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Attacking public sector communications is "boring and shows a lack of understanding about what we do"

13
January
2020
| 13:21 Europe/London
A recent City AM article points to an 26% increase in the Mayor of London's press office since Sadiq Khan was elected, claiming the "increases in spending play into a larger narrative from his opponents that Khan is more concerned about PR …
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Harold Burson, founder of Burson-Marsteller, passes away

10
January
2020
| 18:18 Europe/London
The CIPR is sad to learn of the death of Harold Burson, founder of Burson-Marsteller. Once described as "the greatest ever PR practitioner", Burson was awarded the 2017 CIPR President's Medal for his outstanding contribution to …
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Peter Bateman FCIPR

10
January
2020
| 09:58 Europe/London
The CIPR is sad to learn of the death of Peter Bateman FCIPR DipPR. Peter joined the IPR in 1960 and became a fellow in 1981. He spent 33 years with Rentokil, including 20 as Director of Public Relations. He was an honorary Life Member and Past …
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Unethical practices "unrecognisable to CIPR members" and must be condemned

08
January
2020
| 16:03 Europe/London
An article published by Buzzfeed and The Reporter - ‘Disinformation For Hire: How A New Breed Of PR Firms Is Selling Lies Online’ - has highlighted the practices of firms offering so called “black PR” services to spread lies and manipulate online …
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Open call for membership of new CIPR Coordinating Committee

08
January
2020
| 13:01 Europe/London
The CIPR is calling for two volunteers who are Institute members to join the newly established Coordinating Committee.  The Coordinating Committee was created this year for the purpose of overseeing the delivery of the 2020 CIPR workplan and its …
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Review into new off-payroll working rules "highlights the government’s complete disregard for the freelance sector"

08
January
2020
| 09:36 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is calling on the government to scrap yesterday's announced review into off-payroll legislation, which is due to conclude in mid-February, and to guarantee no change in status for the …
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New CIPR Board bring "challenge and expertise to help us ensure our focus is on our members"

07
January
2020
| 11:49 Europe/London
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the line-up of the Institute's Board of Directors for 2020. The new Board comprises senior public relations professionals from a range of award-winning consultancies and …
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Watch: Emma Leech reflects on her final quarter of her year as CIPR President

23
December
2019
| 10:01 Europe/London
CIPR President Emma Leech Found.Chart.PR, FCIPR has published her final quarterly video report to update members on the Institute's performance at the end of the year. The video reflects on the CIPR's recent highlights, which …
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