{"id":132242,"date":"2020-09-14T10:01:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T09:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/?p=132242"},"modified":"2020-09-14T14:12:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T13:12:28","slug":"6-industry-bodies-supporting-people-in-pr-and-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/6-industry-bodies-supporting-people-in-pr-and-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"6 industry bodies supporting people in PR and communications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s our round-up of industry bodies, associations, institutes, platforms and networks supporting PR, marketing and communications professionals in their career development and lives outside of work. This list includes many initialisms but more importantly, supportive places to turn to for networking, training, and a community for everyone in the industry. In no particular order\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

BME PR Pros<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nOriginally founded by senior comms consultant Elizabeth Bananuka as \u2018a side-hussle and hobby that\u2019s got a little out of control,\u2019 BME PR Pros works to promote black, Asian and ethnic minority diversity in PR and comms. The platform offers a mentoring scheme, which has included mentors working at agencies and associations like Edelman, Ketchum, Transport for London, LinkedIn, PA Media Group and MoneySuperMarket \u2013 and has a \u2018Pros We Love\u2019 section bigging up people making waves in public relations. Elizabeth is also one of the people behind The Blueprint mark, helping organisations to attract, welcome, retain and nurture diverse talent groups. And for how you can help the BME PR Pros platform? As Elizabeth says, \u2018Simple, do what you can to promote diversity in your organisation and the sector. The more initiatives? The better. More voices calling out the diversity problem? Even better.\u2019<\/p>\n

CIPR \u2013 Chartered Institute of Public Relations<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nAs the world\u2019s only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners, the CIPR\u2019s mission is a grand one: \u2018we work with and for our members to set, maintain and advance standards\u2026 Moreover, through our ethical Code of Conduct and searchable PR registers, we make our members accountable to their employers, clients and the wider public\u2019. To help develop and support its members, both in terms of their careers and wellbeing, the institute offers qualifications including its Continuing Professional Development scheme and Accreditation and Chartership programmes, in-house and bespoke training as well as industry research, conferences and best practice and skills guidance. Check out its Diversity & Inclusion<\/a> hub for reports and resources highlighting the work that still needs to be done to open the industry to everybody.<\/p>\n

PRCA \u2013 Public Relations and Communications Association<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nRepresenting PR professionals across 70 countries globally \u2013 with offices in London, Singapore, Dubai and Buenos Aires \u2013 the PRCA aims to advocate for those working in public relations across the world. Championing professional standards with their Professional Charter and Code of Conduct, the association offers its members training as well as networking and personal development opportunities. The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) and LGComms (Local Government Communications), are also managed by the PRCA. Working to make meaningful change in the industry, the association recently shook up its Board of Directors<\/a> to welcome in wider experience and knowledge of the sector it serves, and has a dedicated Diversity Network<\/a> in place.<\/p>\n

Taylor Bennett Foundation<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Taylor Bennett Foundation charity was founded by communications executive search firm Taylor Bennett with the University of East London and founding agency Brunswick in 2008 to \u2018encourage black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) graduates to pursue a career in communications\u2019. Its award-winning PR, mentoring and internship programmes have enabled participants to enter the PR industry with the skillsets, knowledge and networking group to pursue successful careers. Employers can host visits<\/a> for the Foundation\u2019s trainees \u2013 2019 hosts included Hope & Glory, Just Eat and Bupa \u2013 and live opportunities from agencies and in-house comms teams are available on the Jobs Board. For more about the work of the Taylor Bennett Foundation, read our interview with its chief executive Melissa Lawrence<\/a>.<\/p>\n

UK Black Comms Network <\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nGearing up for a full launch this Winter, the UK Black Comms Network\u2019s mission is to increase the seniority of Black PR and communications professionals of African or Caribbean heritage in the UK to the point of true \u2018equalityin the UK PR industry, with Black people authentically represented, in full colour and shade, in the UK media\u2019. Join them on Wednesday, 16 September, to hear the full vision for the UK Black Comms Network and a conversation with its wellbeing consultant, and digital creator and found of wellbeing brand thy.self Chloe Pierre on Self Care September and why looking after yourself isn\u2019t selfish \u2013 go sign up<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Women in PR<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\n\u2018The PR & communications industry is female dominated (67%) overall. However, at senior levels, it becomes male dominated\u2026 Women in PR exists to address this imbalance.\u2019 Aiming to increase the number of women in leadership roles across the PR and communications industry, Women in PR focuses on four key methods: inspiring, enabling, empowering and advocating. This includes speakers and knowledge-sharing events, the opportunity to network with other female leaders, mentoring and training, and fighting for change in work practices, policy and company culture. You can find updates from the group on the Blog channel as well as advice and think pieces from Women in PR members \u2013 including those from agency, in-house, public, and third sector and freelancers \u2013 with know-how to share.<\/p>\n

If there are associations, unions or groups you\u2019ve found supportive during your career in PR that we can highlight, please do get in touch and let us know.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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