We heard with sadness of the passing of Frank Hayes last week.
Frank worked as the Corporate Affairs Manager in Kerry Group for almost 30 years before retiring four years ago. A member of PRII for many years, he was very highly regarded amongst the media and the PR industry in Ireland. We send our deepest sympathies to his family, his friends in PR and journalism, and former colleagues. The funeral was held on 30 August.
The Future Board Leaders programme is opening doors for diverse and dynamic new voices to join Irish charity and not-for-profit boards. This initiative places volunteer board members who bring fresh perspectives, greater diversity, and often a younger voice into boardrooms across the sector.
In today’s world of constant transformation, organisations face a widening gap between the pace of change and people’s ability to absorb it. Papillo’s latest report reveals why communication is the missing link between delivering change and making it stick.
Simon Baugh, the former Chief Executive of the UK Government Communications, who spoke at the PRII National Conference this year, has launched his own newsletter. This article from the newsletter highlights essential insights for anyone seeking to influence audiences in today’s noisy, low-trust world.
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Devika Baburaj, one of our dynamic young members, offers a refreshing perspective on her journey from PR student to emerging professional in Ireland—a transition filled with insights and lessons worth sharing.
Alex Connell, a former journalism student and reporter from Dublin, will receive a career-defining opportunity through the Breakthrough Scholarship, a collaboration between Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), THINKHOUSE, and Yugo.