fresh ideas can flourish, and essential industry connections can be forged. Our Head of Partnerships, Amber Ellis, shed some more light on the partnership in the latest edition of the PRCA CPD newsletter. And don’t forget! Our next event is just around the corner—mark your calendars for November 20th with Milltown Partners! Get our free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gezjwBUa It promises to be an inspiring evening, providing even more opportunities to earn CPD points. We can’t wait to see you there!

Let's start introducing you to our speakers for our upcoming #WhataboutNewspapers event on Nov 20th! First up, Simon Thiel, SVP Corporate Affairs at Zalando! Simon is a storyteller at heart, drawing on over 20 years of journalism and communications expertise to join this panel having worked as a reporter, agency leader and in-house executive. Simon's currently SVP Corporate Affairs at Zalando (Europe's biggest e-commerce company) leading an integrated function spanning external and internal communications, public affairs, corporate publishing and financial communication. Simon was previously a London-based Partner at Milltown Partners, a strategic communications and public policy advisory firm. He worked on clients including Meta, Google DeepMind, Tesla, IKEA and KKR. Simon started his career as a journalist working in senior positions for Bloomberg News across the UK, Germany and the US focusing on technology and M&A reporting. Grab you free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gezjwBUa

Let's start introducing you to our speakers for our upcoming #WhataboutNewspapers event on Nov 20th! First up, Simon Thiel, SVP Corporate Affairs at Zalando! Simon is a storyteller at heart, drawing on over 20 years of journalism and communications expertise to join this panel having worked as a reporter, agency leader and in-house executive. Simon's currently SVP Corporate Affairs at Zalando (Europe's biggest e-commerce company) leading an integrated function spanning external and internal communications, public affairs, corporate publishing and financial communication. Simon was previously a London-based Partner at Milltown Partners, a strategic communications and public policy advisory firm. He worked on clients including Meta, Google DeepMind, Tesla, IKEA and KKR. Simon started his career as a journalist working in senior positions for Bloomberg News across the UK, Germany and the US focusing on technology and M&A reporting. Grab you free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gezjwBUa

We’re beyond excited to announce that Ketki Mahabaleshwarkar, Communications Analyst at event host, Milltown Partners, will be moderating our upcoming panel discussion on November 20th, 2024! 🎤 With her expertise in tech policy and AI, and her background as a freelance multimedia journalist, Ketki brings the perfect blend of insight and curiosity to lead the conversation on whether the decline of print newspapers is a loss—or just part of journalism’s natural evolution. A graduate of King's College London in Classical Studies with English Literature, Ketki’s passion for arts, history, internet culture, and social discourse truly sets her apart. She co-produces and hosts 'The Line Between' podcast, exploring the intersections of identity, diaspora, and contemporary culture—making her the ideal person to navigate this deep dive into the future of media. Join Ketki for what promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking discussion with plenty of opportunities to connect with industry leaders, fellow communicators, and journalists. Don't miss out—secure your free spot now via this link: https://lnkd.in/gezjwBUa

Gen Zs are joining the workforce in larger numbers than ever before. Digitally-savvy, purpose-driven, and entrepreneurial, will they transform the world of work as we know it – or will they inevitably conform to existing working cultures?  At Turbocharge, we’ll be debating the future of work and Gen Z’s role in it on November 7th in London, with two young debaters setting out their opposing arguments. Thanks to the team at from Whataboutisms, who offer young comms professionals the chance to improve their public speaking and critical thinking skills through debating, we’ll be examining this very question. Salma Ali, a Senior Account Executive at Cirkle PR, and Costanza De Salvia, Consultant at Blurred Communications will be making the case for and against Gen-Z setting the agenda for the future of work, in a quick-fire session moderated by IABC UK & Ireland Professional Development Director Kathryn Kneller. It’s a must-join for anyone who cares about the future world of work and inter-generational communications in the workplace. Join us at Rich Mix in London on 7th November: https://lnkd.in/gc9KqcHB #GenZ #Comms #IABC #Turbocharge24

🚀When we said we were back, we meant every word 🚀 After a successful first event, we’re thrilled to announce our next exciting discussion in partnership with Milltown Partners . Join us on November 20th, 2024, as we tackle a pressing question about the state of journalism today: Is the decline of print newspapers a bad thing, or is it just a natural evolution? 🤔 The Evening Standard recently transitioned from a daily print edition to a weekly one...it’s clear that change is in the air. Research from Press Gazette reveals that social media now captures 33% of Britons' news consumption—surpassing printed publications at just 15%! 📊 But what does this mean for the future of print media? Are we witnessing the end of an era, or is this a chance to innovate and adapt? Let’s explore together! 🔍 What to Expect on the Night: * Thought-Provoking Panel Discussions: Engage with industry leaders and peers as we dissect the future of journalism. * Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow communicators , journalists, and industry experts *All-round Satisfaction: thinking of food and drink plans? not too worry, this night will leave you with a tummy full of thoughts and refreshments Tickets to this event are now up on eventbrite 👉 https://lnkd.in/gezjwBUa

Salma Ali, one of our Senior Account Executives, has been invited to speak at this year's Turbocharge 2024 conference on Thursday, 7th November by Whataboutisms.   The topic? Gen-Zs speak: Who's framing our "work culture" narrative? This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from someone in the day-to-day as she delves into the hotly talked about subject and discusses her experience at Cirkle, as a member of the Gen Z era.   We hope to see you there! Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gc9KqcHB 🎟️

Looking forward to discussing Gen-Zs views on work culture with Salma Ali at the IABC UK & Ireland Turbocharge Conference on the 7th of November! 💫 Thank you to Eyimofe Okuwoga and Amber Ellis at Whataboutisms and Kathryn Kneller for the fantastic opportunity. And special thanks to Nik Govier and my Blurred team for the constant support and encouragement. 🤗 If you’re interested in attending, don’t miss out – get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ejDc_xdP

Excited to share that I've been invited to speak at the IABC UK & Ireland Turbocharge Conference on the 7th of November! 🤩 I’m looking forward to discussing what work culture is like for Gen-Zs with Costanza De Salvia🗣️ Thank you to Whataboutisms for this opportunity, and especially Amber Ellis and Eyimofe Okuwoga for all their encouragement.✨ Interested in attending? Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ejDc_xdP