IN 1951, an educator named Elwood Murray reckoned that communication issues are at the heart of all relationship problems. He stated, “Wherever there are problems in human relations in the world today, there appear to be problems of communication.” 72…

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MISCHIEF (MHP Group) and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board were the big winners as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) held its annual Excellence Awards on Wednesday night. Both took home a hattrick of awards…

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THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Andraea Dawson-Shepherd (pictured) as interim change director. The appointment marks a milestone in the PRCA’s governance review process, as the organization prepares the details of its new structure and governance and…

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THE Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has written to the Belfast Telegraph in support of public sector communicators following a front page story that questioned the value of an advertised public relations role. The article details the role at…

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THE impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on employees highlighted the need for empathetic and compassionate leadership – and this includes ensuring a two-way conversation in terms of workplace decision-making, writes Edel Fitzgerald, associate partner at Reputation Inc. Asking your employees…

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THE International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) and The Trust Project together with the support of The Council of Europe pledged to join different sections of the media in tackling misinformation following ICCO’s European Forum, held in Strasbourg on 1 June.…

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TYING employee engagement (EE) to your company’s business performance starts with building your personal profile and credibility as an EE leader, a key enabler to ensure you have a voice at the table of your executive leadership, writes Christopher Wade.…

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MEDIA relations is the art and craft of persuading someone else, aka: "the media," to tell your story, thereby adding an extra level of credibility to the message that you want to convey to your target audiences, writes Kirk Hazlett. …

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MEDIA relations is about building and maintaining relationships with the press and knowing how and what they write about… it’s not about ‘schmoozing’ media, writes Lydia Hoye. It's about smart, value driven relationships that connect the right story to the…

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BEHIND every influential campaign and social movement lies a story of individuals who harnessed the power of public relations for the greater good. As part of a series of events to mark its 75th Anniversary, the Chartered Institute of Public…

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THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced the appointment of Renna Markson (pictured) as its new managing director. This promotion comes as a recognition of her exceptional dedication and valuable contributions to the organization over the past few…

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INTERNAL communications and change management expert, Aniisu K Verghese Ph.D., has released his latest book, Inclusive Internal Communications, challenging current practices and offering a compelling case for involving and engaging staff to drive organizational success. With a unique INCLUSIVE Framework,…

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