The largest study of public sector communications technology shows how far behind the sector is falling on artificial intelligence with only 9% of organisations having a policy for its use.  The study of over 215 organisations conducted by Seashell Communications…

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&Smyth, the creative communications agency founded by Gemma Smyth in 2013, has announced two new hires in response to an expanded client portfolio during 2024. The additions to the team include seasoned PR professional, Hazel Dobbyn who joins the leadership…

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This extract from Strategic Reputation Management by Amanda Coleman © 2024 is reproduced with permission from Kogan Page Ltd. INTRODUCTION Being talked about, being written about and being recognised in a crowded marketplace have been seen by many to underpin…

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An audience of over two hundred and fifty communication professionals from across Ireland gave a standing ovation to former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, as she was presented with the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) President’s Medal in recognition…

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The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced that its Next Gen PR World Cup will now take place in March/April 2025. The rescheduling comes in response to ICCO’s growth and the organisation’s commitment to ensuring broader participation from its…

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A conference exploring the contribution of public relations and strategic communications to the building a sense of community in Ireland will take place on Thursday, 24 October at Croke Park, Dublin. Over 200 delegates are expected to attend. Organised by…

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Copper Consultancy, the specialist communications agency dedicated to supporting sustainable infrastructure, has announced continued expansion with new offices in Scotland and Ireland, alongside senior appointments.  Copper now has offices spread across the UK, in Wales (Cardiff), Scotland (Glasgow), and Ireland…

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Communication professionals often find themselves caught in a frustrating paradox—tasked with shaping organisational narratives and influencing strategies, yet struggling to prove the strategic value of what we do, writes Sia Papageorgiou. This needs to change.  Professional certification for communication professionals…

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Workvivo by Zoom has launched Employee Insights to the public, its employee listening suite that helps organizations measure, understand, and improve employee engagement. Built into the Workvivo platform, Employee Insights empowers organizations to measure engagement on a continuous basis and…

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The Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE) has entered into an exclusive partnership to provide comprehensive training for the Global Communication Certification Council’s (GCCC) certification programs. CSCE managing partner Sia Papageorgiou (pictured top right) is a long-time, ardent supporter of…

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The International Communications Consultancy Organisation's (ICCO) Next Gen Group has released an insightful report on the motivations, challenges, and aspirations of young PR professionals across seven regions globally. ICCO’s Next Gen Group is a dynamic team of young PR practitioners…

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Farzana Baduel Chart.PR, Hon. FCIPR has been named the 2026 president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). She will become president-elect in 2025, having stood unopposed in the 2024 election. Baduel is the CEO and co-founder of Curzon…

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