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Tackling the impact of technology and AI on PR
The march of technology in PR is undeniable. Here’s a plan for embracing innovation in your organisation.
Hold the front page: the news business remains a work in progress
A well-functioning news media is critical to democracy. A series of recent studies report on the health of the business of news.
Ketchum Event: There’s no such thing as a public relations crisis
I’ll be joined by colleagues and communication directors from Coty, HMRC, HPE, International Rescue, and Sage for an event on crisis communication in London on 27 June.
An open thank you letter to AMEC's Barry Leggetter
AMEC’s 10th Global Summit of Measurement kicks off in Barcelona today. It’s Barry Leggetter’s final conference before he steps down as CEO at the end of the year.
Why we need a support system for PR practitioners of the future
In this guest blog post PR teacher and practitioner Padraig McKeon makes the case for improving engagement between PR students and practitioners.
13 media, marketing and PR insights from Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2018 report
There’s lots to learn for media, marketing and PR from Mary Meeker’s annual Internet report but be wary of the US bias if you live or work elsewhere.
Getting hired and getting ahead in PR
PR practitioners shared the stories of their careers and advice on landing that all important first job at a recent event for students at Newcastle University.
Hands up if you’re willing to support student PR research
Students need all the help they can get, but a recent suggestion on social media didn’t elicit the response I expected.
An analysis of the impact of AI on skills in PR
A new report published by the CIPR examines how much of what we do in public relations is threatened by technology. It’s an important piece of work.
Voice assistants: what you need to know for marketing and public relations
A primer about Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and the opportunity for organisational communications.
#AIinPR group publishes crowdsourced PR tool database. What's missing?
The drive by the CIPR’s #AIinPR panel to characterise the tools used by the public relations profession is gathering pace.
NHS at 70: Ten difficult conversations for communicators
The latest edition of FuturePRoof published today explores the role of communication in the NHS.
Book to blog: Iliyana Stareva's Inbound PR story
Inbound PR is a new book about modernising marketing and public relations by Iliyana Stareva.
UK Government Communication Plan sets benchmark for best practice
The UK Government published its Communication Plan for 2018/2019 last night at a Government Communication Service (GCS) event in London last night.
Global Capabilities Framework sets standard for PR skills
The Global Alliance has published a capability framework for public relations.
Unpacking the Facebook newsfeed
Public relations practitioners should have a rudimentary understanding of the Facebook newsfeed. It’s an important form of media connecting 40 million people in the UK.
Meeting AMEC’s leadership team as it kicks off search for new CEO
AMEC announced a search for a new CEO this week. Barry Leggetter is stepping down after 11 years. I caught up with Barry and AMEC chairman Richard Bagnall to find out more.
Never stop learning
Deirdre Breakenridge’s latest book Answers for Modern Communicators is a guide book to a career in communications. I was honoured to contribute to foreword.
Public relations booming with areas of work in progress, CIPR report
The CIPR has published its annual State of the Profession survey. It’s a call to action to everyone working in the profession.