As organisations manage a complex business landscape, the internal communications function can demonstrate its value as a strategic management function.

United Nations communications leader Melissa Fleming spoke about the role of public relations in countering false narratives, inspiring compassion and enabling positive change during the 2023 Maggie Nally Lecture.

The World PR Forum and PRAXIS conferences in India highlighted the focus of the Global South on professional development through qualifications, continuous learning, and community to advance public relations as a profession.

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.

The CIPR and CPRS has published a best practice guide to the ethical application of artificial intelligence. It’s important work.

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.

The CIPR Local Public Sector group has produced a short video of camera clips from its members working in frontline COVID-19 roles.

Our professional body and trade association have been at the forefront of supporting the PR industry during COVID-19.

Salaries have fallen in the past year but PR remains a well-paid career.

This year’s CIPR election for President has raised important issues about the future of the CIPR and its role serving the profession. I’ve voted for Mandy Pearse.

Thanks to everyone involved in the CIPR’s #AIinPR panel this year. Here’s a summary of our work presented to the Council today.

A CIPR project led by Professor Anne Gregory is set to explore the impact of AI on the professions.