Communicators must sever ties with Russia

Campaign Collective has welcomed moves by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) to expel any members working with sanctioned Russian organisations. The industry association for communications firms and professionals has also urged members to consider the reputational consequences of working for companies which whilst not sanctioned, nonetheless have links with the Russian Government. In …

New PR and Communications Apprenticeship ready for first starts

A new PR and communications apprenticeship, which has been in development for almost three years by a group of 23 employers, has been approved by the Government for apprentices to start on the programme. The Public Relations and Communications Assistant Apprenticeship replaces the existing PR Apprenticeship programme which was first launched in 2011. The new programme places more emphasis …

Challenge shortlisted for public sector award

The Brathay Apprentice Challenge, the search for the apprentice team of the year, has been named one of the top public sector campaigns this year. The campaign has been shortlisted as “Partnership Engagement Initiative of the Year” in the Public Sector Communications Awards. The unique partnership behind the Brathay Apprentice Challenge delivers on a number …

Universities UK campaign chief joins Collective

Ian Morton, former Campaigns Manager at Universities UK (UUK), the umbrella body for the higher education sector and vice-chancellors’ membership organisation, is the latest addition to the social enterprise Campaign Collective. Campaign Collective helps charities, social enterprises, public service organisations and other campaigners benefit from affordable professional communications advice and support. Profits from Campaign Collective …

New PR apprenticeship approved

A new PR and Communications Apprenticeship, developed by a group of 23 ‘trailblazer’ firms, has been approved by the Government for delivery from autumn 2017. The Public Relations and Communications Assistant Apprenticeship will eventually replace the existing PR Apprenticeship programme. The new apprenticeship will place more emphasis on planning and evaluation in PR and communications, while also incorporating …