ICCO Launches Industry-First Mis/Disinformation Training & Certification Program to Combat Global Information Crisis

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced the launch of its flagship Mis/Disinformation Training & Certification Program, designed to equip communications professionals with the critical skills needed to identify, counter, and prevent misinformation and disinformation in an increasingly volatile information ecosystem. Echoing the World Economic Forum’s 2024, 2025 and 2026 Global Risk Reports, which identifies misinformation and disinformation as leading short-term risks to global stability, the program addresses an urgent need for trained professionals who can protect organisational reputation and public trust. The initiative builds on ICCO’s six-year commitment…

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“Beyond the Screens: Growing Up With(Out) Social Media”

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), the global voice of the public relations and communications profession, today released a new position paper calling for a comprehensive, expert-led and evidence-based approach to protecting young people online, centered on digital literacy, platform accountability and education. Titled “Beyond the Screens – Growing Up With(Out) Social Media” the paper explores the growing international debate surrounding social media bans and restrictions for children and teenagers. Rather than endorsing or opposing social media bans outright, ICCO argues that the issue is too complex for a single…

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“Beyond the Screens: Growing Up With(Out) Social Media”

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), the global voice of the public relations and communications profession, today released a new position paper calling for a comprehensive, expert-led and evidence-based approach to protecting young people online, centered on digital literacy, platform accountability and education. Titled “Beyond the Screens – Growing Up With(Out) Social Media” the paper explores the growing international debate surrounding social media bans and restrictions for children and teenagers. Rather than endorsing or opposing social media bans outright, ICCO argues that the issue is too complex for a single…

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ICCO Launches World PR Report 2025–2026

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has officially launched the ICCO World PR Report 2025–2026, offering a comprehensive global snapshot of the public relations and communications industry at a time of rapid technological, geopolitical and societal change. Powered by Opinium and featuring insights from PR leaders across global markets, the report captures the evolving priorities, opportunities and challenges shaping the profession, from the rise of AI and strategic consulting to growing concerns around ethics, talent and misinformation. Based on responses from PR professionals across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the…

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GlobalCom PR Network Joins ICCO as Direct Member, Strengthening Global Collaboration in Public Relations

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is pleased to announce that GlobalCom PR Network has joined ICCO as a Direct Member, marking an important step in strengthening global collaboration and advancing excellence across the public relations and communications industry. GlobalCom PR Network is one of the leading independent international PR networks, bringing together experienced communications consultancies and local market experts across more than 100 countries. Its addition to ICCO’s global community reinforces a shared commitment to promoting high professional standards, ethical practice, knowledge exchange and innovation across the PR industry.…

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