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Apprenticeships lay the foundation for a lifelong success story Evie Scott joined FTI Consulting's strategic communications team as an apprentice in October 2022. In honour of National Apprenticeship Week, Evie reflects on the value of such schemes. communicatemagazine.com/features/2024/…

90% of PR pros believe more lobbying transparency needed A decade after the Transparency of Lobbying Act, nearly nine in ten UK PR professionals believe there needs to be greater lobbying transparency. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/90-p… #lobbying #government #pr

IC professionals face 'Wild West' of uncertainty around AI tools New research finds that a lack of support around AI technology is creating uncertainty and fear. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/ic-p… #internalcommunications #AI #leadership

Wellness gaming is on the rise Cognitive and stress-relief centred games are seeing a significant increase in interest, with free wellness games in high demand, data shows. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/well… #gaming #mentalhealth #stress

Activist investing at all-time high The number of activist campaigns in Europe has increased 12% year-on-year, as annual general meetings become a battleground for investors seeking to push companies on certain issues. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/acti… #investing #activism #esg

A day of ideas at EVCOMference 2024 With the launch of its annual conference, taking place in April, EVCOM anticipates a day of “ideas, inspiration and imagination.” communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/a-da…

Boldspace launches film production department Boldspace Film will be led by data and analytics, according to the agency. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/bold…

Journalists turn to AI to combat workload New research reveals AI’s usage among journalists despite the number of newsrooms without AI policies. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/jour… #AI #journalism #communications

Post-Covid offices see a 30% decrease in allocated desks, study shows With many offices sticking to remote work post-Covid, fewer colleagues have an actual desk in their physical workplace to claim as theirs, according to a new study from HUB. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/post…

Battle of the bands: Humans vs. AI A new report puts human composers and generative AI head-to-head when it comes to making commercial music. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/batt…

AMEC Global Summit offers places to 200 students and teachers AMEC’s Global Summit takes place next month. Through sponsorship by PR strategist Mary Beth West, APR, FPRCA, 200 free virtual passes will go to students and teachers. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/amec…

Patchbay Media launches “hackathon for video” Patchbay Media is launching the Charity Film Challenge, an initiative pitching charities against each other in a race against the clock to create the best film. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/patc…

Andrew Thomas caught up with WPP’s CEO Mark Read at Cannes Lions to talk about its wins, its investment in AI, the WPP employer brand, the arrival of Burson and that stageshow with Elon Musk. Watch the interview in full: youtube.com/watch?v=mCj37-…

Meta launches Threads API Meta has released its Threads API for third-party developers at Cannes Lions festival. Read more at communicatemagazine.com. communicatemagazine.com/news/2024/meta…

Digital agency LEWIS acquires Tayburn branding agency The move sees both Scottish agencies become part of newly-formed Limitless Innovation Group. communicatemagazine.com/industry-updat…

91% PR professionals suffer poor mental health As the industry has predominantly shifted towards remote working, an ‘aways on’ culture risks heightening stress levels bit.ly/4cCYpsG

AMEC: The need for an IT-comms coalition When crisis planning requires scope enough to incorporate pandemics, global conflicts and cyber-attacks, organisations must re-think how important information is shared across departments. bit.ly/3W83i7u

Reputation management is biggest concern for businesses According to a nationwide survey conducted by Speakers Corner, the biggest concern companies face is reputational damage bit.ly/3VK5Jf6

Is PR ready for AI? Michal Kranz takes a look at the PR industry's burgeoning relationship with AI technology in Communicate magazine's first quarter issue bit.ly/3RXrtDk Subscribe to receive a copy here: lnkd.in/e-3DBuPX

AMEC: Is there still time for ethical AI? As tech companies hurtle towards ever-smarter applications of the technology, governments are scrambling to keep up with a growing array of risks. bit.ly/3S4akI7 #measurement #AI #tech