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Why communication functions are misunderstood inside their own organisations
A new study shows most colleagues still don’t know what communications does. Here’s how to fix the gap.
The rise of news creators and what it means for media relations
As trust in legacy news wanes, influence is building in creator-led channels. Institutions lend authority, but personalities drive reach and, critically, trust.
The pressure’s on: value, not volume, will define the next era of communications
The Onclusive 2026 Outlook reports on a sector finally confronting uncomfortable truths - from ROI-shaped leadership expectations and an AI-fuelled evolution.
Why most communicators aren't ready for AI
A European study of public relations practitioners suggest AI cultural issues override technology issues.
When women are visible, they make space for others
A new report proposes visibility as a form of activism to challenge gender inequality.
AI strategies for public relations practitioners
AI isn’t a revolution in public relations. It’s a moment of reckoning.
Book Review: Accessible Communications
A new guide promises to make accessibility achievable for time-pressed communicators.
When belief isn’t enough: why CEOs are hesitant on sustainability
A 2025 UNGC-Accenture CEO Study reports a near-universal belief in the value of sustainability. So why aren't we making greater progress?
How international public relations drives strategy and growth
Public relations is opening markets, shaping strategy and building organisational resilience.
Proving the value of communications: why evidence matters now
Our industry is at a crossroads. We already know many of the answers to the questions that hold us back. What’s missing is action. That must change.
Help shape the future of public relations and management
180 down, 820 to go - data collection is a slog. Your contribution to my PhD research project will help shape how our field is recognised.
Why trust in public relations is more than a barometer
Trust is measured, tracked, endlessly debated and yet often misunderstood. It should be the foundation of everything that we do.
Small agencies, big impact, but only if we get paid on time
Small agencies deliver some of the UK’s most powerful creative work yet too many are being held back by late payments.
"Don’t fence me in": Public relations beyond the bounds of management
Public relations realises its potential when it steps up as a leadership compass and helps shape decisions rather than communicating the outcomes of decision-making.
Pay gaps start with silence
What if one line in a job ad could make your hiring fairer and your workforce more diverse? Listing a salary in a job ad is the startpoint.
You are freer than you think
An important story of how a former agency creative director was empowered by prioritising values-led decisions, creativity and wellbeing over corporate compliance.
In an age of AI, public relations needs more humanity, not less
As we race to adopt AI, we’re at risk of leaving people behind. Real people, with real experiences, many of whom face daily barriers because of who they are.
Understanding special educational needs
Arlen Pettitt, our first guest editor of the summer, shares his family’s fight for a fairer future in special education.
How public relations can lead on AI visibility
AI-powered answers are replacing search results. Public relations needs to respond. It’s time to understand, adapt and lead.
The Post Office Scandal: A masterclass in strategic communications failure
The Horizon IT scandal exposed a catastrophic failure of corporate communication, where denial and spin were prioritised over truth and accountability.