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PRCA announces new Chair and members of the Public Affairs Board

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Emily Fermor as the new Chair of the Public Affairs Professional Board (PAB). Alongside Emily, the PAB welcomes a distinguished group of professionals who will work collaboratively to raise standards and best practices within the public affairs industry. The role of the Public Affairs Professional Board is to define and promote best practices in the industry. The Board will inform PRCA’s education and development activities, advocate for high standards as outlined in various Codes of Conduct…

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New Report Unveils Vital Role of Ethics in Shaping Africa’s PR Landscape

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa has published its third annual study, the second in its partnership with the African Public Relations Association (APRA), examining the state of PR and communications practice and ethics in Africa. This collaborative effort underscores PRCA Africa and APRA’s commitment to advancing ethical standards and industry excellence across the African continent. The 2024 research marks a significant milestone with the highest number of responses to date, totalling 365 participants from various African countries. Among the key findings, South Africa emerged as the leading…

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PRCA/CIPR Mental Wellbeing Audit 2023/2024 highlights persistent challenges and trends in PR industry

Stuart Mitchell

There has been in increase in diagnosis of mental health conditions in the PR industry according to new research carried out by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The research – conducted by Opinium – revealed that on average, 91% reported poor mental health in the last 12 months. Meanwhile, the proportion of PR professionals that have been diagnosed with a mental health condition has risen from one in four (25%) to a third (33%). The number of PR professionals who…

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PACAC misses opportunity to improve lobbying, says PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – the professional body that represents the lobbying industry – is disappointed that proposals issued by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC), won’t deliver transparency to members of the public, while adding to requirements placed on, and only on, consultant lobbyists. PACAC’s report, Lobbying and Influence, follows their two-year investigation during which PRCA provided evidence and made proposals for greater transparency. PRCA chief executive James Hewes said: “PACAC have missed an opportunity to increase transparency in lobbying. They rightly recognise that…

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Introducing the new PRCA Creative Committee

Stuart Mitchell

After chairing the group for five years, the PRCA’s Creative Committee Chair Ottilie Ross (Halpern Creative Director) has handed the baton to newly appointed Chair Amy Jones, Creative Director at Hope and Glory – prompting a refreshed committee membership. Ottilie said; “I’ve loved working with the committee to turn this PRCA group into a centre-point for more diverse, interesting and inclusive creative thought leadership over the past five years. What an incredible line up of talent, spearheaded by Amy, to evolve it and push it even further – I can’t…

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