The criticism levelled at Arts Council England this week highlights the sensitivity that organisations face in making statements on political and social issues.

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.

When should an organisation take a stance on a social or political issue?

A new Wadds Inc. report explores the contemporary contribution of public relations and corporate communications to management.

One of its biggest scandals in the public relations business is why women leave the industry mid-career and don’t progress into senior roles.

Wadds Inc. supports creative agencies with company direction and differentiated propositions. In the last of this three-part series, we look at board meetings – how these should work and when they should take place.

The Nowhere Office explores how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated changes in the nature of work have created a new type of office - a virtual space that is harder to define or manage.

A new book Leading the Listening Organisation advocates for organisations to adopt a culture of active, empathetic listening to employees to drive better business outcomes.

In the second of a three-part series, we look at how you can evaluate your board to ensure it is working effectively on your behalf.

Wadds Inc. supports creative agencies with company direction and differentiated propositions. In the first of this three-part series, we look at how a wrongly structured board or no board at all, can be a real barrier to growth.

Governance, clear policies and training around ethical AI are urgently needed to mitigate against unauthorised usage.

While AI could automate tactical public relations, uniquely human strategic skills are at low risk of substitution, according to a Government report.

The book features insights from 20 experts on leveraging large language models, AI productivity tools, and integrated AI platforms to help practitioners work smarter.

The creative duo Ryan Wallman and Giles Edwards have produced a hilarious and thought-provoking sequel to their book Delusions of Brandeur. It is every bit as good as the original.

A marketing industry insider explores how a sector built on promoting consumption adapts to promoting positive behaviour change that doesn’t cost the earth.

The European Communication Monitor provides insights for public relations practice on issues such as trust, management and inclusivity - and a signpost to how practitioners should develop future skills.

The impact of AI on public relations is set to be transformative for public relations practice,­­­­ but it will demand updated practitioner capabilities. 

As part of our work we help creative agencies to set company direction and provide support with strategic growth plans. We’ve looked at key areas for all businesses to concentrate on now as part of 2024 business planning.

Most managers are promoted without any formal training. The CMI argues that it has a significant impact on business performance. The same arguments could be made for public relations practice.

Using large language models like Claude 2 to extract information from academic papers.