Tag: PRCA

Diversity, inclusion, and pay gaps take centre stage on the PRCA 2024 UK PR and Communications Census

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has recently launched its UK PR and Communications Census 2024, offering a thorough analysis of the industry’s workforce and trends. This year’s report highlights the challenges of diversity, inclusion, and equity, with an urgent call to address the ethnicity pay gap. Ethnicity pay gap widens The PR industry faces a widening ethnicity pay gap, now at £14,638 in 2024—a 25.6% disparity, up significantly from 16% in 2021. White professionals earn an average salary of £57,153, compared to £42,515 for Non-White professionals. This pay…

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PRCA launches review of Public Affairs Code to ensure it reflects modern practices and instils public trust

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has recently announced it is conducting a review of the Public Affairs Code (PA Code) The PA Code has been in operation for more than a decade, but this is the first time a substantial review has taken place since the PA Code was adopted by the PRCA in 2018 The public, members of the PRCA and all interested parties are invited to participate in the call for evidence which is open until 17th January 2025 The standards governing how public affairs professionals…

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PRCA supports launch of awards recognising top independent PR practitioners

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is proud to support the launch of The Independent Impact 50, a new awards programme celebrating the achievements of the PR industry’s most influential and impactful independent practitioners. Founded by leading independent practitioners and PRCA members Rod Cartwright FPRCA and Nigel Sarbutts CMPRCA, these awards will evaluate PR professionals’ campaign work while showcasing independent practitioners who demonstrate exceptional client impact, industry contributions, and a steadfast commitment to raising professional standards. The inaugural Independent Impact 50 will be selected by a panel of judges,…

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PRCA announces new Chair and members of its Global Advisory Board

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce the relaunch of its new Global Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to bolster the Association’s international reach and reinforce its status as the world’s largest professional body for PR professionals. The Global Advisory Board will focus on four key workstreams: Talent, Ethics, Innovation, and Future. Each workstream aims to address crucial aspects of the PR industry, driving forward best practices and ensuring the sector’s continued growth and relevance on a global scale. Talent: This workstream is dedicated to…

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PRCA announces Chair and members of the PR and Communications Board

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jonathan Curtis, Chief Commercial Officer at Grayling, as the new Chair of its PR and Communications Board along with an outstanding roster of new members. The PR and Communications Board serves as a fundamental forum, providing strategic guidance to the PRCA while acting as a think-tank for the industry. It is dedicated to consulting with the sector’s most senior practitioners on key issues, offering insightful commentary, and developing best-practice guidance for PR and communications professionals. The…

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