Green Party leader gets new comms advisor
Zack Polanski has drafted in a new advisor from a former party co-leader.
How to handle an Amazon-style internal crisis
Ever sent an email to the wrong person? Accidents will happen, but after any blunder it’s what you do next that really matters.
Reach internal comms lead to join Simply Business
Madeleine Porter will join the insurance company in a newly created role.
Accenture appoints chief comms officer
The professional services firm has named a company veteran for the newly created role
UK Chamber of Shipping appoints new public affairs manager
The shipping trade association has recruited a former SEC Newgate accounts manager as its new public affairs manager.
Home Office director of comms announces departure
Robert Hall has accepted a role “outside of government”, creating an opening for a new comms director.
‘I realised Harry Styles’ fans now are probably in the age bracket for screening’
The social media team behind the NHS’ recent viral meme discuss taking risks and how it all happened.
Women in Public Affairs network elects co-chairs
Kendal Sefton and Lucy Warren replace Elizabeth Tomlin, who remains with the organisation on the senior advisory committee.
How AI has enhanced the importance of traditional media
In-house comms chiefs came together at the PRWeek Year Ahead event to discuss how AI is changing the way we should view legacy media.
Should businesses take a stance on societal issues?
Companies seem less willing to speak out on the issues of the day than they once were but, as a panel of experts discussed, sometimes it is in the better interests of employees to do so.
IHG appoints new global external comms manager
The hotel giant has taken on a former Direct Line Group senior manager to handle its global external comms.
Mars Petcare corporate affairs lead moves to Royal Canin
The petcare brand has appointed a new global external comms lead for purpose and sustainability.
Most comms pros ‘open to leaving role in 2026’, report finds
New research has shed light on a significant retention risk, despite the challenging economy and weak jobs data.
Maternity leave ‘has a negative effect on career progression in public affairs’
A new report from leading women’s trade body Women in Public Affairs reveals that organisations need to do more to ensure maternity entitlements are clearly explained and easy to use.
Can agencies still add value to in-house operations?
Senior comms figures came together at the PRWeek Year Ahead event to discuss the current nature of the relationship between in-house and agency teams.
AI adoption in comms still in development stage, report finds
New research has called into question how much teams are actually using AI in their day-to-day work.
Bentley appoints former Porsche VP as chief comms officer
The British heritage car brand owned by the German Volkswagen Group has replaced its outgoing comms chief.
In-house teams need access to real time data to become ‘more agile’
A new report from Cision has put a spotlight on the different ways agency and in-house PRs perceive their teams’ strengths and weaknesses.
Bentley promotes former engineer to comms manager
The British car company has promoted from within to appoint a new sustainability and community communications manager.
How comms professionals are navigating the crisis in the Middle East
With the situation in the Middle East still unfolding, those in comms have an important role to play.
A quarter of in-house pros think their teams will grow in 2026
The latest annual Power Book survey asked in-house comms professionals whether they expect to have additional headcount this year.
In the spotlight: Comms at the trade associations
In.Comms talks to the CIPR, the BRC and the BBPA to find out how they balance the needs of a diverse membership base.
Former Home Office comms director joins City of London Corporation
Having announced his departure from the Home Office last month, Robert Hall is taking on a unique role.
Associated Press promotes its VP of global comms
Lauren Easton becomes chief communications officer and will lead on all aspects of the not–for–profit news agency's reputation and brand integrity.
One fifth of in-house pros think agency budgets will increase in 2026
The latest instalment of the annual Power Book survey asks in-house professionals their thoughts on how agency budgets will change this year.
Over 70 per cent of in-house pros see their remit growing in 2026
The latest instalment of the annual Power Book survey has revealed what in-house professionals think will happen to the number of areas under their responsibility in 2026.
Well over half of companies have no change comms strategy
A new report saw comms pros from around the world give their thoughts on a range of issues from internal comms to AI.
When a CEO’s LinkedIn post backfires
A post from CITB CEO Tim Balcon has caused a stir on LinkedIn attracting criticism from the construction industry and beyond.
Trade bodies for journalism and PR call for accuracy across both professions
The Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations call for renewed commitment to accuracy following IPSO ruling.
New charter launched to improve police and media relations
A working group made up of a number of stakeholders across policing and the media has unveiled a set of new ‘shared principles’.
Nationwide gets new public affairs chief after Virgin Money merger
One of the UK’s largest banks has made the move following a major merger.
Nissan to implement ‘follow the sun’ global comms strategy
The Japanese auto company is set to embark on a new global comms initiative.
Former No. 10 comms director takes on trustee role at Leukaemia UK
The UK charity has appointed a former Downing Street man to its board of trustees.
In-house teams now manage an average of nine specialist areas
A survey from the PRCA demonstrates the increasing scope of many comms roles and the challenges that come with that.
Disney comms chief to depart company
The media giant’s comms exec is set to leave after four years.
Business rates, bourbon and brews: The comms behind a U-turn
What three classic about-face cases can teach us about how to (or how not to) handle a policy decision 180.
Businesses ‘noticeably cautious’ with hiring in Q1, report finds
Hanson Search consultants give an insight into the hiring trends in the comms industry in Q1.
WiPR offers free membership to unemployed women
The organisation aims to “champion diversity, progression and opportunity for women in PR and comms”.
Liz Truss’ former comms director joins LSEG
London Stock Exchange Group has secured the services of an experienced comms operator.
Will Zuckerberg's AI clone shake up internal comms?
Following reports of a potential ‘substitute’ leader at Meta, In.Comms assesses the efficacy of communicating with staff this way.
Pernod Ricard promotes from within for new global internal comms chief
The French company owns a number of premium alcohol brands.
Betting and Gaming Council promotes from within for new public affairs head
The trade association represents betting shops, casinos, online betting, gaming and bingo.
Pay and bonuses for in-house comms teams outpace agency counterparts
A report out today suggests the gap in remuneration between the two groups has widened further over the last 12 months.
Reform councillors in Ipswich ‘told not to engage’ with local media
A local news outlet has reported that the successful candidates rebuffed invitations to engage.
Bots and GenAI exerting a hidden influence on our opinions
A report highlights new issues for comms teams caused by how we interact with AI and the internet.
Philip Morris Limited appoints new corporate affairs lead
The company is the affiliate of Philip Morris International in the UK and Ireland.
‘I understand what our customers experience because I've lived it’
Remitly’s Tatiana Wheeler-Brown unpacks how she designs campaigns that appeal to the UK’s immigrant communities.
Almost one fifth of employees skip internal comms due to ‘volume fatigue’
A new report has highlighted a number of issues for internal comms, including around measurement and AI .
The Peppa Pig story: ‘Don’t just buy attention, you’ve got to earn it’
The people behind the viral Peppa Pig campaign explain how a change of strategy achieved success.
‘The conversation around the value we bring is existential for us’
Two comms leaders discussed the difficulties of measuring the value of a comms team at PR360.
Over half of in-house pros looking to move job
The study found a number of divergences between in-house and agency comms professionals.
Virgin launches in-house campaign with Sir Mo Farah
The former Olympic champion helped promote the company’s rewards club Virgin Red.
FTSE 100 engineering outfit confirms hire of new corporate comms exec
Smiths Group has turned to a former journalist to add to its corporate comms team.
What does it take to be a fractional chief comms officer?
A new type of self-employment is starting to shake up the world of comms, especially for SMEs and startups.