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News: PRII launches census of communications profession in Ireland

THE Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) has launched its second nationwide study of the public relations and communication sector in Ireland. All members of the PRII, employees of Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) member agencies, and those in the…

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News: CIPR announces new partnership with the Trade Association Forum

THE Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced a new strategic partnership with The Trade Association Forum to support the development of networks, discussion forums and best practice guidance for all those working in communications roles in UK Trade…

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News: 96 per cent of PR professionals advise on climate crisis

THE launch of the second annual research report from the PRCA Climate Misinformation Strategy Group and Opinium reveals an industry increasingly confident in its ability to guide organizations towards meaningful action on climate issues. The study of more than 200…

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News: Irish award winners for Excellence in Public Relations 2022 announced

THE Irish Awards for Excellence in Public Relations were presented last Friday in The Mansion House, Dublin, Ireland. Hosted by the Public Relations Consultants Association Ireland (PRCA) and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII), they recognize best practice in…

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News: CIPR #AIinPR panel revisits crowdsourced tool project

THE CIPR's #AIinPR panel has launched a crowdsourced project to characterize the AI tool market in public relations. It is inviting practitioners to submit details of the tools that they use in practice via this form before 12 August 2022.…

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News: PRCA welcomes call for MP lobbying reform

THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has strongly welcomed a call to reform parliamentary standards on MPs lobbying by the Prime Minister’s former anti-corruption champion. Former Minister, John Penrose MP, resigned recently and said it was…

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News: Aura relaunches and focuses on sustainable future of businesses

AURA, the Scottish strategic business and communication advisory which runs the PRFest community, has relaunched with a specific focus to help future-proof businesses and organizations by working towards a sustainable future. On World Environment Day, Aura also launched its ‘Synergy…

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News: PR salaries go up to help employees meet rising cost of living

MORE than two-thirds (67 per cent) of PR agencies around the world are increasing salaries to help staff meet the rising cost of living, according to the latest PRCA ICCO Confidence Tracker research published today. 139 CEOs, Directors, and Department…

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News: New #StateofPR research finds a growing industry stunted by skills shortage

THE public relations industry is struggling to meet an increase in demand as vacancies remain unfilled due to low numbers of skilled applicants and a resulting fierce battle for existing talent, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute…

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News: Young Communications Professional of the Year in Ireland nominees announced

THE shortlist for the Awards for Excellence in Public Relations Young Communications Professional in Ireland has been announced. The Awards celebrate the best Irish public relations and communications work by public, private and not-for-profit organizations and are hosted by the…

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News: Drury announces new leadership team and structure

IRISH independent public relations agency, Drury, has announced five senior promotions and the evolution of its leadership structure. The promotions see the appointment of three divisional managing directors, a chief operations officer and a financial controller. The new appointments are…

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News: PRCA welcomes proposed lobbying ban for MPs

THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has welcomed the Committee on Standards’ proposals to tighten lobbying rules for MPs. Under the new proposals, MPs can neither initiate nor participate in approaches to parliamentarians where they stand…

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