Day: 24 October 2023

The Future of PR/Comms and their Social Impact: PR and Communications practitioners, academics and educators worldwide wish for a more meaningful and socially relevant profession

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA University Advisory Group and Quadriga University of Applied Sciences are thrilled to launch of their global report, ‘The Future of PR/Comms and their Social Impact.’ This comprehensive study engaged over 600 participants hailing from 23 countries and collected data in English, Spanish, and Turkish over the span of November 2022 to April 2023. Coordinated by Dr. Ana Adi of Quadriga University of Applied Sciences and Thomas Stoeckle of Bournemouth University, this research delved into four major themes. It compared current practices with the desired, ideal, future practices, examining:…

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UNESCO and WMF join Forces to inventory the Jewish Heritage Worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

On the occasion of the reopening of WMF’s French office, in Paris – UNESCO is announcing the launch of a new partnership with WMF aimed to draw up an inventory of Jewish cultural heritage around the world. This project will involve the organization of international expert missions charged with mapping and assessing the condition of Jewish heritage sites and formulating recommendations to improve their preservation and management.  UNESCO and World Monuments Fund will also design an international travelling exhibition devoted to Jewish heritage sites inscribed on the World Heritage List.…

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National Trust devotes record sum to historic buildings and collections conservation in 2022/23

Stuart Mitchell

The National Trust dedicated a record amount of funds to the conservation of historic buildings and collections in the last financial year, the charity’s latest Annual Report reveals. A total of £179.6 million was spent on projects large and small, such as the reopening of Northumberland’s Seaton Delaval’s iconic Hall following an ambitious £7.4 million restoration project and the transformation of the Dyrham Park house and estate in Gloucester. New openings post conservation work included the ‘Garden in the ruins’ at Nymans, Sussex, and the first ever Children’s Country House…

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Gen Z putting their ‘dream jobs’ on hold

Stuart Mitchell

New research released today reveals that the younger generation do not feel able to chase their dream jobs, citing a lack of opportunity (36 per cent) as the number one obstacle. Other factors that are holding young people from having a dream job are money (35 per cent), lack of self-confidence (32 per cent), lack of experience (33 per cent) and the increased cost of living (30 per cent). As part of The Prince’s Trust and LADbible Group’s new ‘Redefining ‘Dream Jobs’ research report, the top three characteristics Gen Z…

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Gifting in the UK: The Clear Channel Report

Stuart Mitchell

Clearchannel has released a report on advertising in time for Christmas with the following post:   Christmas is fast approaching, which means that brands and organisations across the country are putting together their festive advertising strategies. With that in mind, we’ve dived deep into our data and pulled out some revelatory insights regarding the who, what, where, when, why and how (much) of Christmas gifting in the UK.  The Clear Channel ‘Gifting in the UK’ report can help businesses target their efforts more effectively as they start their holiday season…

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