Making a business case for investment in social media is straightforward. It’s best practice public relations.

There’s lots to learn for media, marketing and public relations from Mary Meeker’s annual Internet report but be wary of the US bias if you live or work elsewhere.

A landmark survey predicts significant growth for public relations in the next five years but identifies critical issues along the way.

Less than 3% of public relations practitioners participate in a credentialing scheme. It’s an issue that needs urgent attention.

Attempts to redefine public relations are as old as the business itself. A recently published paper from Romania revisits the issue.

Answering three simple questions is the key to clear personal and organisational communication. It's inspiring.

Booze and coffee, Hemingway, mind maps, and machine dictation are all writing tips from my network.

There's no magic to my writing habit, I just put one word in front of another. For me it's a form of relaxation.

Public relations is becoming increasingly data driven. That’s a good thing.

Starting something is hard but recognising when you’re done and moving on is even harder.

A description of modern public relations practice and a vision for the future.

Ofcom’s latest report should be part of your marketing, media or public relations planning armoury.

3D printing, coding, drones, robots and rockets were among the highlights of the UK’s annual Makerfaire.

A list of user generated public relations media from around my network.

Facebook Live is the hottest new thing since the last hot thing but how can brands use it to engage with audiences or publics?

Advertisers that breach consumer protection law online when working with influencers are under greater scrutiny than ever.

Public relations industry leaders explore future of agencies in #FuturePRoof project backed by ICCO and the PRCA.

It’s tough starting out in the media business as Steph Harland explains. It’s a story of ambition, tenacity, slave internships, and supportive parents.

The CIPR State of the Profession 2016 report makes for mixed reading. It's a profession that is very much a work in progress.

A heartfelt guest post about family, work, and what happens when a new baby arrives.