Tag: ICCO

Mis/Disinformation Survey Highlights Urgent Need for Stronger Alliances while 81% oppose Platforms Dropping Independent Fact-Checkers

Stuart Mitchell

ICCO’s latest Mis/Disinformation Survey, conducted under the Media Information and Education Pledge, has revealed a growing demand among communications professionals for unified action against information pollution. Drawing insights from respondents across +20 countries[1], the survey shows increasing concern and a clear call for collaboration, upskilling and responsible technology use. The research comes at a time when misinformation and disinformation have been named the most significant short-term global risks in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025. Developed under the Media Information and Education Pledge by: International Communications Consultancy Organisation…

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PRGN Joins ICCO as Direct Member to Strengthen Global Voice of Independent PR Consultancies

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has joined the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) as a direct member, deepening its commitment to global collaboration and strengthening the voice of independent public relations consultancies in shaping the future of the industry. This development comes at a critical moment for the communications profession. As the landscape of consultancy continues to evolve in 2025, with increased convergence of disciplines, emerging technologies, and growing scrutiny around ethics, purpose, and influence – independent networks such as PRGN play a pivotal role in bringing agility, authenticity,…

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ICCO Announces Winners of the ICCO NextGen PR World Cup 2025

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is proud to announce the winners of the NextGen PR World Cup 2025, a global competition that celebrates the brightest rising stars in public relations and communications. The Gold, Silver and Bronze winning teams were revealed today during a special virtual ceremony attended by leading industry figures and global partners. The competition attracted exceptional entries from young professionals across continents, each delivering creative, strategic and purpose-driven communications campaigns in response to a real-world brief. 🥇 Gold – Sweden (GK Sweden) Walter Westerlund Dan Vesterberg…

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AMEC Steps Up to Tackle Mis/Disinformation with ICCO’s Media Information and Education Pledge

Stuart Mitchell

The International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) is the latest organisation to sign the Media Information and Education Pledge, launched by the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO). AMEC joins the founding supporters of the pledge, including the Council of Europe, the European Association of Communication Directors (EACD), Global Women in PR (GWPR), the European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) and The Trust Project, an international consortium of news organisations promoting standards of transparency in journalism. Launched in June 2023 in Strasbourg, the Media Information…

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ICCO Announces the 2025 NextGen Board and World Cup Competition to Drive Profession-wide Talent and Innovation

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to championing the next generation of PR professionals with the announcement of its 2025 NextGen Board and organising PR NextGen World Cup again. This is part of ICCO’s broader mission to empower emerging talent and future-proof the global communications industry through actionable platforms and global engagement. ICCO’s dedication to developing young professionals is already taking shape through key initiatives. The NextGen Group has quickly evolved into a dynamic global forum for young PR leaders — sparking fresh ideas, peer collaboration,…

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