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ICCO welcomes the United PR Association of Ukraine as a member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced the United PR Association of Ukraine (UPRA) as its 41st national association member. UPRA – which is comprised of 180 members – was established in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its mission is to bring Ukrainian PR and communications professionals together to inform the world of the truth as it relates to the atrocities committed in Ukraine by the Russian military. The news follows ICCO’s suspension of the Russian PR association – the Association of Consulting Companies in the Field of…

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PRCA and ICCO ban award entries from Russia

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) have announced a blanket ban on award entries from Russian organisations and individuals. The ban, which applies immediately to all PRCA and ICCO awards programmes, is a direct response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The PRCA and ICCO stand firmly beside Ukraine and are united in their condemnation of the atrocities committed by the Russian Government. The organisations also wish to reiterate their support for colleagues in Russia who oppose the actions of their government. The…

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ICCO suspends Russian PR Association indefinitely

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has suspended the membership of the Association of Consulting Companies in the Field of Public Relations (AKOS) indefinitely, with immediate effect. The decision – taken by ICCO’s Executive Committee – follows Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and flagrant violation of international law. The Executive Committee acted following concerns that AKOS had failed to distance itself from the actions of the Russian Government. ICCO was founded and operates on the principles of truth, trust and integrity. Today’s decision is driven by the belief that international…

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CARMA announced as ICCO and PRCA global and exclusive Media Monitoring & Analysis Partner

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) have announced CARMA as their global and exclusive Media Monitoring & Analysis Partner. The world’s longest established media intelligence provider, CARMA’s longevity can be attributed to a relentless focus on excellence and exceptional client service. This client-centric approach attracts top talent from among the media intelligence community. Across the globe, these experienced consultants and experts enable organisations to gain true media insight and demonstrate the effectiveness of their PR. Led by Co-Managing Partners – former FIBEP Chairman Mazen Nahawi, and…

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ICCO begins ‘PR professionals for reliable Covid-19 vaccine information’ initiative

Stuart Mitchell

ICCO is collaborating with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to support promotion of reliable information on Covid-19 immunisation and address false or misleading messages. Covid-19 has led to a parallel pandemic of disinformation that directly impacts lives and livelihoods around the world and communications professionals have a responsibility to drive people towards reliable sources of information such as EMA’s website and official channels on Twitter and LinkedIn. There is also an obligation to educate against unreliable, unsolicited sources or falsehoods commonly spread through social media and instant messaging. ICCO encourages PR professionals to use these…

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