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Platinum: CIPR 70th anniversary contributors and essays announced
Platinum will tell the story of the CIPR over the past 70 years through the voices of its members.
Foodbank fundraiser: Boxing Day Swim
I’m doing a Boxing Day swim in Whitley Bay and raising cash for a local foodbank in the run up to Christmas. I’d love your support.
Exploring the impact of AI on PR and discourse in the public sphere
I'm keen to start a conversation about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in media and public relations. It’s an important issue.
Your opportunity to participate in the CIPR State of the Profession survey
1,000 people have participated in the CIPR's annual #StateofPR survey. The CIPR is keen to double the sample size. Please consider getting involved.
Lessons from the UK’s top media and public relations blogger
The role of the old is to inspire the young. An inspirational story about how motivated students that work hard, finish first.
Public relations in 2018
Here's my analysis of the opportunities and challenges that I believe public relations faces in the next 12 months. They’re not so much predictions as a work in progress.
Foodbank fundraisers: #FoodbankAdvent and Boxing Day swim
I’m raising awareness and funds for food banks in the run up to Christmas. I’d love your support. Even better join in.
Chatbots as a public relations tool: proceed with caution
Chatbots are hot but where and how are they being deployed?
How to listen
Listening is fundamental to good relationships and critical to organisational communication. But it’s a much underrated skill that is seldom taught.
For whom the bell tolls
An upcoming discussion between two senior public relations practitioners spotlights the issue of ethics in public relations.
An update on the CIPR’s 70th anniversary crowdsourced project
History and members are informing the CIPR’s 70th anniversary project. We need submissions from across its communities. You’ve two weeks to pitch.
How to write a public relations plan in 10 steps
A blog post about writing a public relations plan.
Help write the CIPR’s story as part of 70th anniversary project
The CIPR is crowdsourcing the knowledge of its members as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations in 2018.
Managing communication breakdown
Managing confrontation is an important part of any relationship.
Target for BME diversity in public relations underestimates issue
The public relations profession should represent the public that it seeks to engage. Regional employment data suggests it has further to go than previously recognised.
Okay Google, I think we’re going to get along
We put Google Home through its paces this weekend. The first generation digital assistant is surprisingly good.
Wey aye pet, it’s a canny run
The Great North Run takes place in the North East this weekend. It’s one of my favourite days out.
Undergraduate public relations degree courses in the UK
This is a list of 2018 undergraduate public relations degree courses as AS- and A-Level results are published.
10 planning insights from the Ofcom Communication Report 2017
Ofcom’s latest report is packed with data and analysis. It should be part of your marketing, media or public relations planning toolkit.