At a time of unprecedented number of armed conflicts taking place globally and conversations becoming increasingly polarized, the public relations industry reiterates the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration to create a better, more responsible information society. While “X” and, more recently Meta, for the U.S. market, have changed their moderation policies and mechanism to counter mis-disinformation also by terminating agreements with fact-checking networks, on January 15, the World Economic Forum (via its “Global Risk Report 2025”) ranked again Mis-disinformation as the top risk to humanity over the next two years. This…
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A diverse Central Europe leads the way in creating a new chapter for PR
Unprecedented regional co-operation behind “Focus Report 2024: PR in Central Europe” Public Relations is especially diverse in countries of Central Europe and individual differences must be treated with respect – this is one of the findings of a new professional publication crowdsourced by four national Public Relations associations. PR experts from Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia came together in the largest regional co-operation to date to launch “Focus Report 2024: PR in Central Europe”, a unique publication that paints a portrait of their emerging markets and identifies key characteristics…
Read MoreICCO Reveals the Winners of the 2024 Global Awards
The International Communications Consultancy Organisation announced the 2024 ICCO Global Awards winners during a dazzling gala at The Waldorf Hotel in London. The event brought together global PR and communications professionals to honour the year’s most outstanding campaigns, teams, and individuals. Among 64 shortlisted entries, the jury awarded 29 statuettes, recognising excellence across campaigns, agencies, and individual achievements. The night’s biggest winners were DTEK from Ukraine, securing three awards for Best B2B Campaign, Best Media Relations Campaign, and Best Event, Launch, or Stunt in a Campaign and Kurio from Finland,…
Read MoreThe ICCO Next-Gen PR Report 2023 -2024: Creativity Remains King
The International Communications Consultancy Organisation’s (ICCO) Next Gen Group has released an insightful report on the motivations, challenges, and aspirations of young PR professionals across seven regions globally. ICCO’s Next Gen Group is a dynamic team of young PR practitioners dedicated to shaping the future of the industry. The ICCO Next-Gen PR Report 2023 – 2024 offers critical insights into the evolving landscape of public relations and the strategic steps needed to empower the future leaders of this field. Grzegorz Szczepański, President of ICCO, comments: “The ICCO Next Gen Group…
Read MoreICCO Welcomes Massimo Moriconi as New Global Vice President Following Recent Elections
The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) announces the appointment of Massimo Moriconi as the new global Vice President, effective 1st September 2024. Massimo, who has been serving ICCO since 2020 as Regional President for Europe, will assume this key role following an unopposed election during the summer and will succeed to the position of ICCO President in October 2025. Massimo Moriconi, General Manager and CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group Italy, and a seasoned Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, has been an influential figure within ICCO for many years, representing…
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