Tag: PRCA

Young Lions Competitions in UK, MENA and APAC now open for entry

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is thrilled to announce the opening of entries for the Young Lions Competitions in the UK, MENA, and APAC regions. Aspiring young PR professionals have the chance to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking by answering a creative brief provided by a regional charity in 24 hours. In addition to participating in the international competition, the winning duo from each region will have the opportunity to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and participate in various sessions. UK Key Dates: Registration…

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PRCA Managing Director to step down in February

Stuart Mitchell

PRCA Managing Director Renna Markson recently announced that she has decided to leave the organisation, after six years’ service. Her announcement on LinkedIn can be found here. Interim Management Board Chair Ray Eglington paid tribute to Renna. He said: ‘During her six years with us, Renna helped to build PRCA during a time of rapid growth, provided leadership and support to our industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provided the stability that the organisation needed when its director general, Francis Ingham, passed away. She played an instrumental part in PRCA’s…

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New study finds that PR must make itself visible among young talent to tackle global recruitment crisis

Stuart Mitchell

To address a global talent and recruitment challenge within the public relations field, the new report titled ‘Seeking a New Way of Working in the Public Relations Industry – A Global View from Emerging Young Public Relations Professionals’ carried on by the PRCA International University Advisory Group, underscores the need for greater outreach to young individuals prior to their entry into university education. The study took soundings from international PR and communications students to find out their perceptions and expectations of working in the industry. The research found that over…

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PRCA and CIPR relaunch annual joint mental health survey

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) have relaunched their annual joint mental health survey as part of a collaboration designed to address mental health challenges in public relations. Delivered in partnership with Opinium, the survey will help benchmark the industry’s progress on mental health. Last year’s study revealed that PR professionals are significantly less likely to take time off work to rest and recover from poor mental health compared to other UK workers. It found one in five (22%) PR practitioners…

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PRCA Members vote for new governance structure, appoint Interim Management Board and Honorary Officers

Stuart Mitchell

Members of the PRCA have recently voted to move to a new streamlined Management and Governance Structure. Far-reaching changes will both simplify and strengthen governance, oversight, transparency and decision-making. The changes were approved at the Annual General Meeting of the Association. Members voted 100% in favour of the new Articles of Association and Bye-Laws. A new Interim Management Board will oversee a period of transition to the new structure. NEW APPOINTMENTS New Interim Management Board Members voted to approve the appointment of a new Interim Management Board, to lead PRCA…

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