‘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.
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.
Green Party leader gets new comms advisor
Zack Polanski has drafted in a new advisor from a former party co-leader.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accenture appoints chief comms officer
The professional services firm has named a company veteran for the newly created role
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.
Home Office director of comms announces departure
Robert Hall has accepted a role “outside of government”, creating an opening for a new comms director.
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.
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.
Bentley promotes former engineer to comms manager
The British car company has promoted from within to appoint a new sustainability and community communications manager.
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.
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.
Reach internal comms lead to join Simply Business
Madeleine Porter will join the insurance company in a newly created role.
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.
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.
Disney comms chief to depart company
The media giant’s comms exec is set to leave after four years.
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.
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.
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.
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.