Thought Leadership Essays

IPRA thought leadership essays deliver relevant content for anyone involved in international communications. They provide insight on the live issues that matter in the fast-changing world of Public Relations.

ITL #241 Travel beyond the ordinary: international destination marketing trends

author"s portrait Leisure and business travelers alike crave unique experiences. Destinations must use story-telling through experiential tourism and other techniques to create interest and drive visitation. By Maria Speridakos.

ITL #240 Blood test results: brand is more than a company’s DNA

author"s portrait There are lessons for brands in the approach taken by life sciences companies. Survival may depend on adaptability. By Kristiina Tolvanen.

ITL #239 Putting the idea first: channel agonistic firms of the future

author"s portrait To influence consumers you need to combine compelling ideas with credible messengers, while remaining mindful of brand consistency. By Aman Gupta.

ITL #238 Shining a lamp on infographics: What marketers can learn from Florence Nightingale

author"s portrait When we think of Florence Nightingale, we of course think of the Lady with the Lamp, the pioneer of modern nursing, statistician…but do we think of her as a pioneering marketer? Hardly! Perhaps we should,. By Alice Thomas.

ITL #237 Augmented influence: how a second technology revolution will change the PR industry once again

author"s portrait Through interpreting and communicating the new and the next, PR practitioners have become innovators. To offer counsel on using artificial intelligence, we must understand it and use it ourselves. By Guillaume Herbette.

ITL #236 PR in public administration: greater recognition is overdue

author"s portrait Communications practitioners in government and other public bodies are confronted by many complicated demands. Yet all too often their work is undervalued. By Gordana Bekčić Pješčić.

ITL #235 Eyes on Europe: how to make an impact

author"s portrait Despite the confusion and uncertainties of Brexit, Europe is buzzing with innovation and opportunities. By Claire Walker.

ITL #234 Investing in local talent: importing skills, not people, in African communications

author"s portrait Hiring and developing local talent rather than over-reliance on expats is the smart way for communications consultancies to build business in Africa. By Mitchell Prather.

ITL #233 It’s good to talk: addressing mental health in the workplace

author"s portrait The PR industry globally needs to do more to tackle the issues of stress and mental ill health in the workplace. By Sabine Raabe.

ITL #232 Crossing the line: when ethical conduct falls by the wayside

author"s portrait The Gupta Leaks affair in South Africa lifted the lid on unacceptable PR activities on behalf of a high-risk client. Communicators must not descend into unethical behaviour. By Vincent Magwenya.
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