As an amateur athlete, maintaining peak physical condition is essential for achieving optimal performance and enjoying the activities we love. Over the past 20 years, I have discovered the immense benefits of osteopathy, a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, as a key component of my training and well-being. In this … Continue reading A Two-Decade Journey: The Transformative Power of Osteopathy for an Amateur Athlete
Author: marcoRecorder
Marco Ricorda is a communication expert, political communication blogger, public speaker and a twice nominated #EUinfluencer. He is the Communication Officer for the Mediterranean at ICMPD and formerly a Member of Cabinet for President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani, Head of Social Media for the ALDE group and Guy Verhofstadt, digital communication strategist for the European Commission and the economic think tank Bruegel.
Academic background from the University of Bologna, Maastricht University, Universiteit Antwerpen and Queen's University Belfast.
the artificial intelligence conandrum for current diplomacy affairs
This article is based on an intervention I gave at the Radicalisation Awareness Network Policy Support Western Balkans Thematic Research Meeting on "Foreign influence, aggression against Ukraine and the impact on ethno-nationalism and violent extremism in the Western Balkans: A P/CVE perspective" on 16 March 2023 As we have seen in recent years and months, … Continue reading the artificial intelligence conandrum for current diplomacy affairs
Contribution to ran spotlight on ukraine
There is growing concern among policy makers and practitioners alike about the potential security impact of the war in Ukraine on the EU and its Member States. With the propagation of mis- and disinformation about the war, the large scale migration of refugees to neighbouring countries, the flow of ‘foreign volunteers’ to Ukraine to fight … Continue reading Contribution to ran spotlight on ukraine
Advancing AI and Social Media in Public Affairs: Highlights from the European Digital Advocacy Summit
The European Digital Advocacy Summit recently took place on 7 December 2022, gathering experts and industry leaders from the fields of public affairs, digital communications, and artificial intelligence. Among the notable speakers I was in an esteemed panel that included Maria Linkova-Nijs, Communication Director at CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council) and Philip Weiss, CEO of … Continue reading Advancing AI and Social Media in Public Affairs: Highlights from the European Digital Advocacy Summit
Understanding the governance of migration narratives in the Euro-Mediterranean region
The Euro-Mediterranean Migration Narratives Conference is the flagship event of the EUROMED Migration V (EMM5) and Mediterranean City-to-City Migration (MC2CM) programmes, two projects implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), on communication on migration in the Euro-Mediterranean region. The Conference took place on 10 and 11 November and once again provided an … Continue reading Understanding the governance of migration narratives in the Euro-Mediterranean region
THE IMPORTANCE OF NARRATIVES IN THE MIGRATIONDISCOURSE: ANALYSIS, IMPACT AND GOOD PRACTICES
In migration policymaking, as in other fields, narrative is one of the main drivers of public behaviour, a powerful shaper of perception and a determining factor in the process of shaping public opinion. The way migration phenomenon is communicated has a direct influence in society and the attitudes and opinion of individuals. Language can be … Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF NARRATIVES IN THE MIGRATIONDISCOURSE: ANALYSIS, IMPACT AND GOOD PRACTICES
Club of Venice Seminar – Challenges for government communication in times of crisis: capacity building, delivering, interacting and inclusiveness
The Seminar on "Challenges for government communication in times of crisis: capacity building, delivering, interacting and inclusiveness" organised by the Club of Venice and Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU on 14 October 2022 was a great opportunity to discuss ways how governments and institutions are organised with regards to crisis management, integrating … Continue reading Club of Venice Seminar – Challenges for government communication in times of crisis: capacity building, delivering, interacting and inclusiveness
An evening at frekwenzi
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited by my friend Mark Azzopardi to be a guest on Frekwenzi, a great talk show hosted on NET TV to discuss current events and debates in Malta. In the episode we discussed one of the most talked about topics in this small and beautiful Mediterranean island: the … Continue reading An evening at frekwenzi
Eliminate Demotivational Motivational Content
This article was published on the website of the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD) Shutterstock https://bit.ly/3BiBN0W It is all around us. All day, all night (like the song goes…). While our cookies serve us the content we supposedly expect to be served, it is undeniable how the so-called “motivational content” pervades our scrolling thumb, whether … Continue reading Eliminate Demotivational Motivational Content
Crisis communication: challenges for strategic communication and possible inter-governmental synergies
The latest Club of Venice plenary took place in Florence at the stunning facilities of the European University Institute. At the event, I had the opportunity to introduce the Migration Capacity Partnerships for the Mediterranean (MCP Med) concept. As an overarching framework that aims to bridge cooperation agendas between Europe and its southern neighbours, MCP … Continue reading Crisis communication: challenges for strategic communication and possible inter-governmental synergies
MARCO RICORDA 