A long-distance walk in the footsteps of the Roman army, coast to coast, across the north of England. Hadrian’s Wall is a brilliant challenge.

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and contribution to organisations. It reports on the factors that determine effectiveness.

Thanks to the community of 24 speakers and 900 delegates. We’re now seeking speakers and sponsors for September.

The reputation of the public relations profession has rocketed during COVID-19 but at a personal cost to practitioners.

The COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel report sets out critical skills for practitioners as society learns to live with COVID-19. It's a must read for personal development.

The Institute of Development Studies has developed guidelines for inclusive storytelling. Subjects should have an active part in how their story is told.

Anne M. Cronin challenges the role of public relations in society and its contribution to organisational purpose.

A report by Allegory sets out the urgent need for organisations to act on issues related to Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) and proposes a framework to support planning.

Voice is evolving from an interface to a distinct channel according to the Voice Consumer Index. Popular applications include search, information, entertainment and travel.

Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. It is an incentive aimed at promoting innovation.

The Online Nation 2021 Report published by Ofcom provides insights into use of the internet in the UK. It is packed with insight for marketing and public relations planning.

PR practitioners must measure carbon in the rush to address ESG concerns.

We’re going to continue running WaddsCon as long as people find it useful. Here’s a report from the May event and what’s coming in June.

COVID-19 has seen an explosion of new PR agencies. A new Wadds Inc. report explores what’s driven this burst of entrepreneurial activity. It’s a hugely optimistic and powerful legacy from an awful period of time.

The PRCA has launched an Innovation Forum and published a paper on Share of Search.

COVID-19 has normalised video for stakeholder engagement and accelerated the role of professional communication as a management function.

A paper by Jon White and I, published by Vuelio, examines ESG risk and opportunity for public relations practice.

The PRCA has published guidelines to help communicators improve the accessibility of their communication.

A new project aims to characterise the COVID-19 PRstack. It has found the application of artificial intelligence (AI) limited but innovative in data analysis, management and workflow.

Artificial intelligence, paid influence, and fake news are all ethical issues identified by a group of international practitioners in a series of reflective essays published by the PRCA.