AS greater demands and expectations are placed on those who practice public relations, PR veteran and author Marc Whitt (pictured) contends that we should advance ourselves to the ultimate level of professional skill and excellence: that of a masterful public…

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THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has published the results of its first U.S. PR and Communications Census, revealing a thriving industry delivering greater value than ever for organizations and society. This year’s research, carried out by Perspectus Global…

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GRZEGORZ Szczepanski, CEO, Hill + Knowlton Poland began his presidency by calling for PR to return to cherishing relationships at the opening of the ICCO Global Summit in Dubai recently. Szczepanski replaces Nitin Mantri, Group CEO, AvianWE, as the ICCO president,…

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AN attempt to link the rise of NHS communications teams with NHS waiting lists is "disingenuous" according to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Institute was responding to a study by the TaxPayers' Alliance that found £57 million…

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PENTA, the world's first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm, has announced that Armand Gadoury (pictured) has joined the firm as chief revenue officer. Gadoury will oversee the strategy and execution of sales, marketing, revenue operations, and account management as Penta brings…

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A mentoring initiative by the not-for-profit, I have a voice, officially launches this week. The public affairs profession has come together to support 80 young people pursue careers in the sector.  The nine-month programme offers one-to-one support for young people…

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COMMUNICATIONS consultancy, Redefining Communications, has continued to expand its team with the appointment of Lucy Kemp (pictured left) as employee experience strategist. Kemp has been working as part of the collective team on various client projects, including work for the…

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ANALYSIS of the boards and management teams of the FTSE 100, published last week by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) – the world’s only Royally Chartered body for PR professionals – found almost half have no director of…

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THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest and most influential PR professional body, has today published a new study that highlights the important role communications teams played in helping businesses navigate through the uncertainty of the last…

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BALLAST Research, Hamilton Place Strategies, Flag Media Analytics, alva, and Gotham Research Group, along with newly acquired Decode_M, has officially rebranded and launched as Penta, a stakeholder solutions firm combining intelligence and strategy capabilities. Penta is backed by a majority…

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CHARTERED PR practitioner and CIPR fellow Rachael Clamp (pictured) has been named president-elect of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for 2023, having stood unopposed in the 2022 election. A current director of the CIPR, Clamp will succeed Steve…

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ALDI Ireland has won the Communication – Multinational Company award at this year’s Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards in recognition of its corporate responsibility strategy, ‘Better Everyday’. The award recognizes the fantastic work ALDI has done to communicate this…

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