Tag: CIPR

CIPR joins senior PR leaders in urging industry to strengthen inclusion efforts

Stuart Mitchell

At the closing event for the third year of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and Taylor Bennett Foundation’s Reverse Mentoring Programme, senior PR leaders from agencies and in-house teams reaffirmed their commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Their call to action comes at a time when some organisations, particularly in the US, are rolling back EDI initiatives. The Reverse Mentoring Programme, pioneered by the CIPR’s Diversity and Inclusion Network, pairs senior PR leaders with Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) professionals, fostering meaningful conversations on race, inclusion,…

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CIPR announces discontinuation of regional Pride Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the discontinuation of its regional PRide Awards. This decision comes after careful consideration by the CIPR Board following an extensive review by a volunteer working group that suggested possible ways of retaining PRide or trying alternatives. The decision was driven by several key factors including falling entry numbers and the challenge of bridging the gap between the rapidly increasing costs of running several events each year and the need to ensure the costs to enter and attend are inclusive. While the…

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CIPR to cease engagement on X

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has recently announced it will cease active posting on X (formerly Twitter), citing growing concerns over declining engagement, platform governance, and the proliferation of misinformation.  The decision follows a comprehensive review of the Institute’s social media strategy which revealed rapidly declining engagement and increasing challenges in maintaining meaningful professional discourse on the platform. The Institute has also expressed concerns about its responsibility to members regarding exposure to misinformation and uncertain relationship between X’s owners and the U.S government.  The Institute’s central accounts will…

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CIPR launches new guide on Crisis Communication and Social Media

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Crisis Communications Network has launched a new best practice guide to help PR professionals navigate the challenges of crisis communication in the age of social media.  The new resource – Crisis Communication and Social Media – is the second in a series from the Network designed to equip PR and communications professionals with knowledge, strategies, and insights needed to prepare for, mitigate, and manage organisational crises across digital platforms.  Built around the five-stage model of a crisis, the guide combines real life case…

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CIPR and IPRCZ announce new international partnership

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Institute of Public Relations and Communication Zimbabwe (IPRCZ) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the aim of advancing public relations excellence globally. The partnership is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and research collaboration, the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, joint training and development programmes, and enhanced networking opportunities between members of both bodies. As part of the partnership IPRCZ members can join the CIPR and become chartered at a reduced rate.   Expanding our global network and promoting…

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