Category Archives: prca

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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Moments of joy

Posted on April 24, 2020 by amandacomms1

I have seen a lot in the media about how people are dealing with the challenges created by living in lockdown. For some they are exercising more or for the first time, some are baking, some are reading. Whatever people … Continue reading →

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An international response

Posted on April 17, 2020 by amandacomms1

One thing has become clear during the past month or so and that is the similarities that exist as human beings no matter where we may be. The pandemic has demonstrated the world is a very small place and we … Continue reading →

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Getting through this together

Posted on March 23, 2020 by amandacomms1

I imagine like me you have lost count of the amount of times you have heard someone says these are unprecedented times. We all know, they are. Communicators are under significant pressure and we have only made it through week … Continue reading →

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Being human

Posted on January 17, 2019 by amandacomms1

I have many labels that attach to me. I am a daughter, sister and partner. I am a mum to my fur babies. I am a vegan. I am a horse rider and trainee dressage judge. I am a member … Continue reading →

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