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Dawn Carrington

(She/Her)
London
As seen in: HuffPost, Medium, MSN, Yahoo Life, Forbes, The Guardian, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo News New Zealand, HuffPost UK, Yahoo Style Canada, The Good Men Project and
Covers:  Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations (PR), Executive Visibility, AE & GEO, Dogs & Animal Welfare, Climate
I help CEOs & Founders prevent reputational damage and manage crises | Ex‑No.10 | Featured: Forbes BBC, Huffpost

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Dawn Carrington’s Biography

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Contributing Writer with bylines @Forbes @Huffpost @BBC @Guardian and more. Ex-BBC.

Communications and Crisis Management Advisor including to HM King Charles III, HRH Queen Elizabeth II and UK Prime Minister, Lord David Cameron.

Find out more about my work:
www.dawncarrington.com

Dawn Carrington’s Journalist Portfolio

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When My Beloved Dog Died, I Did Something Drastic And Beautiful To Cope

When My Beloved Dog Died, I Did Something Drastic And Beautiful To Cope

First-person essay on HuffPost's Personal vertical.

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8 PR Strategies For Non-Profits And Other Mission-Driven Organizations (Forbes)

8 PR Strategies For Non-Profits And Other Mission-Driven Organizations (Forbes)

Mission-driven businesses often struggle with visibility and engagement. PR is 90% more effective than advert…

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PR Lessons From Madonna (Forbes)

PR Lessons From Madonna (Forbes)

​Madonna's PR playbook has some surprisingly valuable lessons that small businesses can use to up their own P…

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I survived child abuse - thanks to a small charity (Guardian)

I survived child abuse - thanks to a small charity (Guardian)

I know how important it is to have small, highly-focused charities that are close by when someone needs to ta…

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Christmas Can Be Hard For Childhood Abuse Survivors - Here's How To Get By (Huffpost)

Christmas Can Be Hard For Childhood Abuse Survivors - Here's How To Get By (Huffpost)

Seeing so many happy families on your timeline can be upsetting -remember that millions are in a similar posi…

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Deadly year for journalists as killings rise by 50% - impunity to blame?

Deadly year for journalists as killings rise by 50% - impunity to blame?

These innocent journalists had their lives taken away in retaliation for shining a light on important issues …

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Articles

How to become the go-to expert in your industry

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By Dawn Carrington
| MSN Verified
When founders tell me they “don't have time” for thought leadership, I usually ask one question: If your ideal client were choosing between you and a competitor tomorrow, what would they find about you in two minutes on Google? When over 90% of consumers say they trust recommendations from people they know, and trust peer recommendations more than ads, your reputation as an individual expert is more powerful than your brand's marketing in 2026.
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When My Beloved Dog Died, I Did Something Drastic And Beautiful To Cope

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By Dawn Carrington
| Yahoo Life Verified
“I can give her some sedation, so she doesn’t feel anything,” the vet said, standing above Lola, my companion for 14 years. He’d put dogs to sleep hundreds of times, but for me, this was one of the worst experiences I’d ever had, and I hated having to decide to end her life. Lola had dementia and cancer. She wasn’t sleeping well and didn’t recognize me anymore. When she stopped eating, I knew I had to do something.
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8 PR Strategies For Non-Profits And Other Mission-Driven Organizations

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By Dawn Carrington
| Forbes Verified
By Dawn Carrington Mission-driven businesses often struggle with visibility and engagement, despite these being top priorities. Whether you are a non-profit, social enterprise, or a company with a strong commitment to social responsibility, delivering your mission is key to success. However, mission-based businesses face unique challenges in standing out and making an impact. Translating your mission into an engaging narrative that resonates with the public and stakeholders requires expertise.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working for BBC Radio as a producer alongside my University degree,

How is social media changing news?

It's become the main source of news online and the first source of breaking news.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Muck Rack, naturally!