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‘Under AI, the press office could be dead’ – Government comms boss
Alex Aiken, executive director of Government communications, believes new technology could render traditional press offices redundant.
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News & analysis
Former ITN journalist and comms pro Rae Stewart dies
Rae Stewart, known for being director of communications at various government departments following a career in broadcast journalism, has died.
CIPR calls on Labour to go further with lobbying reforms
The Labour Party’s proposed lobbying reforms are a step in the right direction but do not go far enough, according to The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
PR agency founder launches London Mayoral bid
Alex Challoner, founder of Cavendish Communications, has announced he is standing to become the Conservative Party’s candidate at next year’s election for Mayor of London.
Glen Echo Group, BerlinRosen launch joint European office
The Amsterdam location will expand EU outreach for both agencies.
PRCA and CIPR welcome new lobbying rules for MPs
A new Code of Conduct for MPs, which bans them from acting as paid lobbyists, has been welcomed by the CIPR and PRCA.
Which MPs have family links to lobbying?
A dozen MPs have relatives or partners who are lobbying the public sector.
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘The perfect example of the power of comms’
PR professionals have lauded the comms skills of Nicola Sturgeon after yesterday’s shock announcement that she is standing down as Scotland’s First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party after eight years.
CIPR calls for crackdown on rogue APPGs
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is supporting calls by Lord McFall, speaker of the House of Lords, and his House of Commons counterpart, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, for reform of the regulations governing All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs).
Qorvis completes management buyout, splits from Publicis Groupe
The DC-based firm known for its work with government entities will retain its name, but launch a new brand identity in the coming weeks.
Kemi Badenoch poaches HS2 media chief as first comms spad
International trade secretary Kemi Badenoch has appointed Dylan Sharpe, ex-head of media at HS2 and a former head of broadcast at Downing Street, as her special adviser on communications.
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Channel 4 – how PR and public affairs helped stave off privatisation
Rumours about the demise of Channel 4 have surrounded the broadcaster ever since it was launched in 1982. But the Government’s decision to launch a formal consultation over Channel 4’s future, in July 2021, marked the start of a battle for survival.
Hot off the press: PRWeek’s 22 most-read articles of 2022
The InformationFrom the diary of a Cannes virgin and the newest agencies to watch to the Top 150 consultancies and the biggest people moves of the year.
PRWeek’s 22 most-read comment articles of 2022
The InformationFrom tips on recruiting working-class talent to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield and all things royal, PRWeek UK reveals its most-read articles of the year.
UK Communicators of the Year 2022 (numbers 10-6) revealed by PRWeek
The InformationWho got their message across most effectively in this chaotic year?
Starmer can capitalise on recent events if he can be more compelling
The last fortnight has sent Labour rocketing in the polls and the Conservatives spiralling into disunity. How much has communications played a role in these unprecedented two weeks?
The man who would be prime minister
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer made a big impact with his speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, but can he go the distance and emerge victorious at the next general election?
A Truss premiership is exciting for the comms landscape
Liz Truss has always been a disrupter, and not just in policy – in her communications style, too.
Race for PM - who has the best PR?
The contest for leadership of the Conservative Party is on, and the field is unusually crowded. So how are their campaigns going?
Digital campaigning in 2022 - the hyper-local election
Data and digital political campaigning is coming of age but there is still very little understanding of how parties collect and use this data to target traditional canvassing and online advertising.
Breaking the bias in public affairs
Underrepresentation of women in the public affairs sector must be challenged.
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Deputy Director, Head of News
Cabinet Office, London
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External Affairs Manager
VMA Group, London (Central), London (Greater)
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PR Specialist
VMA Group, London (Central), London (Greater)
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External Affairs Manager
The Oil and Gas Authority, Aberdeen Hybrid
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Head of News & Communication
Merseyside Police, Liverpool, Merseyside