Simon Collister

Helping organisations adapt to the digital society through researching emerging trends, developing creative communications strategies and delivering workshops and training.

I am the author of academic research examining the shifting role of political communications in the online space.

I have presented at international conferences - for both academic and business audiences.

Currently I am consulting for the specialist social media agency We Are Social.

Previously I was Head of Digital with PR firm Weber Shandwick's Consumer team in London.

Prior to that I was Head of Digital Culture and Emerging Media with PR firm Edelman's London-based digital team.

I am also a Non Executive Director with the Open Rights Group, a UK based digital rights NGO which campaigns to protect civil liberties threatened by the poor implementation and regulation of digital technology.

I have an MA in Modern Literature & Culture and a BA in English and Related Literature - both from the University of York.

I also hold a post-graduate diploma in PR from Leeds Metropolitan University.

Beyond work, a catholic approach to music keeps me sane and reading (especially modern fiction, PR and politics/international affairs) reminds me to always keep asking questions.

The views expressed in this blog are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my employer.

For more information drop me an email: simon_collister@hotmail.com