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AI in PR shifts from experimentation to implementation
We’ve passed the stage of AI experimentation in public relations. The hard work of integrating AI into workflows and determining the impact on the future of practice and society is underway.
AI analysis of CIPR Excellence Awards provides insights for success
Clear objectives, research, creativity and authentic storytelling are key elements of award-winning public relations campaigns. These should be underpinned by planning and measurement.
Navigating purpose and polarisation in corporate communications
A new Wadds Inc. report explores how the corporate communications function can help companies proactively manage the growing challenge of social and political polarisation.
Infected Blood Inquiry: “institutional defensiveness” led to reputational manipulation
The Infected Blood Inquiry Report exposes catastrophic communication failures during the contaminated blood crisis.
Page report highlights management communications opportunity
A new report makes the case for the elevated role of corporate communications in management.
Navigating global risks: opportunities for corporate communicators to drive positive change
In a comprehensive review of major reports on global risk, Rod Cartwright emphasises the complex challenges facing organisations and highlights opportunities for corporate communicators.
Publishers seek compensation and attribution from AI training data - AMEC survey
Publishers are facing a new threat of disintermediation and revenue loss from the use of their content to train AI systems.
Five trends shaping the future of the corporate communications function
A new report identifies five critical trends to future proof the corporate communications function.
Book Review: Internal Communication Strategy
Rachel Miller's new book Internal Communication Strategy offers a practical, step-by-step guide to organisational communication by developing a robust internal communication strategy.
Q&A with Internal Communication Strategy author Rachel Miller
Claire Munro spoke to Rachel Miller ahead of the publication of her book Internal Communication Strategy.
Copy, right
A CIPR webinar aimed to improve relationships between the public relations industry and intellectual property licencing agencies.
Unlocking the strategic potential of internal communications
As organisations manage a complex business landscape, the internal communications function can demonstrate its value as a strategic management function.
Data project aims to make sense of UK market for public relations
There’s limited realtime data about the health of the UK market for public relations. We want to change that.
Book Review: Can Marketing Save the Planet
Marketing can no longer ignore its impact on the environment. This is the stark message from leading marketing professionals and authors Michelle Carvill and Gemma Butler.
News publishers playing catch-up with Gen Z audiences
Social media has disrupted Gen Z’s relationship with news media, forcing publishers to adapt content and business models to maintain relevance.
Arts Council England risk guidance draws criticism over perceived threat to creative expression
The criticism levelled at Arts Council England this week highlights the sensitivity that organisations face in making statements on political and social issues.
The developing case for internal comms in management
The 2023 Gallagher report reveals the increasing value of internal communications in areas such as culture, strategy, and measurement and persistent challenges for the function to achieve greater management influence.
Influence through insight
A new Wadds Inc. report explores the contemporary contribution of public relations and corporate communications to management.