Category Archives: Chartered Institute of Public Relations

Get me out of here

Posted on November 28, 2022 by amandacomms1

There is an ongoing discussion about needing to show the business benefits of effective communication and that the stereotypes of PRs need to be challenged. It has been taking place for as long as I can remember and yet things never seem to move forward. I wonder why this is. Continue reading →

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Lies, damn lies and factual inaccuracies

Posted on July 6, 2022 by amandacomms1

At times I have outright asked senior people in the organisation I was working in or for whether they had provided the full details. Had they left out important details? Were they being open and honest with me? These are questions that are not as simple to ask as it may seem. Continue reading →

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PR at a crossroads

Posted on June 5, 2022 by amandacomms1

It is clear from the CIPR State of the Profession Report 2022 that we are at a crossroads which may define how things progress in the future. Continue reading →

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Taking the blinkers off

Posted on April 27, 2022 by amandacomms1

If our sole focus is on protecting and safeguarding the reputation of the business we are putting on a set of blinkers. Continue reading →

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Getting Chartered

Posted on April 25, 2022 by amandacomms1

It was something I had kept secret and so had a few communication colleagues. We all met that morning and rather than making me feel more nervous it was quite reassuring. We were all in the same boat, wanting to demonstrate our professionalism and gain accreditation. Continue reading →

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Life long learning

Posted on April 13, 2022 by amandacomms1

Seventy-two per cent of people involved in the research felt the respect for chartered status was low. A lot more needs to be done to promote standards across the PR and communication industry. But that brings with it additional dilemmas. Continue reading →

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Communication at a crossroads

Posted on February 21, 2022 by amandacomms1

Many communicators will want to go ‘back to normal’ quickly and to return to focus on the work that was the priority back in early 2020 before the pandemic hit. Continue reading →

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Protecting our mental wellbeing

Posted on October 14, 2021 by amandacomms1

From being a very strong and capable person I started to feel wobbly, like life was going out of control, and at times being very depressed. Continue reading →

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When disaster strikes what matters most?

Posted on September 16, 2021 by amandacomms1

I hope in the coming weeks this is something that the CIPR and PRCA take up to discuss with members. Continue reading →

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Learning to be resilient

Posted on August 6, 2021 by amandacomms1

Have you ever had that feeling when you wake up and within a few minutes want to go straight back to bed? There have been a few days recently when I have been ‘out of sorts’ as they would have … Continue reading →

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