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📣 In a groundbreaking effort, 𝟰𝟱 𝗣𝗥 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 UNDP'𝘀 '𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀' 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻, reaching audiences across more than 80 markets since its global launch on March 21st. The campaign aimed to secure tier 1 press coverage in partner markets and encourage adults to pledge commitment to changing habits for the well-being of children. Activista, a purpose-driven innovative agency, conceived the idea. Despite the absence of a dedicated #PR budget, the international PR community responded fervently, showcasing remarkable creativity and commitment. Through strategic planning and execution led by ICCO's Climate Communications Taskforce (CCT), in tandem with the dedication of 35 Activation Partners (APs), the campaign has garnered widespread attention and galvanised action on a global scale. This collaborative endeavor marks a historic milestone in the fight for environmental sustainability, highlighting the indispensable role of PR in shaping the discourse on #ClimateAction and effecting positive change worldwide. Boaz Paldi, UNDP's Chief Creative Officer and Co-Chair of the CCT, remarked, "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘐𝘊𝘊𝘖’𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 ‘𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘪𝘥𝘴’ 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘙 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘊𝘊𝘖 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯." Dive into the heart of our partnership with UNDP, driving transformative action through the CCT in the latest press release: 📃 https://lnkd.in/dmFujBXY 💡 Learn more about the CCT: https://lnkd.in/ehWEnqnK Find full list of our APs for the #WeatherKids campaign here: https://lnkd.in/dWNBahBi The media monitoring and measurement for the campaign will be owned and conducted by leading communications association AMEC Measurement and Evaluation. Join us in shaping a brighter future — SIGN ✍🏼 the pledge now on behalf of the children in your life and next generations: https://lnkd.in/d6cZbe7m Chris Pratt PRCA Paco Conde Girish Balachandran ADAM HUNTER Ewa Grabek (she/her) Rob Morbin Johna Burke Raina Lazarova Hill & Knowlton BDR Associates Romania PRAM Consulting İDA - İletişim Danışmanlığı Şirketleri Derneği / Communication Consultancies Association of Turkey Kurio // The Social Media Agency Ogilvy ON PURPOSE AD Media TBWA\ DJAZ The Bliss Group Comms8 Marketing Carpe Diem Cylka Communication & CSR| B Corp™️ dentsu GlobalCom PR Network Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) LF Channel s.l. MINERBA Corporate Communication OneMulti Sandpiper SiteMedia Bulgaria Tell-Em PR (EA) Walk4Good Wilson Hartnell Omnicom Public Relations Group Italia

Thank you, Ewa! 🌸 As today marks her final day with ICCO, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ewa Grabek (she/her) as she steps down from her role as Member Services and Engagement Manager. Since joining ICCO in 2023, Ewa has been at the heart of our community—strengthening membership engagement, driving peer learning initiatives, and leading key projects. ICCO CEO Andras Sztaniszlav shared: “From delivering the 2024 ICCO Global Summit in Istanbul with huge success to her work on the Global Awards, the multiple award-winning Weather Kids campaign with UNDP and the launch of FuturePR with EUPRERA, Ewa’s impact has been truly significant”. Ewa, you will be so missed! Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and the positive energy you’ve brought to ICCO. Wishing you all the best in your next adventure! 🇯🇵⛩️

From upcoming elections, the NextGen PR World Cup, and the Working Groups to our flagship events—there are plenty of ways to get involved with ICCO! 🌏 Take a look at how you can engage with our global community in the latest newsletter ⤵️ 🟢  Subscribe now to stay informed!

Less than 2 months until the ICCO NextGen PR World Cup! 🌍🏆 Why should you take part? We asked Morten Vester Haldrup, Co-chair of the ICCO NextGen Group, independent communications advisor, and the 2022 winner from Denmark! Morten shared how competing in the ICCO NextGen PR World Cup impacted his career and why he believes competitions like this are crucial for young PR professionals. Take a look! 📌 Want to join? Find everything you need to know here: https://lnkd.in/dPrA9qjX ⏳ Deadline for team submissions: 16th April Don’t miss your chance!

🌱🌍 ICCO's Sustainability Experts in action! Last week, in partnership with Public Relations Consultants Association PRCA (Ireland) and Alice Public Relations, Vienna’s Klimaschutzakademie - Academy for Climate Action brought the Certified Sustainability Communications Expert training—accredited by ICCO—to Dublin! 🇮🇪 Jürgen Gangoly presented ICCO’s Sustainability Charter, while our partners at the Climate Action Academy led an in-depth training on sustainability communication, regulatory frameworks, and strategies to combat greenwashing. 👏 Congratulations to the 8 newly certified PR professionals in sustainability communications! A huge thank you to Reto Wilhelm Dr. and Martina Quinn for their dedication and commitment to ICCO’s sustainability efforts. Read ICCO Sustainability and Climate Communications Charter here: https://lnkd.in/dnKCHcks

There are only 2 months left until the ICCO NextGen PR World Cup! 🌍🏆 Have you submitted your team yet? Find out how to participate below ⤵️ and explore other exciting ICCO updates and opportunities waiting for you. 🔴 Subscribe now to stay informed on ICCO’s latest news, global initiatives, and industry insights.

Did you know that ICCO has been conducting the World PR Report annually since 2004?  In just a few weeks, we’ll release the newest edition, packed with insights into the latest industry trends. 🔎 📈 Before we reveal this year’s key findings, take a look at previous reports here: https://lnkd.in/dsExzssv and see how global PR trends have evolved over the years. Last year, ESG was identified as the top area for investment, while AI mastery was seen as the most essential skill for the future. What will define 2025? 

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ICCO Working Groups are open and ready for 2025! 🌐 As ICCO drives global advocacy for the PR and communications industry, our Working Groups play a vital role. They help create essential guidelines, benchmark reports, and strategic insights that support our members and key partners like the Council of Europe and UNDP. Through these collaborations, we tackle industry challenges and lead impactful campaigns worldwide. Are you ready to make a global impact, expand your network, and collaborate with PR professionals worldwide? Join one of ICCO’s Working Groups to work alongside industry leaders like Christina Forsgård, Massimo Moriconi, Jürgen Gangoly, Reto Wilhelm Dr., Boaz Paldi, José d'Aguiar or Carola Salvato. 📩 How to join? ICCO Working Groups are for ICCO members only. Contact your employer or national PR association to confirm your eligibility or consider joining ICCO as a direct member. Then, send an email to Ewa Grabek (she/her) at ewa.grabek@iccopr.com to nominate yourself or a colleague. ⤵️ Swipe through to discover each group and find the perfect fit for your expertise!

In an era of polarised conversations, global conflicts, and the challenges brought by AI proliferation, fact-checking has never been more critical. ICCO expresses deep concern over recent policy changes on key social media platforms that weaken fact-checking efforts. We stand with the fact-checking community and call for greater stakeholder collaboration to build a more trustworthy and responsible information society. 📰 Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/dVxFQgad