Thought Leadership Essays

IPRA thought leadership essays deliver relevant content for anyone involved in international communications. They provide insight on the live issues that matter in the fast-changing world of Public Relations.

ITL #135 Cross-cultural challenges: the rise of Chinese nationals studying PR in the US

author"s portrait Applications from Chinese students to study PR at US universities have skyrocketed in recent years. As well as creating enormous opportunities, this has led to adjustments in teaching and the introduction of acculturation initiatives. By Rochelle Ford.

ITL #134 On purpose: communicating a clear and compelling mission

author"s portrait Stakeholders and customers are increasingly harsh in judging organisations that lack a purpose beyond profitability. Communications advisers must counsel decision makers about these shifting sands if organisations are to be trusted, loved and successful in

ITL #132 A secret weapon to build trust: connectors

author"s portrait Central and Eastern Europe provides inspiring examples of how natural "connectors" in big corporations, governments and NGOs can look beyond narrow interests to build trust. By Eszter Szabo.

ITL #131 C-H-I-N-A: Five strategic considerations for Chinese companies going global

author"s portrait Companies from China are conducting business internationally on an unprecedented scale. But communication misjudgements in markets such as the US may put a brake on growth. By Tom Ho.

ITL #130 Public relations and employer branding: new ways to retain loyalty

author"s portrait Organisations’ biggest assets go up and down – in the elevator every day. Motivating employees and maintaining their loyalty has never been of greater concern. And it’s not all about the money. By Amybel Sánchez de Walther.

ITL #129 Public Affairs in Central & Eastern Europe: an industry inching towards maturity

author"s portrait Although CEE is incredibly diverse, it is nevertheless possible to make some general observations about public affairs trends across the region. By Ben Petter.

ITL #128 When leaders miss the bigger picture: why investors and egos kill corporate communications

author"s portrait A myopic focus on investors may result in extremely naïve communications practices and at worst may act as a spur to unethical behaviour. By Richard Northcote.

ITL #127 A new era in energy regulation: Alberta Energy Regulator launches in the wake of an epic flood

author"s portrait There was far more to the launch of an energy regulator than a new name and logo. And as floodwaters rose, so did the communications challenges. By Kim Blanchette.

ITL #126 Making social marketing count: engaging your audience by (almost) any means possible

author"s portrait People are at varying stages of readiness for accepting something new. To foster engagement, social marketing must be built on a model of profound communications. By Sandra Wills Hannon.

ITL #125 Overcoming a mountain of passivity: The power of inertia in change management

author"s portrait Attempts to change attitudes and behaviours often founder due to target audience inertia. In order to succeed, communicators must develop a clearer appreciation of the human tendency to take the path which represents the least risk. By Andy Green.
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