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PRCA/CIPR Mental Wellbeing Audit 2023/2024 highlights persistent challenges and trends in PR industry

Stuart Mitchell

There has been in increase in diagnosis of mental health conditions in the PR industry 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 that on average, 91% reported poor mental health in the last 12 months. Meanwhile, the proportion of PR professionals that have been diagnosed with a mental health condition has risen from one in four (25%) to a third (33%). The number of PR professionals who…

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PACAC misses opportunity to improve lobbying, says PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – the professional body that represents the lobbying industry – is disappointed that proposals issued by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC), won’t deliver transparency to members of the public, while adding to requirements placed on, and only on, consultant lobbyists. PACAC’s report, Lobbying and Influence, follows their two-year investigation during which PRCA provided evidence and made proposals for greater transparency. PRCA chief executive James Hewes said: “PACAC have missed an opportunity to increase transparency in lobbying. They rightly recognise that…

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Introducing the new PRCA Creative Committee

Stuart Mitchell

After chairing the group for five years, the PRCA’s Creative Committee Chair Ottilie Ross (Halpern Creative Director) has handed the baton to newly appointed Chair Amy Jones, Creative Director at Hope and Glory – prompting a refreshed committee membership. Ottilie said; “I’ve loved working with the committee to turn this PRCA group into a centre-point for more diverse, interesting and inclusive creative thought leadership over the past five years. What an incredible line up of talent, spearheaded by Amy, to evolve it and push it even further – I can’t…

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PRCA Workplace Champions Awards 2024 announced

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced the winners of its annual Workplace Champions Awards during a ceremony last night in London. The Workplace Champions Awards – sponsored by Reuben Sinclair – aim to highlight the agencies and in-house teams that go the extra mile to establish positive and inclusive working environments for colleagues. Teams were judged on their commitment and performance on diversity and inclusion, as well as their consideration for the ethical and moral concerns of their employees. Small Agency Liz Male Consulting (LMC) Medium Agency…

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The PRCA U.S. Census reveals concern on over-reliance on AI in the PR industry

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has published the results of its U.S. PR and Communications Census, revealing pertinent issues such as industry perception, evolution, and key challenges, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. This year’s research, carried out by Perspectus Global and in collaboration with the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations, is based on survey responses from 112 senior PR and communications professionals across the U.S., with data gathered between September and December 2023. A significant portion of respondents (70%) expressed concerns about the over-reliance on…

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