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Views: How Gen Z consumes news and what it means for PR

In a world where information is just a swipe away, the way younger generations consume news has undergone a dramatic shift, writes Alex Wiltshire. Gone are the days when families gathered around the television to watch the evening news or…

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Views: Risk appetite in communications is the catalyst for innovation and growth

All organisations need to manage risk. Some do it better than others. Some make basic mistakes; others try to drive out all aspects of risk. But the reality is that some risk needs to be maintained, not least in communications,…

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News: Professional Development Francis Ingham Fund launches

PRCA, the trade association for the PR, communications and public affairs industry, this weekend marked the first anniversary of the death of its director general, Francis Ingham (pictured), who led the organisation from 2007 to 2023 and was known for…

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News: St Bede’s College announces Francis Ingham Legacy Fund 

St Bede’s College has announced The Francis Ingham Legacy Fund, a new philanthropic effort memorialising deceased St. Bede’s alumnus and global public relations association executive, Francis Ingham, at the one-year mark of his passing at the age of 47 (22…

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News: PRCA revises Client Consultancy Partnership Charter in line with modern industry needs

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has launched the 2024 edition of its Client Consultancy Partnership Charter, a comprehensive framework designed to develop collaboration and effectiveness within the public relations industry. This 11-Point Charter underscores the PRCA's commitment to…

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News: New report highlights PR industry’s conundrum in fight against money laundering and kleptocracy

A new report, 'What’s the Risk? PR & Communications Agencies and Kleptocracy’, by Thomas Mayne, research fellow at the University of Oxford, and published by the Foreign Policy Centre, was launched on Monday at an event in the Houses of…

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Views: Moving from being ‘comms managers’ to being ‘intent managers’ and ‘attention managers’

What would you do if you were told your job description was obsolete? If the tasks and intent behind the description were actually sending you away from success?, ask Lizabeth Wesely-Casella and Mike Klein. You’d probably want to know what…

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Views: Setting the stage for onboarding success

At its core, the real purpose of onboarding is to bring a new teammate up to speed as quickly as possible, so they can start contributing to the organization’s mission, writes Mike Nachshen. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a colleague,…

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News: Golin bolsters disinformation and brand protection with Cyabra partnership

Golin, the global PR agency, has announced a strategic partnership with Cyabra, the counter-disinformation platform. The collaboration empowers Golin's clients to proactively protect their brand reputations by effectively detecting and combating threats posed by malicious actors, online bot networks, and…

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Views: The importance of personalising your job role 

Applying for a job can often be a case of matching your abilities against a prescribed job specification. But to excel in any role means moving beyond that and shaping a job in your own image, writes Dr Stuart Thomson.…

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News: ICCO appoints new interim CEO

Andras Sztaniszlav (pictured) has been appointed as the interim CEO for ICCO, taking up the position on 1 January 2024. The appointment comes as part of a new strategy, creating a robust structure and future-proofing ICCO’s position as the leading…

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News: CIPR releases analysis of census data shedding new light on PR population

The Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) has today published the most accurate and comprehensive study to date of the public relations profession, providing a unique look into its diversity, employment patterns, and demographic shifts within England and Wales. Continue…

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