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Sellafield storyteller turns whistleblower: “toxic materials and toxic culture”
Speaking truth to power risks personal security, professional status and public ridicule. PR practitioners frequently pay it lip service. That makes Karl Connor’s story exceptional.
Dasgupta Review: financial markets have failed the natural environment
The Dasgupta Review is the most important document you will read this year. The future of the natural environment depends on it. An urgent Government response is needed.
PR industry declines by 10% as ethnic, social and gender diversity gaps widen
COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on junior talent in the PR industry and widened ethnic, social and gender diversity gaps.
Class of 2020 UK PR agency entrepreneurs on growth footing
The story of PR agency start-ups in the UK market is an uplifting one of innovation and new business models.
Upbeat report spotlights excellence in organisational communication during COVID-19
The GCS COVID-19 Communications Industry Report tells the story of a profession demonstrating agility, innovation and resilience.
Meeting CIPR President candidate Pete Holt
I’m backing Pete Holt for CIPR President in 2022. He’s a moderniser with fresh thinking on governance and member engagement, and critical areas of practice including internal communications and ESG.
PR industry resilient but COVID-19 leaves significant human cost
The latest #FuturePRoof practitioner survey is a tough read. It finds an industry getting to grips with structural changes, managing the health impact of COVID-19, and bracing for Brexit.
Mars: “Purpose without proof is a strapline”
Mars’ Andy Pharoah described how the company is living its purpose at the PRCA National Conference.
CIPR State of the Profession survey is a miss on COVID-19
The CIPR of State of the Profession survey was concluded before lockdown. It’s a useful historical record but of limited help to a profession that is trying to figure out its future.
Lockdown creative industry awards 2020
There's no need for industry awards for at least 12 months. I've written up the winners across all categories.
New agency diversity mark launched as CIPR publishes damning report
The UK PR industry needs an estimated 5,000 additional BAME practitioners if it is to be representative of the public that it serves. The Blueprint sets out a practical pathway to tackling the issue.
5 tips for running virtual events at scale
Conferences and events don’t transfer easily to the web but the PRCA, Provoke Media and the Virtual PR Summit have thought hard about how to create successful virtual events.
Managing an agency through the COVID-19 crisis - PRCA taskforce
The PRCA has launched an international taskforce of 50+ volunteers to help support members managing their businesses during the crisis.
In praise of the CIPR and PRCA leading PR industry in COVID-19 crisis response
Our professional body and trade association have been at the forefront of supporting the PR industry during COVID-19.
ICCO engages with European governments on digital media and misinformation
ICCO is working with the Council of Europe to shape European policy around digital information and misinformation. I caught up with Deputy Rob Morbin to find out more.
Pitching for pants
I’ve been asked to help a startup recruit a PR agency partner. Here’s the brief. Let me know if you can help.
PR found wanting by the general public and other professions
A lack of professional standards and engagement with the public, business, government, media and NGOs are the root cause of a trust deficit in PR.
New industry PR awards announced
Announcing a new PR award scheme because it’s an area in which the industry is under served. You’ll undoubtedly have suggestions for categories.
PRCA Digital PR and Communications Report: "Digital PR moves fast"
In the past 12 months digital PR has seen investment in content and paid social media but cuts in SEO and social listening.
Measurement stupid, is solution to PR talent challenge
If the PR industry measured its work properly it would be able to charge more and pay better.