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 #101 "I love advertising because I love lying": Seinfeld’s barbs point the way to consumer happiness

author"s portrait It’s time for communicators to build brands by giving proper consideration to the ‘hopeful’ consumer. By Deepa Dey.

ITL #100 The key to communicating clearly – box the tics

author"s portrait Sloppy language, jargon, cliché, padding and other forms of lazy communication can be annoying and sometimes even damaging to your prospects. It’s time to stamp out bad habits. By Jonathan Simnett.

ITL #99bis Sustainability reports: what are they good for?

author"s portrait Deciding on the what, when and how of sustainability reporting is a big headache for large corporations. But reporting professionally and consistently while engaging stakeholders around your Corporate Responsibility activities will ensure it’s a worthwhile

ITL #99 PR as a lead strategic discipline: holding ourselves to a higher standard

author"s portrait Although the opportunity for PR to become the "lighthouse discipline" has never been greater, practitioners must avoid falling prey to negative tendencies. By Joe Cohen.

ITL #98 Spin city fights back: egos, fear and loathing in the by-line business

author"s portrait Journalists should spend more time on breaking great stories and less on berating PR for its shortcomings. By Evelyn Holtzhausen.

ITL #97 The illusion of shared value: time for a systemic re-think

author"s portrait Sustainable business is better business, and creating value is better than only sharing it. By Jonathan Sanchez.

ITL #96 Malaysia Airlines’ annus horribilis: crisis management lessons learnt

author"s portrait There are five key lessons to be learnt from the two terrible crises that hit Malaysia Airlines in 2014. By Jonathan Hemus.

ITL #95 Building corporate reputation: five core elements that must be in balance

author"s portrait What is reputation management and how can organisations get it right? Keeping a finger on the pulse of what matters to different stakeholder groups is a good place to start. By Regine le Roux.

ITL #94 Reshaping PR: diversity and a dynamic communications function

author"s portrait As technology evolves and audiences shift, it is those organizations able to put together communications teams with diverse backgrounds, skillsets and perspectives that stand the best chance of success. By Serda Evren.

ITL #93 Catalysing action: addressing climate change by recognising competing priorities

author"s portrait The intensity of the debate on climate change gives the impression that a lot has been achieved. All too often, however, there has been noise at the expense of action. By Stuart Neil.
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