Category Archives: prca

Value added but where next?

Posted on October 4, 2022 by amandacomms1

The statistics in the survey don’t surprise me. Well, unless it is the shock that there are still six per cent of those who took part who don’t have communication providing strategic counsel. 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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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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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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A Christmas message

Posted on December 23, 2020 by amandacomms1

My year has been an interesting one with all the ups and downs we all face. But I want to thank all those people who have been a part of it. Continue reading →

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Building a stronger PR industry

Posted on December 8, 2020 by amandacomms1

“Only 2% of PR practitioners described the main income earner in their household (parents) as state pensioners, casual and lowest grade workers, unemployed with state benefits only.” Continue reading →

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A Global Response

Posted on June 3, 2020 by amandacomms1

In the past few months we have seen the importance of communication to helping people at a time of crisis. It can support the immediate response and preserve and protect life. It can show people the right thing to do. … Continue reading →

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Keep calm and comms on

Posted on April 27, 2020 by amandacomms1

Monday morning started with the Prime Minister back at work and making a decisive statement that the lockdown measures will continue for the moment. I am not going to get into political commentary but one thing is clear now may … Continue reading →

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