Jonny Stone MCIPR

⏳ Just 4 days left to make your voice heard! We're calling on all Black PR and comms professionals to share your experiences. Together with PRWeek UK and Opinium, our One Step Forward Two Steps Black survey aims to uncover the truth about inequities, celebrate successes and set a new standard for our industry. Back in 2020, nearly half of Black communication pros told us they’d never received an internal promotion. We want to know if things have changed. Are you being hired, recognized, and rewarded fairly? Your input is crucial to shaping meaningful recommendations for change. The survey is anonymous and takes just 6 minutes to complete. 🔗 Hit the link below to participate and help us pave the way for a more equitable future in PR and comms. 📅 Remember, the survey closes this Friday, 28th June 2024. Let's make a difference together! ✊🏾 https://lnkd.in/eM--X-Fs

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Back in 2020, nearly half of Black communication professionals reported never having received an internal promotion. That's shockingly dismaying! As a 100% BME-staffed agency, we encourage every Black PR professional to join the survey. Let's see what progress (hopefully) has been made, and most importantly, affect change!

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Did you know that we are made up of journalists and creatives from the UK's national media? ✨ Working globally, we come together and lend our storytelling expertise to our clients in the tech sector. ✨ We uncover and tell the stories that will resonate most with customers. ✨ The content we create has a purpose. It solves problems and creates value. If you're a scale-up, looking to expand into new territories, we can do this for you too. Looking for a content partner? 👉 [email protected] #SaaSMarketing #TechMarketing #Contentmarketing #ContentStrategy #ScaleUp #ITServices #TechSector #TechProductMarketing

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🗞️What does media look like in 2024 and beyond?   Our new Grayling Media trends report reveals a number of key trends and predictions, including a clear shift towards personal connections with trusted voices over mass media content.   Read Grayling’s UK CEO, Heather Blundell op-ed in City AM in the link below 👇, to discover what this means for you and your business.   🔗: https://lnkd.in/epHyRHKv   #GraylingMedia #NewMediaAge

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With research by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) finding that the diagnosis of mental health conditions in the PR industry is on the rise, it's more important than ever for PR leaders to prioritise their employees' wellbeing. This article from PRmoment has some great advice from a number of PR professionals on meaningful changes PR leaders can make to boost employee wellbeing and improve overall mental health. #PR #PRagency #PRcareer #mentalhealth #employeewellbeing

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The UK media industry is renowned globally. However, many businesses are facing difficulties. Our Media Industry Outlook explores key areas, with some of our findings highlighted below: 60% agree that “the UK government supports the media and creative industries” 46% are claiming creative tax reliefs, a figure we hope to see increase 33% had their R&D claim challenged by HMRC We understand the challenges and opportunities that are facing businesses in the industry. Find out more and get in touch for our expertise in navigating these complexities: https://lnkd.in/ea_RDpwV Join the conversation using #RSMMediaOutlook #RSMInsights

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PR’s ageism problem – ‘the sector is getting left behind’ How bad is the problem of ageism in PR, and how should the sector respond? Comms recruitment specialists speak frankly about an issue that risks holding the industry back. Amanda Fone, founder and chief executive of f1 Recruitment Limited highlights the issue succinctly: “Age in the workplace is the final protected characteristic to get the attention it needs, and the comms sector, with an average age of about 27 years, especially in agencies, needs to improve its ability to hire and retain multi-generational teams.” https://lnkd.in/dHpYYghm #PR #marketing #communications #recruitment #ageismintheworkplace #back2businessship

