Tag: Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

CIPR calls for transparency over Mandelson lobbying links

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has called for the immediate release of full transparency information relating to Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm and its role in securing government contracts for Palantir, warning that the current lobbying system is “failing the public”. The call follows The Guardian reporting that Global Counsel, the firm co-founded by Mandelson, may have been involved in the awarding of public contracts to Palantir after helping to arrange a meeting between the company’s chief executive and the prime minister, Keir Starmer. Global Counsel is registered with…

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New CIPR research finds lack of industry exposure and work experience turning next generation away from PR careers

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has recently published new research revealing that limited access to industry professionals and work experience is deterring the next generation from choosing careers in public relations and communications. The report – Choosing Public Relations: Factors impacting career choice for the next generation of potential PR practitioners – was authored by Caroline Spence MCIPR, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at De Montfort University, and funded by the CIPR’s Research Fund. It surveyed 118 students and recent graduates across 12 UK universities studying marketing, business, and…

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CIPR joins new campaign to “get the nation learning”

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has joined a coalition of organisations including broadcaster Channel 4, manufacturers’ organisation Make UK, and the National Housing Federation to “get the nation learning” as a new report demonstrates that when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.  Led by the independent policy and research organisation Learning and Work Institute (L&W), the Get the Nation Learning campaign has been launched to make and win the case for lifelong learning. At the heart of the campaign sits the Get the Nation Learning Charter, signed…

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New research reveals Westminster’s Lobbying Register to be the least transparent in the West

Stuart Mitchell

The US has ten times more lobbyists on its public register than those registered in Westminster, even when adjusted for population, according to new research published today by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, the industry body for UK lobbyists. The report – No Rules Britannia? – exposes the gaps in the UK’s lobbying regulations and lays bare the limitations of Westminster’s public Register, which was introduced more than a decade ago to increase lobbying transparency. Comparing Westminster’s Lobbying Register with those covering Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Scotland (Holyrood), Ireland, the US and…

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CIPR launches 41st Excellence Awards celebrating global PR achievement

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched its 2025 Excellence Awards, the PR industry’s most prestigious awards scheme, celebrating the achievements of public relations practitioners around the globe.  Now in its 41st year, the CIPR’s flagship awards programme continues to set the standard for professional excellence, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking demonstrated by individuals, teams, and campaigns across the profession. This year’s Awards feature 30 award categories, including the best Social Purpose Campaign and the Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year. The dates to enter the Excellence…

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