CIPR International Group

As my three-year term as Chair of CIPR International Group comes to an end, I would like to thank all of our committee members for their dedication and commitment to fostering excellence in the PR industry at global level. Special thanks to Eva Maclaine FCIPR, Found Chart PR for all her valuable support and advice, and to Professor Anne Gregory for her wise counsel and pathbreaking contributions, asking us "Are humans still needed?" Thankfully they are still very much still needed in the international PR industry! I would like to warmly thank former Chairs and Vice Chairs Shirley Collyer, Andras Sztaniszlav and Crispin Thorold for all their support in recent years, as well as all of our 2024 committee members for bringing their enthusiasm, experience and ideas: Emma Duke Steven Smith (SCMP® and Chart.PR) Nooralhuda Aljlas Richard Rose MCIPR Evalyne Awuor, Accredited CIPR Practitioner Kate Hughes Claire Benson / SDG Changemakers Alessandra Plichero Samuel Osei MCIPR, APR Stuart Bruce Stuart Graham Klao Bell-Lewis PMP, Chart.PR Olayinka E. Ferdinand L. Bondoy Simon Corbett Derek Chung Mabel Adeteye Izabela Hamilton Ọmọ́tọ́lá Akíndípẹ̀ MCIPR Anjali Patil Thanzyl Thajudeen. As we look ahead to 2025, I would like to wish all the very best to my successor Taazima Kala as the incoming Chair, Saad Alrubaian (Chart. PR, MCIPR) سعد الربيعان as incoming Vice Chair, and Nishika Bajaj continuing as Secretary, who are an outstanding team of professionals who will surely take the committee from strength to strength in the future. I look forward to continuing to participate in the committee's work with a particular focus on continuing to build our network in Mauritius (where we have 14 new members in the last 2 weeks!) and across the African continent. Wishing everyone at CIPR International Group a happy and prosperous New Year! 🎉 Chartered Institute of Public Relations

Season’s Greetings from #CIPRInternational! 🌍🌎🌏As we celebrate this special time of year, we want to thank our diverse community of over 1,000 members from around the world for your passion, collaboration and commitment to advancing the profession of #publicrelations. Here’s to a successful and inspiring year ahead, filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a positive impact together. ✨Happy Holidays!✨ #CIPRInternational #SeasonGreetings #GlobalCommunity

⚽HEADSAFE: communicating a safer future for football - 2024 We held an important webinar in November about the link between repetitive head impacts in football and the development of serious brain diseases. Nick Gates, trustee for Head Safe Football and son of footballer Bill, who died from an illness caused by repetitive head impacts, was joined by @Louise Crawford Brain Health Educator of Head Safe Football and Yusuf Aljlas, podcaster and advocate for mental health and wellness, who moderated the event. Catch up with the webinar and earn your five CPD points! https://lnkd.in/dYM9YnYS

#Diversity and #inclusion are essential, but true impact comes when people feel they belong. As communication professionals, we have the power to create environments where belonging transforms diverse teams into thriving, innovative communities. In our latest blog, Taazima Kala, the 2025 #CIPRInternational Chair and General Manager, Hotwire PRC addresses why belonging matters and #publicrelations' role in building it. #EDI Read Taazima's blog https://lnkd.in/dQiZx5r5

Many congratulations to our committee member Dr Anne Gregory, Professor Emeritus, University of Huddersfield. Anne has been named 2024 winner of AMEC Measurement and Evaluation’s prestigious Don Bartholomew Award for an outstanding contribution our industry and to the wider measurement and evaluation industry. The award honours the memory of the late Don Bartholomew, Senior Vice President, Digital and Social Media research at Ketchum. Read more from AMEC ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evGEW76P

🤍🗺️What a phenomenal 2024 we have had championing greater progress for #PR across the globe through the CIPR International Group! None of this would have been possible without our incredible 2024 International Committee. A hearty thank you to each and every committee member who has served so passionately and diligently this year. 💛 #Internationalpr #ciprinternational #Internationalcomms

📰 Recommended reading: The impact of algorithms on #PR and brands. Handling the PR Fallout From Social Media Algorithm Changes by PRNEWS https://lnkd.in/dJJUx9Rp

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐑 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩! 🌍🌎🌏 As Samantha Seewoosurrun FCIPR concludes her impactful three-year term as Chair of the CIPR International Committee, we look back on an intense year filled with valuable insights and global discussions that have shaped and enriched our profession. Under Samantha's guidance, the committee has addressed emerging trends, evolving challenges, and opportunities that continue to influence the #publicrelations landscape worldwide. We invite you to read Samantha's report, capturing the dedication and collaborative spirit of every committee member in driving this forward-thinking agenda. Looking ahead, we warmly welcome Taazima Kala as the new Chair from January! Here’s to an exciting new chapter for #CIPRInternational. https://lnkd.in/dUy5kSFH

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐑 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩! 🌍🌎🌏 As Samantha Seewoosurrun FCIPR concludes her impactful three-year term as Chair of the CIPR International Committee, we look back on an intense year filled with valuable insights and global discussions that have shaped and enriched our profession. Under Samantha's guidance, the committee has addressed emerging trends, evolving challenges, and opportunities that continue to influence the #publicrelations landscape worldwide. We invite you to read Samantha's report, capturing the dedication and collaborative spirit of every committee member in driving this forward-thinking agenda. Looking ahead, we warmly welcome Taazima Kala as the new Chair from January! Here’s to an exciting new chapter for #CIPRInternational. https://lnkd.in/dUy5kSFH

🗳️Don’t miss this in-depth report based on our recent webinar "Navigating Complexity and Unintended Consequences in the World's Biggest Ever Election Year." This timely article offers invaluable insights into the intricate dynamics shaping #elections across the US, India and Africa—critical reading as we navigate this era of unprecedented electoral events. Discover the complex challenges, unique perspectives and expert analysis discussed. Read the full article here➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejCTXzGQ