Yesterday I enrolled in the CIPR’s Chartered assessment day. As well as being a direct financial commitment it appears to also involve a fair degree of preparation and planning. So why have I done it? PR is a no-qualification entry profession. Personally, I think if you want to make a success of it you need… [Read More]
An idea….the PESTO Model
This is my first blog in a while (sorry blogging gods). I regret this but have my reasons. Over the years I have been writing blogs and they have proved a positive influence and added order to the chaos. I have been meaning to write a blog post (for ages) on PESO (Paid, Earned, Social… [Read More]
Your campaign versus the world
The world is an unpredictable place and no amount of planning will get your story to the top if news of other events take precedent. One of the points covered in AMEC’s (International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication) revamped Barcelona Principles 2.0 was this concept of the analysis of the wider media environment… [Read More]
Writing a successful PR Awards entry – 14 Tips from the Judges
At my last time of checking there were seventeen PR orientated industry awards. These include the AMEC Awards, Bulldog Reporter, Cannes Lions, CIPR Excellence, CIPR Pride, Fresh Awards, IABC, PR Moment, PR Week Awards, PRCA (Dare, Public Affairs UK & EU, City & Financial, Internships), PR News, PRSA, Ragan Communications, and the Suzie Spirit Award. This volume of accolades… [Read More]
Don’t be afraid of PR’s brave new world
Since I have become involved with the CIPRs Marcomms group I have managed to dodge getting too closely involved in organising an event. The group has its AGM at the start of the year and decided to host it at the CIPR in London. At last years event they also had a couple of speakers to… [Read More]