Welcome to Global Alliance’s World PR and Communications Month

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Global Alliance’s World PR and Communications Month – September 2024! This month-long celebration is a testament to the dynamic and evolving field of public relations and communications. Together, we will explore, innovate, and elevate our practices through a series of exciting events and activities designed to inspire and empower professionals around the globe.

To make the most of this celebration, we encourage you to actively participate by promoting World PR and Communications Month within your organizations and markets. Feel free to share content on your social media channels to contribute to the conversation on PR and communication management. Showcase your members, feature their work, post relevant quotes, and engage others in dialogue. We will provide art card templates to help give our collective efforts a unified look. For all your posts, use the hashtag #PRCommsMonth and encourage your members to do the same.

Here are some of the key highlights:

1. Getting to know the Board of Directors 2024-2025: We are excited to introduce the new Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Join us in welcoming the new leadership team, who will guide the Global Alliance toward new achievements and opportunities in the coming year.

2. Global Alliance President’s UN Address: Our President addressed the United Nations to advocate for “Responsible Communication” as the new 18th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). This significant address highlights the critical role of communication in achieving global sustainability and development objectives.

3. Presentation of the 2024 Global PR Survey (September 2024 - TBC): This survey provides valuable insights into the profile and status of public relations and communication practices across member countries. It offers relevant global data essential for decision-making that is sensitive to local contexts.

4. Release of the 2024 Approaching the Future Report (30 September 2024): The report analyzes key trends shaping the present and future of intangible asset management, with a focus on reputation, brand, sustainability, ethics, and transparency.

5. A Series of Webinars Featuring the Best PR and Communications Campaigns Globally (Throughout September 2024): Engage in enlightening webinars showcasing impactful PR campaigns from around the world. These sessions will provide valuable insights and inspiration from leading global practitioners and institutions.

6. The 2024 World Public Relations & Communication Awards: This global competition celebrates outstanding national and international public relations and communication management programs and case studies. The awards recognize excellence in campaigns that demonstrate strategic planning, creativity, and business results in stakeholder relations. The shortlist of finalists will be announced in September, and the Awards Ceremony will take place in November at WPRF 2024.

7. World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Bali (November 2024): The WPRF is a premier global conference in public relations and communication management, bringing together professionals, academics, and industry leaders. The forum serves as a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas, strategies, and best practices.

Thank you for being a part of this special celebration. Together, let’s make this month a remarkable journey of growth and discovery!

Warm regards,

My Nguyen
Chair - World PR and Communications Month

PR AMID CHANGE. Ours is an ever-evolving industry. For World PR Communications Month, Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication President Irene Lungu-Chipili shares why PR professionals today need to be agile in navigating new realities that face us. #PRCommsMonth

THE PR PROFESSIONAL IN TODAY’S WORLD. In celebration of World PR Communications Month, Nguyen Koa My, Chairman of The Vietnam Public Relations Network VNPR and board member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management breaks down the reasons why now is an opportune time to practice our profession. #PRCommsMonth

WHY PR TODAY? These are exciting times for PR professionals everywhere. For World PR Communications Month, Fiona Cassidy, board member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand, spells out the opportunities today for practitioners in our industry. #PRCommsMonth

STUDENTS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS. As we celebrate World PR Communications Month this September, Jude William Genilo, Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Liberal Arts in Bangladesh, shares his thoughts on why students today should pursue an education in public relations. #PRCommsMonth