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 #92 Innovation, redefined: disruptive advances that are meaningful and sustainable

author"s portrait Real innovation is about more than making something cool and trendy. It should be about listening to people, finding unmet needs and improving lives. By Mark Stephenson.

ITL #91 Medicinal therapy: Big Pharma goes to counselling

author"s portrait If the pharmaceutical industry were personified it would have bitter pills to swallow, might feel aggrieved at being so misunderstood and could benefit from a psychotherapy session, imagines Daniel Kent.

ITL #90 Leading, not just communicating: why economic literacy and business knowledge are vital for PR

author"s portrait Mastery of basic economics and finance is called for if PR practitioners truly wish to lead the organizations they serve. By David Remund.

ITL #89 How to start a movement: creating campaigns that change behaviour and influence public policy

author"s portrait Organisations can harness ‘people power’ to lead a movement for social change. By Louise Robertshaw.

ITL #88 If you build it, they won’t come: why marketing strategy matters for startups

author"s portrait Startup founders often concentrate intently on creation and development while marketing strategy gets pushed into the background. The result is little or no sales, and waste of time and money. Here’s how to refocus, says Mike Lemon.

ITL #87 Creativity 2.0: being more ‘uncreative’ to focus on creativity when it really counts

author"s portrait Today’s communications challenges call for a new creative approach. And there’s a useful 80:20 rule for prioritising creativity when it can make a difference, argues Andy Green.

ITL #86 Journey to opportunity: successful government and nonprofit capacity building requires strategic communication

author"s portrait Marrying an organization’s strategic goals with its communications efforts requires communicators to think critically. By Dionne Clemons.

ITL #85 A matter of principles: PR and the question of ethics

author"s portrait The subject of ethical concerns for PR practitioners is far from a straight-forward one, but recent comments from Harold Burson and the case of Scarlett Johansson and Oxfam are timely reminders that it’s an issue we must take very seriously. By Steve Howel

ITL #84 Evolution rules! From lowly supporting role to shaper of strategy

author"s portrait Long gone, thankfully, are the days when the best PR could hope for was a role promoting a strategy defined by others. Today it’s about creating a bigger picture. By Stephanie Rudnick.

ITL #83 Immediate strategic advantage and long-term reputation: is there a conflict?

author"s portrait The global business landscape is more competitive than ever. However, companies that respect fundamental values may have an edge over their rivals. By Michaela Paudler-Debus.
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