The UK Black Comms Network will continue its work to improve the number and promotion of Black talent in the communications industry with the launch of its research One Step Forward Two Steps Black on ...

For the first time in its history, the CIPR National Conference (rounding off today) was an all virtual affair. With its agenda formed by a survey of members in May to confirm what would be ...

As the ‘special relationship’ between the US and UK looks to change once more following the US election results and fallout, we hear how healthy (public) relations between UK and US companies can work out ...

Toxic environments and cultural bias will be a focus of this week’s Women in PR event. Taking place tomorrow (Thursday 12 November) 16.00-17.30, and featuring a panel of industry professionals chaired by WPR and Hera ...

This is a guest post from Kirsty Maxey, CEO of Teamspirit. Although the current outlook is still uncertain, we are undoubtedly moving into the next phase of ‘COVID life’. Both in our personal lives but ...

‘Good communications has the potential to change the fortunes of companies, even whole industries or communities. What could be more exciting than that?’ says Blakeney Director Tas Bhanji, who’s helped make change for clients and ...

This is a guest post by Steve McComish, MD at Motive PR and a former national news journalist who spent six years fielding PR stories at the Daily Mirror before setting up his agency in ...

Getting in touch with the right journalist, at the right time of day, with just the right contribution to help them in their work is tough, but not if you’ve got access to requests for ...

‘Anyone want to play Among Us with me on Twitch to get out the vote?’ – US House candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bid to get more people voting blue by playing game-of-the-moment Among Us with potential ...

Our latest accessmatters session was with Taylor Bennett Foundation chief executive Melissa Lawrence, who joined us to share the important work the charity does to encourage more BAME people into the PR and communications industry ...

This is a guest post from health PR and communications consultancy Evergreen PR’s director Leigh Greenwood. COVID-19 has forced rapid adoption of healthtech solutions across the NHS, corporate and consumer spheres. There is now a ...

Our recent accessmatters session with Manifest Brand Strategy Director and Head of Diversity & Inclusion Julian Obubo centred on the importance of developing diverse agencies and how everyone can be anti-racist. Watch the full accessmatters ...

This is a guest post from Erin Lovett, senior account manager at Missive. Analyst relation programmes are an important part of most large business’ media strategies but are often overlooked by growing companies. It’s easy ...

This week (5-11 October) is Dyslexia Awareness Week and with it estimated that 1 in 10 people have dyslexia it’s important to understand that it is displayed differently person to person. Often perceived as having ...

This year’s World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October) couldn’t come at a better time considering the battering 2020 has given us all so far. And those working in the PR industry are particularly feeling ...

‘Go woke, go broke,’ is how a spokesperson from the Laurence Fox-launched Reclaim Party chose to summarise the social media dust-up that followed Sainsbury’s tweet on inclusivity last week. With the reminder to shoppers of ...

Not just for Christmas (though the lead-up to Christmas feasting is a very busy time for them), food and drink journalists are snowed under all year round with restaurant launches and closures, introducing their audience ...

This year’s PRCA UK National Conference took place last Thursday as a virtual event and explored topics including Ethnic Equality and Inclusion, Brands Doing Good, and Thrive and Survive – all part of its PR ...

The PRCA has appointed Hill+Knowlton Strategies managing director Tanya Joseph and digital strategist Rax Lakhani to its Board of Directors. Tanya brings experience from sectors including policy, public affairs and NGO and has previously served ...

This is a guest post by Adam Smith, managing Director of Teamspirit. Our lives have changed dramatically in the last few months as COVID-19 shook up our personal and working lives. For so many office ...