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Message from the IPRA President: Reflections March 2022
in Press Release 2 years, 1 month ago
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Invitation to an IPRA webinar on Deciphering facts from fiction: lessons learned for communicators: 14 April 2022
in Press Release 2 years, 1 month ago
I am pleased to invite you to the next in the series of IPRA Thought Leadership webinars. The webinar Deciphering facts from fiction: lessons learned for communicators will be presented by Tommaso Di Giovanni, Vice President of Global Communications, Philip Morris International on Thursday 14 April 2022 at 12.00 GMT/UCT (unadjusted).
IPRA statement on Ukraine: Golden World Awards 2022
in Press Release 2 years, 1 month ago
Further to the IPRA statement of 10 March 2022 in support of the UN General Assembly resolution calling for the end of hostilities in Ukraine, the IPRA Board has resolved to disallow entries from the Russian Federation for the Golden World Awards for Excellence in PR 2022. This action is consistent with national and international sanctions on Russia.
Invitation to an IPRA webinar on the history of PR: 24 March
in Press Release 2 years, 1 month ago
I am pleased to invite you to the next in the series of IPRA Thought Leadership webinars. The webinar PR: a global history in 40 minutes will be presented by Emeritus Professor Tom Watson on Thursday 24 March 2022 at 12.00 GMT/UCT (unadjusted).
IPRA statement on Ukraine March 2022
in Press Release 2 years, 1 month ago
IPRA, the International Public Relations Association, supports the words of the UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking after the 2 March 2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly. Mr. Guterres said: “The message of the General Assembly is loud and clear: End hostilities in Ukraine — now. Silence the guns — now. Open the door to dialogue and diplomacy — now. The territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine must be respected in line with the UN Charter”.
United behind the International Declaration for a healthier world, global communication groups seek a new wave of solidarity
in Press Release 2 years, 2 months ago
After one year of a UNESCO-inspired global mobilization bringing together a worldwide community of communicators, the International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers for a Healthier, Viable, Better World (Interdecom) calls for the continued expansion of solidarity. With major international partners, Interdecom is now launching a second wave of commitment inviting communication groups across the globe to use their expertise to address the biggest threats of our time: the pandemic and the climate crisis. This announcement is made by Interdecom, the organisation behind the Declaration, Orbicom, the international network of UNESCO chairs in communication, and five major international partners: IPRA, Global Alliance, EUPRERA, ICCO and BLEDCOM.
Message from the IPRA President: Sociality February 2022
in Press Release 2 years, 2 months ago
My heart is filled with excitement for the athletes' achievements in the Beijing Olympics. Meanwhile, the Super Bowl was successfully held recently in the US. I am happy to see that the world is slowly recovering from the corona virus pandemic.
Invitation to an IPRA webinar on the history of PR: 24 March
in Press Release 2 years, 2 months ago
I am pleased to invite you to the next in the series of IPRA Thought Leadership webinars. The webinar PR: a global history in 40 minutes will be presented by Emeritus Professor Tom Watson on Thursday 24 March 2022 at 12.00 GMT/UCT (unadjusted).
Zelma Lazarus In Memoriam
in Press Release 2 years, 3 months ago
IPRA pays its respects to Zelma Lazarus who has died at the age of 85. Zelma was a Member Emeritus and president of IPRA in 1998 having been a former board member. She was the first Asian woman to be president. Zelma oversaw the consolidation of IPRA’s corporate structure following the Secretariat’s move from Geneva to London and the appointment of Frans Voorhoeve as Secretary General. She chaired the annual conference and GWA Gala in London in her presidential year.
Message from the IPRA President: A new start January 2022
in Press Release 2 years, 3 months ago
Hello everyone. Allow me to tell you a little about myself as IPRA President 2022. I’m Ms. Etsuko Tsugihara. I am the President of SUNNY SIDE UP GROUP INC., one of the largest PR communication groups in Japan. I’ve been involved with IPRA as a board member since 2019 and I am honored to be your president this year. I founded my company in 1985 at high school when I was 17 years old. The company has been creating social movements and offering a wide range of marketing communication services including PR, sales promotion, business development, and sports marketing for more than 37 years.
Invitation to an IPRA webinar on reputation management: 10 February
in Press Release 2 years, 3 months ago
I am pleased to invite you to the next in the series of IPRA Thought Leadership webinars. The webinar Reputation management during the pandemic: the status quo and the trends will be presented by Professor Heath Applebaum on Thursday 10 February 2022 at 12.00 GMT/UCT (unadjusted).
Invitation to an IPRA webinar on EU opportunities: 13 January
in Press Release 2 years, 4 months ago
I am pleased to invite you to the next in the series of IPRA Thought Leadership webinars. The webinar EU opportunities: tapping into EU funds for your PR project will be presented by Jacqueline Purcell in conversation with Angele Giuliano on Thursday 13 January 2022 at 12.00 GMT/UCT (unadjusted).
Message from the IPRA President: A Reflection December 2021
in Press Release 2 years, 4 months ago
When our Secretary General, Philip Sheppard, gave me his friendly hint to write this message, I realised it would be my last. The previous 12 months have flown by, but we've achieved so many things together. December is always a good time to reflect on the past year.
IPRA Secretary General receives PR Visionary Award 2021
in Press Release 2 years, 4 months ago
IPRA’s Secretary General, Philip Sheppard, is the recipient of the 2021 PR Visionary Award presented each year at Eventiada IPRA GWA. This award is given by the regional jury to leaders who have been instrumental in driving the communications industry and changing it with a unique vision.
Join V+O and IPRA for a digital talk on PR strategy and creative thinking
in Press Release 2 years, 5 months ago
Greek agency V+O has been a winner of IPRA Golden World Awards over many years. To celebrate their recent 2021 success, they are hosting an event with IPRA. All members and potential GWA entrants are invited to How PR strategic and creative thinking is a key to meeting communication challenges, an online event on Friday 3 December 2021 from 13.00 – 14.00 Athens time (GMT+2).