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PRtech market growing up: Q&A with Access Intelligence CEO Joanna Arnold
Access Intelligence has rebranded following a series of acquisitions. I caught up with CEO Joanna Arnold to talk about AI, media intelligence, social listening, platforms and the PRtech market.
Private equity firm backs PR tool platform Cision in $2.74 billion deal
PR end-to-end tool platform attracts private equity investment but is five years away from widespread industry adoption.
A Downing Street guide to framing and media manipulation
Public relations practitioner Mike Hind published a thread on Twitter about media framing following the three letters sent to the European Union. It’s so good that I asked him if I could publish it in full.
#FuturePRoof guide tackles influencer marketing governance for public relations
A new #FuturePRoof project aims to give public relations a voice in the fast growing market of influencer marketing.
Progress on gender equality in PR is slow and we’ve a long way to go
A new book tracks gender bias and the discrimination of women in PR over the past four decades. It’s a tough read.
Reducing mental health stigma in the workplace
At least one in four people will experience a mental health issue this year. How many people is that in your office or place of work?
Planning for a no deal Brexit
Your organisation needs to plan for a no deal Brexit. You should undertake a risk assessment if you haven’t already. It’s good business practice.
The future of PR: an interview with Maja Pawinska Sims
I caught up with the Holmes Report’s EMEA editor to find out what we can expect for the PR industry in 2020.
How much do you get paid working in PR?
Salaries have fallen in the past year but PR remains a well-paid career.
Report finds communicators fall short on trust and emerging areas of practice
The thirteenth edition of the European Communication Monitor examines the challenges facing modern communicators.
How to reduce word count
Excellent writing demands excellent editing. Here are some personal copywriting suggestions. What have I missed?
Print news media is dying
Print news media under threat is not an exclusive. But what of its future asks Jessica Pardoe in this guest blog.
How to stop social media trolls
Don’t Feed the Trolls is a primer on dealing with hate-filled online trolls published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. It’s an important piece of work.
CIPR election: critical friends, issues and ideas
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.
Public service broadcasting fails to reach young and less educated audiences
Public service media are in crisis. They are struggling to reach younger, less educated audiences. A Reuters' Institute report suggests they risk decline and irrelevance.
Meeting CIPR President candidate Mandy Pearse
The candidates for CIPR President in 2021 have been announced. I’m supporting long standing CIPR volunteer and trainer Mandy Pearse. She’s an MBA and board level practitioner.
CIPR Election candidates set out manifesto commitments
Here’s what you need to know about the candidates’ manifestos in the forthcoming CIPR Election.
Tips for new graduates in the workplace
As the graduates of 2019 enter the workplace here’s some ideas for helping them succeed.
How to stop fake news and misinformation
A new #FuturePRoof guide highlights the ills of the web. It’s the start of an important conversation about how communicators tackle disinformation and fix the broken web.
How to communicate about AI
Ethics, employee engagement and wider stakeholder management are the three pillars of the CBI’s report AI: Ethics into practice.