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ITL #23 | The flattening of emotion: is overreliance on social media damaging to the human psyche?

The manner in which we share information via social media has dulled our emotional responses, increasingly numbing us to atrocities and distancing us from the things that really matter. By Tarek Lasheen.

IPRA Golden World Awards has a new final entry deadline for the competition

Due to numerous requests, we have extended the deadline for entries. Now 4 June is the new last day that late entries will be accepted with payment of a late fee.

ITL #22 | PR in emerging nations: What do local practitioners themselves have to say?

A research project among PR practitioners in six countries in South East Asia offers some illuminating insights in order to deliver campaigns that are both appropriate and effective in their local markets. By Graeme

Peruvian university wins international IPRA President´s Award

The USMP becomes the only Latin American institution receiving this prize annually awarded to organizations who have utilized the tools of mass communication to promote the principles of peace, social justice, cultural understanding and ethical practice o

IPRA THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ESSAYS

Meet Joe Black: the future of death and mortality in the age of technology
Astonishing advances in technology are transforming the way we look at death, creating new business opportunities and raising digital legacy issues. By Elaine Cameron. Read more

M&A in Brazil: A market still ripe for consolidation?
Disappointing economic news from Brazil has given investors cause for concern. However, M&A activity will likely remain healthy. Raphaël Mazet explains why. Read more

A new style of political communications: engaging with the people of Indonesia
Populist politician Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has used PR and social media to great effect to build support by highlighting his common touch. By Indira Abidin. Read more

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IPRA Golden World Awards

The concept of establishing an international public relations association first took concrete shape in November 1949 during a meeting in London between two Dutch and four British public relations practitioners.

IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence offer world-wide recognition and acclaim to world-class public relations programmes