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 #32 The Social Survival Manifesto: A Roadmap for Avoiding Online Reputation Crisis

author"s portrait gnoring the differences in attitudes, behaviour and tone that distinguish social media from traditional media is a sure-fire way to put reputation at risk. But steps can be taken that will reduce the chances of triggering a crisis. By Tom Liacas.

ITL #31 The evolution of segmentation: how ‘Big Data’ can help us understand the ‘new’ consumer

author"s portrait After a slow start, the use of data analytics is gathering pace. Those able to gain true insight into online consumption patterns and segment audiences meaningfully stand to be the big winners. By Li Hong.

ITL #30 Brand botox: How to inject a brand with personality that runs more than skin deep

author"s portrait Rejuvenating a tired brand presents many creative challenges. Not least in deciding whether a little nip and tuck is sufficient, or if a bigger overhaul is required. By Kerrie Finch.

ITL #29 Evaluating individual performance: why, when and how to measure a PR specialist’s effectiveness.

author"s portrait Talent management and professional development are essential in the creation of successful PR teams. But managers often struggle to determine how best to evaluate employees. By Inna Alexeeva.

ITL #28 Food sustainability and quality: challenging new opportunities bubble to the surface for food companies

author"s portrait With consumers expecting more information and responsible behavior. By Andrea Cornelli.

ITL #27 Air traffic control: How a broad view, expert coordination and rigorous processes hold the key to success

author"s portrait Too many companies still communicate in an uncoordinated way because they have not invested in developing a solid strategy. By Valéria Café.

ITL #26 The press release: is this Public Relations staple still relevant?

author"s portrait There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence that overworked beat reporters habitually delete press releases from overflowing inboxes after barely a second glance. This raises difficult questions about the role of this classic communications tool. By Simon Poulter

ITL #25 The flattening of emotion: is overreliance on social media damaging to the human psyche?

author"s portrait The manner in which we share information via social media has dulled our emotional responses, increasingly numbing us to atrocities and distancing us from the things that really matter. By Tarek Lasheen.

ITL #24 Public relations in emerging nations: What do local practitioners themselves have to say?

author"s portrait A research project among PR practitioners in six countries in South East Asia offers some illuminating insights into the hurdles they need to overcome in order to deliver campaigns that are both appropriate and effective in their local markets. By Graeme D

ITL #23 Crisis communications: How the aviation industry woke up to the power of citizen journalists

author"s portrait Until recently, best practice for an aviation crisis centred on the premise of the Golden Hour. The rise of social media has led to the emergence of a new template. By John Bailey.
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