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News: CIPR and TAF launch new network

THE Trade Association Forum in partnership with the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) have launched a new networking group for PR and PA professionals working in trade associations.  The TAF PR and Public Affairs Best Practice Forum (TAF PUBCOM)…

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News: More gender and ethnic diversity needed in public relations, finds PRII

A nationwide study carried out for the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) by Amárach Research has found a need for more gender and ethnic diversity to fill the jobs created by growth in recent years. The survey was carried…

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News: Grayling CEO Sarah Scholefield appointed PRCA chair for 2022-2024

THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced Grayling’s global CEO Sarah Scholefield (pictured) as its 2022-2024 chair. Scholefield – whose appointment was confirmed at the Association’s recent AGM – succeeds Rachel Friend. Scholefield has been at Grayling for…

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News: PRCA undertaking Global PR Ethics Survey

THE PRCA Global Ethics Council is undertaking a first-of-its-kind global research project, in partnership with Washington D.C.-based Ethics & Compliance Initiative, to examine the state of ethics and compliance in public relations (PR) and communications across the world.   The global…

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News: CASA – The Corporate Affairs Search Alliance – launched

THE first incorporated partnership of international corporate affairs executive search firms was launched today. The Corporate Affairs Search Alliance (CASA) brings together six market-leading boutique corporate affairs executive search firms to create the “Home of Corporate Affairs”. CASA offers client…

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News: Decrease in social media use by communications professionals post-Covid

THE majority of social media platforms are being used less frequently by communications professionals as the digital PR industry’s post-Covid boom levels off, according to the PRCA 2022 Digital PR Report. Though the use of social platforms such as Twitter…

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News: Join the Heard: CIPR and PRCA relaunch joint mental health collaboration

THE Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) have launched a joint mental health survey, in partnership with Opinium, as part of a collaboration designed to address mental health challenges in public relations.   …

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News: New PRCA REEB research aims to capture ‘unfiltered’ experiences of Black, Asian, mixed race, and non-white men

THE Public Relations and Communications Association’s (PRCA) Race and Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB) is seeking communications professionals from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds to take part in a new research study exploring the lived experiences of Black, Asian, mixed…

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News: UK business poorly prepared for reputation risks

AS economic uncertainties continue, many UK businesses are not well prepared for the fast-approaching reputational risks, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Business Leaders Survey – delivered by global market research agency, 3Gem…

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News: Impact of dark social on PR campaigns revealed in new report from Releasd

A new report that shines a spotlight on dark social media, its growing popularity and resulting impact on PR campaigns has been created by Releasd. The report, titled ‘What every PR needs to know about Dark Social’, shares the scope…

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News: PRCA launches flagship 2022 PR and Communications Census

THE PRCA has launched the PR and Communications Census 2022, the industry’s flagship annual research study, in partnership with PRWeek and 3Gem Research. The Census covers areas including the gender pay gap, working hours, salaries, practitioners’ core responsibilities, diversity and…

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News: PRCA Southeast Europe Network launches

THE Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) today announced the launch of its member-led Southeast Europe Network under the overall chairmanship of Danijel Koletić. The Network follows significant membership growth on the continent and is the latest stage in the…

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