A journey to Mars: how planet PR used to be
One discussion theme emerging at PR Conversations during 2011 has been the role of women in public relations. Although PR has become a feminised occupation since the 1990s, many issues…
Public relations and the public interest: a matter of opinion
Recently the phrase “public interest” started an offline debate between two PR Conversations stalwarts, Toni Muzi Falconi and Heather Yaxley. This blog exists to encourage discourse about public relations and…
Future leaders need more than digital PR
Everywhere you look, those starting out on a career in public relations are urged to focus on developing skills in digital PR. But as such competencies shortly will be little…
Tiny bites of differentiation, feeding the business body and soul
Cross-posted from Ellen (Elli) St. George Godfrey’s Ability, Success Growth blog, this is the “framing” post for this week’s #kaizenblog chat (where I’m joining regular host, Elli, as the guest…
Why don't PR Awards walk the talk on evaluation?
The Barcelona Declaration of Measurement Principles for public relations have been discussed and even endorsed by professional bodies and industry publications around the world – but there’s little evidence of…
Triple-associate Sean Williams asks, “Why join?”
It used to be that the only way to access research, best practices, talent and senior-level guidance in the communication profession was to be a part of an industry organization.
Stockholm Accords approved text
The approved text of the Stockholm Accords can be accessed as a pdf here: Stockholm Accords final version May 15
Embracing a brave new world: tips from a social-media virgin
Are you a newbie to social media, too? Approaching this new world bravely is a bit like bungee-jumping; while the anticipation is exhilarating, will the outcome be similar?
Stockholm Accords: an update. If you are not in Stockholm my friends, tough luck…
Before this blog changes format, look and prime authors (I will now continue to post occasionally, but only as a contributor and no longer as coordinator), I would like to…
Public Relations before, during, after acquisitions and mergers. Fascinating lessons from Poznan, Poland!
Ok… it took me more than 20 hours by van to return to Italy, while an Icelandic dust closed all of Europe’s airports… courtesy of two young polish drivers (found…