CIPR Influence

Press junkets: Once they were an easy way to eke valuable publicity from a celeb’s busy schedule. Now in an age of digital media and increased awareness about mental health, are they still fit-for-purpose? #PR #mediarelations #celebrity #HollywoodPR https://lnkd.in/edeqGPDS

How do you write good content that your audiences actually want to read? Check out these tips from Lorraine Forrest-Turner and discover the next steps to improving your skills. https://lnkd.in/dGa4Hvqr #contentwriting #professionaldevelopment #PR #marketingcomms

How do you reach colleagues who are working on the frontline and non-desk based? It's a challenge that many internal communications professionals face, particularly when these employees can feel completely disconnected to an organisation. In our latest blog, Adeeba Hussain Chart.PR and Aniisu K Verghese Ph.D. look at the challenges and offer solutions to help bring down those barriers. #internalcommunications #internalcomms #employeeengagement #frontlineworkers https://lnkd.in/ekYhVg8M

Going for Gold! Just published on Influence, Commonwealth Games athlete and CIPR member Lucy Evans explains how she brings her track and field mindset to public relations. https://lnkd.in/estjD6mX #PR #publicrelations #athletics #goingforgold 🥇 Chartered Institute of Public Relations Lucy Evans - Athlete / Marketer

With 'Martyn's Law' announced in today's King's Speech, Sali Midjek-Conway CMktr FCIM MCIPR pays tribute to the compassion of PR Martyn Hett, who was one of the 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, and to his mum Figen Murray OBE who has campaigned tirelessly for a law to enhance venue security. https://lnkd.in/eXHn58FT

What's your comms plan for tomorrow's King's Speech? If it's a race to produce 'pithy and insightful' summaries for clients or scrambling to try and understand which measures your in-house teams should respond to or seek to influence, you should think again about this bill-by-bill approach, writes Thomas Averre. #PR #publicaffairs #publicrelations #kingsspeech https://lnkd.in/e6qJJQc4

What did you learn about PR in your first year in the industry? That's the question we put to Ollie Manser who's kicking off Chartered Institute of Public Relations Members' Week for us with this fab blog on the 10 things he's discovered - from misconceptions about it being like Sex and the City to overcoming fears of picking up the phone. How many do you recognise? #PR #publicrelations #PRjobs #CIPRMembersWeek https://lnkd.in/etX3Qgse

The leaders of the four biggest political parties go head to head tomorrow night on Question Time. Media trainer and PR agency owner Keren Haynes reflects on what we’ve seen so far in the race for Number 10. https://lnkd.in/eFHZx89x #election2024 #generalelection

And we're off! The #Euros have begun and that means just about everywhere is going to be wheeling out the big screens and enforcing a ‘shirts on please’ policy. If standing in a loud, crowded courtyard, getting sunburnt isn’t what you have in mind, here are five great places to take clients who prefer to spectate in comfort. 😉 ⚽ #euros #cliententertaining #football #networking https://lnkd.in/e-xgUZqh

Rachel Miller’s book, "Internal Communication Strategy: Design, Develop, and Transform Your Organizational Communication," is a game-changer – a comprehensive guide that’s both enlightening and practical, from a journalist-turned-award-winning communications professional, with over two decades of expertise. In this book, which includes real-life examples from industry giants such as the BBC and Hilton, you’ll discover her MILLER Framework, learn to inspire and motivate employees – and even influence at C-suite level. She tackles more recent challenges too, such as hybrid working models and the proliferation of digital communication channels. Importantly, armed with this, you’ll actually be able to measure the impact of your strategies effectively, while fostering engagement and alignment. This is very much a holistic approach, emphasising a well-defined communication strategy as the bedrock of success. As Suzanne Peck, president of the Institute of Internal Communication, says, "Keep it close – it’ll be your go-to reference and guide!" #InternalComms #CommunicationStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment https://lnkd.in/gezNXux7