Tag: PRCA

PRCA announces 2023 Council Line-up

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association has announced the line-up of its PR and Communications Council for 2023. The Council’s 2022 Vice Chair, Claire Williamson, Managing Director, Resonance will become Chair of Council from January. Claire succeeds 2022 Chair Rob Colmer, who led the delivery of several successful Council projects including the forthcoming PRCA Client Consultancy Charter. Jonny Curtis, Managing Director of Grayling UK, has been appointed Vice Chair for 2023 after standing unopposed. In his role, Jonny has helped Grayling double in size over the last few years and…

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PRCA becomes corporate partner of Strategic

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has become a corporate partner of Strategic, the only online B2B public relations publication for executives. PRCA members can now join the Strategic community at no additional individual cost. For further information on how to join, PRCA members can email: members@strategic-hq.com. Strategic was established in April 2020 to share global public relations best practice for business in one place. It is an opportunity for public relations experts to share insights about the industry and their work with decision makers. It recognises the value…

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PR practitioners less likely to take time off for mental health than other UK workers

Stuart Mitchell

PR professionals are significantly less likely to take time off work to rest and recover from poor mental health compared to other UK workers, 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 one in five (22%) PR practitioners who experienced poor mental health had taken time off from work in the last year. The national average across all professional industries is 41%. This year’s Mental Health in PR…

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‘Revolving door of business and politics must grind to a halt’ – PRCA welcomes PACAC report

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Associations’ (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has welcomed a report from the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) recommending tougher laws governing MPs appointments in the private sector. The PACAC report recommends all senior officials be required to sign a legally binding agreement compelling them to adhere to rules outlined by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) for two years after they leave office. The recommendation falls within the PRCA’s 2021 Six Point Public Confidence Plan for Reform, which outlines a blueprint for restoring…

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PRCA publishes paper tackling data literacy in public relations

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association’s (PRCA) Innovation Forum has published a new paper showcasing the opportunities for public relations practitioners to harness data to plan, measure and demonstrate their value. Data Literacy in Public Relations – a series of essays from 11 leading practitioners – aims to elevate understanding of best practice in the use of data in public relations. The essays explore how data informs strategy, decision making, creativity, execution, and measurement. The paper explains how insights can be developed from data and used as a foundation for…

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