NEWS

Road Haulage Association boosts public affairs with new senior role

David Boot will take charge of the trade body’s public affairs and policy.

Comms ‘one of the most AI-ready’ professions, claims new report

Augmentation and automation could affect more than 80 per cent of profession’s typical tasks, leading to significant cost and time savings.

No. 10 director of communications departs

Steph Driver is stepping down after five years as Sir Keir Starmer’s comms director.

University Alliance appoints new director of comms

Elizabeth Somerville 'will bring a wealth of expertise' to her new role raising the profile of the organisation.

Reckitt hires Unilever content and channels comms director

Kasia Kehoe will oversee Reckitt’s external digital strategy and channels.

Philips’ global comms head will oversee corporate affairs at BT

Former Philips’ lead Leslie McGibbon is set to manage BT’s reputation as it undergoes a 'radical digital transformation'.

Antonia Walton leaves Balfour Beatty for senior Inchcape role

The group comms head switches to the automotive parts multinational after a decade at Balfour Beatty.

National Lottery appoints former Cabinet Office official

Nadine Smith has more than 25 years comms experience and will now take on the NLCF’s comms strategy, marketing and external affairs.

Cricket comms chief moves to Premiership club role

ECB chief comms officer Kate Miller will handle supporter engagement and reputation management, plus engagement with key stakeholders, at Tottenham Hotspur FC.

HSBC hires Amazon comms director for new senior role

Amanda Andrews, international comms director at AWS, will lead a team of both external and internal comms professionals at the banking group.

Five key ‘pillars’, four potential models and three concerns

A new report reveals recommendations for those in charge of running an international comms operation.

Chief comms officers favour ‘strategic silence’, says report

More chief communications officers prefer staying quiet on divisive issues than speaking out, new research by Ipsos suggests.

AI will be the ‘single biggest driver of change’ in communications

New research reveals how in-house communications, public affairs and marketing are being transformed by AI, highlighting efficiency gains, adoption challenges and evolving skillsets.

Fewer DEI and ESG roles and more digital and content experts being recruited

Pressure to prioritise tangible results over shaping perceptions is driving the needs of chief comms officers, says new report.

In-house PRs happiest with their pay

Pay and bonuses have improved more for in-house PRs in recent years than for their agency counterparts, says new survey.

Pay and benefits tops workplace communications gap

The IoIC’s IC 2025 Index supplement reveals pay and benefits is still the biggest area where workers feel they are not well enough informed.

Boring bosses and job losses driving out in-house pros

Being made redundant and ‘uninspiring bosses’ are the top two reasons for in-house comms professionals to move jobs, according to new research.

Most in-house PRs spend two days a week or fewer in office

In-house comms professionals enjoy far greater flexibility than their agency counterparts when it comes to where they choose to work, new research indicates.

Private healthcare the top-rated perk by in-house and agency PRs alike

But a survey of corporate comms professionals has also revealed some differences in preferred benefits between in-house and agency workers.

‘Bolder’ campaigning will return, but corporate affairs risks losing seat at table

Deloitte’s Mark Hutcheon reveals insights from a recent survey he conducted reviewing his clients’ profession.

Reputation: ‘innovation’ and ‘people practices’ biggest boons

Positively communicating creativity and how employees are treated are the most effective ways to improve perceptions and add value, says new report.

Humanity must remain at the heart of communication, says IoIC survey

The latest research from the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) reveals a significant disconnect between leaders’ communication styles and employees’ desire for genuine connection and understanding.

Exclusive: Comms revolution at the heart of government

A big shake-up in government communications is set to take place, with a shift towards centralisation.

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