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Hit Play – Climate Communication Group launches with a focus on collaboration and education

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA’s Misinformation in the Climate Crisis Strategy Group hit pause at the end of 2022 and has taken some time to reset. It has now relaunched as the Climate Communication Group. The group is led by co-chairs Laura Sutherland and Rebecca Zeitlin, supported by returning members Chris Pratt and Simon Francis. Mission Its mission is to help PR and communication professionals understand their responsibility when it comes to advising on climate change and how to integrate and communicate it. The group will host thought-provoking events, deliver new materials and…

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Parliament must ‘get its act together’ and hold Liam Fox to account – PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association’s (PRCA) Public Affairs Board (PAB) has urged Parliament to hold MPs to account following another high-profile breach of ethical standards. According to the Observer, former Trade Secretary Liam Fox MP, wrote to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pressing for an export tax break that would benefit Global Britain Commission – a business group of which Fox is Chairman and receives remuneration. PRCA Public Affairs Chair, Liam Herbert FPRCA commented: “If these claims are right, Liam Fox’s actions were inexcusable. It is wholly unacceptable for parliamentarians…

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The PRCA and APRA join forces to determine the state of African PR in flagship study

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa has launched its second annual study, in partnership with the African Public Relations Association (APRA), examining the state of PR and communications practice and ethics in Africa. The flagship study, conducted by Reputation Matters, will gather demographic data on the industry and investigate issues including ethics, perceptions of PR in business, talent, remote working, and the challenges facing the industry’s future. The survey takes a few minutes to complete and all responses will remain anonymous. The findings will be presented at the…

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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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