There is a quiet but significant shift happening in our industry, and if you are paying attention, you can feel it in almost every client conversation. Clients are not calling because they need a press release turned around in 24 hours. They are calling because they do not know who else to call. The board is divided, the CEO is under pressure, and the landscape is moving faster than anyone can plan for. What they need, more than coverage or a campaign, is someone who understa

by Jared Meade MPS, APR This April, you’ll find me in Davos, Switzerland, a stunning alpine town high in the eastern Swiss Alps, surrounded by dramatic, snow‑capped peaks and pristine valleys. It’s long been a favourite for world-class winter sports, a summer escape for hiking, mountain biking and unplugging in nature and the globally recognised home of the World Economic Forum (WEF) each January. That’s when political leaders, CEOs, economists and cultural figures converge t

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like Guinea worm rarely make headlines, but for the communities affected, they are anything but invisible. Affecting more than 1.7 billion people globally, NTDs are tied to poverty, geography, and access to basic services, making communication both essential and challenging.

With the Milestones Motor Museum set to open its doors in Mauritius by the end of this year, an exclusive preview of the Milestones Collection was held on 29 January, in collaboration with the CIPR International Mauritius Network, bringing together representatives of the PR and media communities on the island.

Public relations and communications in Sri Lanka are undergoing a decisive transformation. Once largely viewed as a support function focused on publicity, media coverage, and event coordination, the discipline is increasingly operating as a strategic management tool that influences reputation, shapes public perception, and informs organisational decision making

A masterclass on climate communication was delivered by Dr Stacy-ann Robinson, Dr Tyrone Hall and Mr Ferdinand L Bondoy during CIPR International's webinar on Communicating climate change: Are messages falling on deaf ears, on 27 January 2026.

As we enter 2026, CIPR International does so with confidence, continuity and clear purpose. This year is about deepening engagement and activating co-creation. It is about strengthening how we work together as a committee, expanding ideation, and creating meaningful pathways for youth and mentorship across our international community.

As communications and external relations professionals, we often talk about “being at the table,” but the truth is that seeing the table is just as important. CIPR International Committee member, Omotola Akindipe, shares his reflections on the recent EU-AU summit.

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has appointed Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of The Sun (Daily Mirror) and Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, as its new Ambassador for Sri Lanka. This strategic appointment strengthens the CIPR’s global ambassador network and represents a significant step in expanding its presence across South Asia. In her new role, Rishini will promote professional standards in public relations, support local practitioners, and

Get to know our CIPR International Group’s Campaign winner for the month of November 2025. We are pleased to highlight Abrar Samih Mikkawi.