Channel 4 launches new equity network The Plug

A new equity-focused initiative, The Plug, has officially launched in partnership with Channel 4. The Plug is a networking group open to all ethnically diverse members of the creative, digital media and television industries. The network will provide mentoring sessions, networking events, and masterclass webinars with high-profile diverse leaders within the industry, platforming diverse thought leadership. Co-founded by Channel 4 Sales staff Sigourney Quartey and Andrew Ukiwa, The Plug’s mission is to embed long-term equity into the fabric of the media industry. Connecting brands, creators, agencies, and businesses through a…

Page joins Global Alliance

Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Board of Directors is honored to inform that Page, the premier global professional association for senior strategic communication leaders, is our newest member. “We are delighted to welcome Page to Global Alliance as our newest member. This endorsement speaks highly of the many wide-sweeping changes implemented by the Board at the new Global Alliance over the past eight years, always putting our members first, continuing to increase their membership benefits, advocating on their behalf and leading the world’s profession. As the confederation…

Fairtrade engages stakeholders, develops future plan for Living Income Reference Price model

Fairtrade International has committed to a three-phase plan to strengthen its Living Income Reference Price (LIRP) model following a constructive stakeholder meeting. Held in Brussels on 23 May, with the participation of producers, civil society organisations, academics, private sector actors, and Fairtrade representatives, the meeting reaffirmed Fairtrade’s LIRP model as a powerful tool that enables smallholders to afford a decent standard of living. However, key areas for improvement were also identified, including grounding the LIRP model in real-world complexity, communicating with greater clarity, and strengthening inclusive governance structures that drive…

Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

Families struggling with sudden costs and young people in deprived areas will get vital help, as £440 million from forgotten assets is put to work in communities across England through the first-ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy. This includes £132.5 million to give young people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods new chances to take part in music, sport and drama to build skills for the future, improve their employment opportunities and ensure access is no longer the preserve of a privileged few.  A further £132.5 million will benefit those in financially vulnerable circumstances,…

PRGN Joins ICCO as Direct Member to Strengthen Global Voice of Independent PR Consultancies

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has joined the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) as a direct member, deepening its commitment to global collaboration and strengthening the voice of independent public relations consultancies in shaping the future of the industry. This development comes at a critical moment for the communications profession. As the landscape of consultancy continues to evolve in 2025, with increased convergence of disciplines, emerging technologies, and growing scrutiny around ethics, purpose, and influence – independent networks such as PRGN play a pivotal role in bringing agility, authenticity,…