More than a half (56%) of PR agencies across the world will increase client fees in the next six months, according to the latest PRCA ICCO Confidence Tracker research published today. CEOs, Directors, and Department Heads across five continents took part in the latest PRCA and ICCO quarterly Confidence Tracker, which assesses market confidence in public relations around the world. Of those increasing fees, 46% of respondents expect to increase fees by up to 10%, while 8% plan to increase fees by as much as 20% in the…
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PRCA UK Awards 2022 winners announced
The PRCA UK Awards 2022 ceremony took place last month at the London Hilton on Park Lane to recognise and celebrate the very highest standards in public relations. This year’s headline sponsors are 3Gem. Additional sponsorship includes CARMA, Censuswide, Citizen, Higginson, Markettiers, Milk & Honey, OnePoll, PA Mediapoint, Polpeo, Reuben Sinclair, Talkwalker, Vuelio, and PoliMonitor. We are proud to reward the excellent achievements of these individuals and teams. Digital and Social Media Award – sponsored by Talkwalker Highly Commended Gerard Kelly & Partners – Limit Less – Physics is for…
Read MorePRCA to conduct comprehensive governance review
Following a decade of growth and diversification, the Board of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is to conduct a comprehensive governance review to assess the strength of its policies, procedures, and professional frameworks. Initiated by PRCA Chair Sarah Scholefield MPRCA on her appointment in September, the review underpins the Association’s commitment to maintain the highest standards of transparency and ethical practice. The review will be carried out by a specialist, independent third party that will deliver its findings to the Board. It will encompass a broad range of…
Read MorePRCA signs Pregnancy Loss Pledge
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has urged organisations to support staff through the distress of miscarriage after it signed the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge. The pledge – announced during Baby Loss Awareness Week – requires employers to implement policies that support staff who face the trauma of baby loss. The PRCA has called on members and the broader industry to support the pledge, which includes; Creating an environment where people can share their pregnancy loss without discrimination Implementing policies around pregnancy-related leave, ensuring staff take the time…
Read MoreBusiness Leaders’ Perception of PR & Communications Soars
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest and most influential PR professional body, has today published a new study that highlights the important role communications teams played in helping businesses navigate through the uncertainty of the last two years, including Brexit, the Coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The study of CEOs and CFOs from large organisations with more than 250 employees indicates that 92% of respondents believe their communications teams played either a ‘very important’ or ‘important’ role in helping their business deal with the…
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