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Welcome to “In My Humble Opinion”, a podcast collaboration between The Marketing Society and Publicis Groupe UK agencies that creates a space for marketing leaders to discuss their opinions on topics affecting our industry which they think about but may not always say out loud. You will hear industry leaders and experts talk about their views and opinions on deliberately provocative subjects such as the impact of technology on brands and consumers, the future of our industry, the generational divides, diversity and inclusion and more. This is Episode 1 - ‘In My Humble Opinion...nobody ever got fired for buying the safest brands.’, a deep dive into the often-overlooked importance of brand in B2B marketing and purchasing decisions. We're joined by Billy Hamilton-Stent, Chief Strategy Officer at Publicis Pro, and special guests Mimi Turner and Jann Martin Schwarz from Marketplace Innovation at LinkedIn Marketing Services. What do we cover? 💡The challenges of measuring brand impact in B2B marketing 💡The need for a more holistic approach to B2B marketing strategies Whether you're a B2B marketer, sales professional, or business leader, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of brand in driving B2B growth and success. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/eZGG_Rxc #B2BMarketing #IMHOPodcast

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📈 Our Quarterly Media Insights Are Here! Each quarter we partner with ISBA to provide an independent look at the UK media landscape's current state and future #challenges.   🔍 Explore the latest market developments, immediate challenges, and future trends in #media. This report helps #advertisers make informed decisions about their media investments. Click below to learn more! Nick Pugh Michelle Morgado Peter Hanford Bouke de Vries Shane O`Neill Debbie Morrison Mark Gay

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Pressure from all angles! MPs, journalists, regulators, funders, and even internal challenges. Our survey highlights the pressures facing campaigners today. Explore the findings and ask what you can do to help ease this pressure. https://lnkd.in/ePZyA98U #CampaignersUnderPressure #SMKSurvey2024

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It’s #socialmobilityday. Here at CIPR Wessex, we know the PR industry is falling short in creating an inclusive environment, disproportionately attracting individuals from privileged backgrounds and perpetuating a cycle of inequality. The data reveals stark inequalities in PR, from the overrepresentation of practitioners educated at fee-paying schools to barriers in career progression for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Change is our shared responsibility. Let's nurture diverse talent, embrace inclusive practices, and lead by example to create an equitable PR industry representative of society. #change #socialmobility #PR #publicrelations #comms

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We spoke with our Account Director Peter Remon for his top tip for any mistakes to avoid when engaging with journalists. 📨📝 “Some journalists will be too busy to respond to every email, and may not be receptive to multiple follow-ups. Each will have different preferences, but one friendly follow-up should be enough, particularly if they had simply missed your email!” To find out more PR tips and tricks, why not visit our blogs in our website below! 💡 https://lnkd.in/ekj69Bwa #EducationPR #BusinessEducation #TopTip

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The rise of AI is reshaping how images are created within advanced media production, with significant implications for the future. A new report explores the critical future skills needed to ensure that the UK's creative industries are able to keep up with technology. Read more here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/epV98FKm Digital Catapult Innovate UK Innovate UK Business Connect

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The rise of AI is reshaping how images are created within advanced media production, with significant implications for the future. A new report explores the critical future skills needed to ensure that the UK's creative industries are able to keep up with technology. Read more here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/epV98FKm Digital Catapult Innovate UK Innovate UK Business Connect

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Breaking down outdated stereotypes in PR is crucial for our industry’s growth. In a recent PRWeek article, our Associate Director and DE&I comms lead, Christina Peach discussed the need for the industry to stop clinging to a middle-class image that no longer fits, and instead focus on the real-world perspectives and experiences that individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds can bring to the work. Read more here 👇

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👀 Icon Series, Rory Sutherland - Sneak Peak ✅ On this week's episode, Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK explains that you need to unlock both product and marketing to achieve business success. Listen on tomorrow, 7am 🎙🦄 Apple: https://bit.ly/ruapple Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DwAxbz #founder #ceo #businesstips #podcast #marketingicon #rorysutherland

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In light of Heinz receiving backlash against their recent ketchup campaigns, what can marketers do to ensure they’re producing inclusive, representative advertising? 👩‍💻 AgencyUK Paid Media Director Megan Gibson her thoughts in today’s Bite of Knowledge. Need a hand making your next project accessible and inclusive? Look no further – get in touch at [email protected] today! 👋 #agencyuk #digitalmarketing #consciousadvertising #theconsciousadvertisingnetwork #bcorp #campaigns #marketing

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