The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published the latest episode of its Engage Podcast, exploring how public relations practitioners can step into boardroom positions and the unique value they bring to organisational leadership at the highest levels. Episode 19 – Joining the Board: the opportunity for communications professionals – examines the pathways to director and non-executive director roles for PR professionals, the distinctive perspective communications experts contribute to board-level decision making, and practical advice for practitioners considering this career progression. Hosted by Ann-Marie Blake FCIPR, Co-Founder of True…
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CIPR publishes first Annual EDI Progress Report
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published its first Annual EDI Progress Report, highlighting its achievements in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across the PR profession in the year since it launched its EDI Strategy. The report covers the period between October 2023 and October 2024 and demonstrates the Institute’s progress across the four key pillars outlined in its EDI strategy: leading practice development, championing lifelong learning, building a resilient community, and advocating for public relations. It showcases the CIPR’s work in expanding its offer of EDI learning…
Read MoreCIPR publishes updated ESG guides
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has published updated versions of its E,S, and G guides, reflecting the significant changes in environmental, social, and governance practices since the original guides’ publication last year. The three-part series, developed by the CIPR’s ESG Panel, has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest understanding of new regulatory frameworks, emerging trends, and evolving best practice in the field. The new versions examine AI’s role in ESG reporting, the concept of a ‘just transition’, and more recent developments such as the UK’s new Procurement…
Read MoreFormer CIPR President Named Among Top 100 Women in Westminster 2025
Rachael Clamp, former President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and founder and director of Ardesey Ltd., has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Westminster for 2025 for her efforts campaigning for ethical lobbying, empowering young people in politics, and championing gender diversity in the defence sector. A former chair of the CIPR’s Public Affairs Group, Rachael has spent her career advocating for integrity and transparency in lobbying, ensuring that decision-making processes are open, accountable, and reflective of the public interest. Her work has…
Read MoreCIPR announces new 2025 Council
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the line-up of its new Council. Following a two-and-a-half-week election period, the new Council is a broad reflection of the CIPR community with members from across the world representing the public sector, agencies, in-house teams, and NGOs as well as disciplines including public affairs and internal communications. Council members play a vital role in shaping our policies, driving forward new initiatives, and ensuring the CIPR continues to lead the public relations profession. The new Council members are: Hajira Amla Mike Browne…
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