European Council of Global Alliance met in Helsinki, Finland

European Council of Global Alliance met in Helsinki, Finland

The European Council of Global Alliance met in Helsinki, Finland on 8-9 June 2023. The meeting continued the tradition of face-to-face meetings started in Munich in October 2022 and followed by a meeting in Lisbon in March 2023. European delegates from Norway, Estonia, Portugal and France were hosted by the Finnish Association for Communication professionals, ProCom, CEO Jarno Forssell and Kia Haring, a member of GA board and the European Council.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Month June 2023

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Month June 2023

Join Global Alliance to celebrate during June Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Month! Your voice can be heard, since we will showcase best practices and insights as part of this special celebration.

Besides promoting your representation, we will share content and experiences from experts that can inspire our future work. The exchange of learnings from different cultures and perspectives is one of the core benefits Global Alliance offers. Take full advantage of it!

The impact of technology on PR and Comms

The impact of technology on PR and Comms

Rapid advances in technology are creating a constant flow of new tools and systems to help support PR practitioners in their work. The rise of Artificial Intelligence has been exponential in 2023 giving us new opportunities but also providing new ethical challenges. 

We have a duty as professionals to engage in the debate and help shape how AI impacts on the profession.

World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2025 – Call for bids

World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2025 – Call for bids

The Global Alliance board of directors invites all Global Alliance Members to make a bid for the site of World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2025 – 12th Edition.

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, the “United Nations” of public relations, brings together senior public relations practitioners and academics for 3 days of communication, education and inspiration (1 day of Research Colloquium and 2 days of Business Program) in conjunction with a 1 day workshop for Association Leaders and 2 days of Global Alliance board meeting.

Irish man Justin Green receives ‘The President´s Award’ from the African Public Relations Association.

Irish man Justin Green receives ‘The President´s Award’ from the African Public Relations Association.

Global Alliance President and CEO, Justin Green, received The President´s Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution, dedication, and commitment to the APRA - African Public Relations Association.

This Award is a recognition given by Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, President of APRA - African Public Relations Association, the umbrella body for the practice of Public Relations in Africa with over 17 member national PR associations and 5 affiliations within Africa and across the globe.

Africa Regional Council holds physical meeting in Lusaka, Zambia

Africa Regional Council holds physical meeting in Lusaka, Zambia

The Africa Regional Council for Global Alliance held a physical meeting on May 15, 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. The meeting, chaired by Peter Mutie discussed several areas of interest to the PR profession in the continent. In attendance was the Global Alliance President and CEO, Justin Green.

Top PR experts from Africa elected in Global Alliance Board

Top PR experts from Africa elected in Global Alliance Board

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management 21st Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 15th May in Lusaka, Zambia, during which the board members were elected to lead Global Alliance for the next two years. During the meeting, four leading PR professionals were elected to the board. Irene Lungu Chipili from Zambia, Peter Mutie of Kenya, Wole Ademolukun from Nigeria and Rene Dailen Benecke from South Africa were elected to the board. Mr. Justin Green from Ireland was re-elected as the President for a third two-year term.

Global Alliance´s President and CEO, Justin Green, presented the opening remarks of the APRA Annual Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.

Global Alliance´s President and CEO, Justin Green, presented the opening remarks of the APRA Annual Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.

Global Alliance´s President and CEO, Justin Green, presented the opening remarks of the African Association of Public Relations APRA Annual Conference which is taking place in Lusaka, Zambia, from May 16th to 19th, 2023. The theme of this year´s conference is CREATIVE AFRICA: Exploring the PR potential of Africa as an emerging economic and reputation powerhouse.

Global Alliance´s President, Justin Green, and CEO met the Minister of Information and Chief Government Spokesperson of Zambia, Hon. Chushi Kasanda MP

Global Alliance´s President, Justin Green, and CEO met the Minister of Information and Chief Government Spokesperson of Zambia, Hon. Chushi Kasanda MP

Global Alliance´s President and CEO, Justin Green, met the Minister of Information and Chief Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Zambia, Hon. Chushi Kasanda MP in Lusaka, Zambia on 12 may 2023. During the meeting, Justin Green articulated the crucial role Global Alliance plays in enhancing the profession globally. Later, Mr. Green undertook interviews with national and local radio and TV stations where he continued advocating the case of Global Alliance and APRA including making the national headline of ZNBC, Zambia’s national TV broadcaster.

University of Vaasa’s new Professor of Practice Elina Melgin brings strong expertise in responsible and impactful communication

University of Vaasa’s new Professor of Practice Elina Melgin brings strong expertise in responsible and impactful communication

Elina Melgin, PhD has been invited to join the University of Vaasa’s School of Marketing and Communication as a professor of practice, focusing on strategic responsibility and social impact communication. This part-time position has a fixed term of three years.