Tag: CIPR

CIPR recognises outstanding service with new Fellowship and Honorary Fellowships

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has awarded new Fellowships and Honorary Fellowships in recognition of exceptional service to the Institute and the wider public relations profession. The CIPR is pleased to confirm that former CIPR Presidents who remain active members of the Institute have been awarded Honorary Fellowships. In addition, Dan Slee has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship, while Andy West has been awarded a Fellowship of the Institute. Honorary Fellowships are granted by the CIPR Board of Directors in recognition of exceptionally outstanding service to the Institute and the…

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CIPR launches new Skills Guide to strengthen internal crisis communication

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has recently published a new skills guide designed to help organisations protect their people, maintain trust, and support recovery through more effective internal crisis communication. Internal Crisis Communication – exclusive to CIPR members – was developed by crisis communication specialist Alison Arnot Chart.PR FCIPR, and provides practical guidance for communicating with employees, contractors, and other internal stakeholders before, during and after a crisis. The guide emphasises the essential role of informed, engaged and supported employees in preventing harm and enabling organisational recovery post-crisis. It…

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First-ever analysis of UK-wide census data reveals Scotland leading on gender representation in PR

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published the first UK-wide analysis of public relations practitioners, revealing the national differences in gender representation at senior levels and confirming that practitioner numbers have grown by 53% since 2011. The PR Population Report: UK-wide edition was produced in partnership with Chalkstream and represents the first dataset to combine Census 2021 and 2022 occupational data for PR practitioners across all four nations. It provides the most comprehensive picture to date of the size and makeup of the UK’s population of PR professionals,…

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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 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 communications-related…

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CIPR publishes new volume of Everyday Ethics in PR case study collection

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published the second volume of its Everyday Ethics in PR case study collection, providing PR professionals with practical guidance on navigating real-world ethical dilemmas. Everyday Ethics in PR Volume II features seven anonymised case studies drawn from enquiries to the CIPR’s Ethics Hotline. Written by the CIPR’s Professional Practice and Ethics Consultant, Chris Lines Chart.PR, each case study presents a real ethical dilemma faced by practitioners and provides considerations and advice for each. It is designed to help readers reflect on how…

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