How to avoid “whiteness” and improve diversity in PR
The PR profession needs to move away from the mentality of hiring “people like us” to improve diversity in the sector, a panel of industry experts stated at CommsCon. The [...]
WIJ Seminar: Women of Colour in Journalism
Last week, Women in Journalism hosted a discussion about the issues that women of colour usually “whisper about to each other”. Chaired by Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish), [...]
Opinion: Why the PRCA is taking decisive action on diversity in PR
Neha Khatwani, the PRCA’s public affairs, policy and research manager, talks about the new PRCA diversity guidelines and why 2018 is a pivotal year for diversity in PR. This [...]
Opinion: PR needs to speed up progress in diversity
Colin Byrne, Weber Shandwick’s CEO for UK & EMEA, explains why the agency is backing a new diversity initiative and why the PR industry needs to recognise and [...]
The Independent and Evening Standard launch apprenticeship scheme
London’s Evening Standard and The Independent have launched the Evening Standard Media Diversity Bursary Scheme with the appointment of four editorial apprentices from a [...]
60 Seconds with Zoe Sheppard, KPMG
Zoe Sheppard, who was recently appointed head of press office at professional services company KPMG UK, talks to Gorkana about her new role, her aspirations for her team and [...]
PR industry grows 34% since 2013 but faces challenges, PRCA Census 2016 says
The PR industry is estimated to be worth 34% more than in 2013 according to the Public Relations Consultants Association’s (PRCA) Census report, but it predicts salaries will [...]
Why PR should learn to embrace diversity
Warren Johnson, founder of W Communications, says the launch of digital agency fortysix last week at Ad Week Europe has reinvigorated the diversity debate and offered a [...]