The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (Global Alliance) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost PR education in Nigeria.

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has received 21 nominations for 16 open positions on its Executive Board. This election will be held during the 2024 Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024.

The Africa Public Relations Association (APRA) is currently hosting its highly anticipated annual Conference in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, running from May 13th to May 17th. This prestigious event stands as a beacon for propelling PR standards throughout Africa, fostering synergies, and spotlighting the exceptional talent within the continent's PR sphere. It's an invaluable occasion for learning, networking, and acknowledging the pivotal role of effective communication. The theme of this year's conference is "One Africa, One Voice: Bridging Africa’s Communication Divide."

Join us for an insightful exploration into the dynamic intersection of technology and the public relations (PR) profession in our upcoming hybrid event, 'How Technology is Shaping the PR Profession.' Presented in collaboration with Nebrija University, Spain, this engaging webinar brings together esteemed industry leaders and visionaries from around the globe. Scheduled for May 14, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm (GMT+1) Lisbon and London time (11 am to 1 pm CET/GMT+2 Madrid time).

The Latin American Regional Council of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management recently convened a meeting to welcome its newest members and engage in discussions regarding the pivotal role of communication leaders in Latin America. Chaired by Aberje's Executive Director, Hamilton dos Santos, who also serves on the Global Alliance board, the council convened to deliberate on pertinent regional matters.

A formal presentation was made to Niamh by the President of the PRII, David Geary, at a special event last week at the Irish Architectural Archive, Dublin.

In her acceptance speech, Niamh spoke about her career in Public Relations Education. She reflected on her deep association with the Institute for over 30 years and nominators, Justin Green, FPRII (Life), President & CEO of Global Alliance, and Niamh O'Carroll, FPRII spoke of her contribution in developing the PRII Diploma and to launching hundreds of PR careers.

The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) commends the significant stride taken as the Public Relations and Communication Management Bill proceeds to its first reading at the National Assembly of Kenya. This pivotal development marks the initial step in a comprehensive legislative journey towards the realization of modernized regulations governing the practice of public relations and communication management within the nation.

We invite you to sign up for a unique learning opportunity created by School of Communications and Reputation (India) in Partnership with the Global Alliance, on a subject which is pertinent to the advancements in AI. ChatGPT has taken the world BY Storm. And Prompt Design & Engineering will be one of the most important skills of the near future. Using ChatGPT for Public Relations and many AI tools The Right Way can help you become faster and more accurate with several PR tasks, and do them at a greater scale.

Join us on April 30th to help close out a productive Global Alliance Education, Training & Development Month focused on advancing our industry through education and knowledge-sharing. Global Alliance Education, Training & Development Month Cap-Off Webinar.

Don't miss this opportunity to actively engage in two insightful panel discussions:

1.⁠ ⁠Exploring the Future: PR and Communication Trends Beyond 2024

2.⁠ ⁠Navigating Education and Training Challenges in PR and Communication Management

As part of Global Alliance Education, Training, and Development Month, the PRSA – Public Relations Society of America is offering eight free webinars to Global Alliance members, available for on-demand viewing.