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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Episode 18 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Navigating the Misinformation Age
The latest episode of the CIPR’s Engage podcast is out now and examines the complex challenges of misinformation and its impact on democracy, institutions, and society. Episode 18 – Navigating the Misinformation Age – features an in-depth discussion on how far technology and social media have transformed the information landscape and exploring solutions for building trust when confronting false and misleading narratives. Hosted by Melissa Fleming, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communication, this episode analyses key trends in today’s media landscape including the role of social media platforms in amplifying…
Read MoreEpisode 17 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Leadership, preparedness and managing reputation in a crisis
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast has returned with a new episode exploring strategies to manage organisational reputation, risk, and resilience. Episode 17 – Leadership, preparedness and managing reputation in a crisis – features in-depth discussions on navigating challenges in today’s complex communication landscape. From missing airplanes to Novichok poisonings, the episode explores real-world crisis scenarios, offering practical insights for PR professionals facing diverse and interconnected risks. Hosted by Charlotte West, VP of Global Communications at Lenovo, the podcast examines key areas of crisis communication and reputation…
Read MoreEpisode 15 of CIPR’s Engage podcast out now; Horizon – The future of PR and comms
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast returns with a new episode that takes a deep dive into the future of the profession. Episode 15 – The future of PR and comms – is the fourth and final instalment in the Engage series dedicated to celebrating the CIPR’s 75th anniversary. Recorded at the Institute’s Horizon event, the podcast features a range of interviews with Horizon speakers and attendees about their sessions and experiences to glean their insights from the event. Hosted by Henry Heming, the episode features talks…
Read MoreEpisode 14 of CIPR’s Engage podcast out now; The rise of Spin and Celebrity
“I think that the day that Victoria Beckham, when she was asked about her ambition with The Spice Girls, and she said that she wants to be more famous than Persil Automatic, I think that was the beginning of the age where celebrities perceived that their collateral, their presence, could be exploited.” Mark Borkowski, Founder of Borkowski The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast returns with a new episode exploring the rise of spin and the evolution of 1990s celebrity culture and power. Hosted by Mark Phillimore, a…
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