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CIPR issues response to furlough scheme extension: "provides more time and more options" but no further support for self-employed practitioners

12
May
2020
| 18:47 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has welcomed the Government’s extension of the furlough scheme until October but remains disappointed in the lack of measures announced to support many self-employed practitioners - particularly …
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Mike Smith Hon FCIPR

06
May
2020
| 16:13 Europe/London
The CIPR is sad to learn of the passing of Mike Smith Hon FCIPR. Mike worked in the public relations profession for over 50 years and set up the Golley Slater PR division in Cardiff in 1969. He was a course director for postgraduate public …
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CIPR welcomes four new Chartered Practitioners following first online assessment

01
May
2020
| 11:25 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has welcomed four more Chartered PR Professionals (Chart.PR) after the first ever online Chartership Assessment day this Thursday. The new Chartered Practitioners are: Alison Arnot Chart.PR, …
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WATCH: President Jenni Field's April video update

29
April
2020
| 10:58 Europe/London
April continued to be dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic and, for the CIPR, this has meant our focus has remained on support for the profession. In her latest monthly update CIPR President, Jenni Field, urged members to look ahead with a …
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CIPR launches Influencer Marketing Panel

28
April
2020
| 14:11 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the launch of its new Influencer Marketing Panel.  Led by co-chairs, Scott Guthrie, Anne-Marie Lacey and Deb Sharratt, the Panel’s purpose is to educate and empower CIPR members to …
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CIPR joins “diverse coalition” of membership bodies to write to chancellor for more self-employed and small business support

27
April
2020
| 09:59 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has joined forces with a group of other membership bodies - representing around 300,000 members including those across professional services, sports therapy and other industries …
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"I lost every contract within the space of a week and a half" - CIPR submits freelancer evidence to Government

20
April
2020
| 15:37 Europe/London
PR Practitioners operating as directors of limited companies are still ineligible for any government support, although some practitioners report to having lost every client contract and 100% of their income within a week and a half. One mother …
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CIPR launches 'Progress' - free mentor scheme for members

16
April
2020
| 14:14 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched a new, free member mentoring scheme, Progress. Launching with 48 mentors - all CIPR Fellows - Progress is a CIPR member exclusive service which provides a safe space and sounding …
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