The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management continued its global advocacy for Responsible Communication when addressing the European Commission. Prof. Justin Green, President & CEO of the Global Alliance, highlighted the importance of global cooperation in promoting ethical and inclusive communication practices.

The engagement followed a direct request to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a scheduled meeting with Director-General for Communication, Dana Spinant. The meeting was led by Sophia Eriksson Waterschoot, Deputy Director-General for Communication at the European Commission, and attended by Simona Pilko, Policy Assistant to Director for Political Communication, along with Mateus Furlanetto, Chief Administrative Officer of Global Alliance.

Prof. Justin Green, President & CEO of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, joined board members Irene Lungu Chipili and Steven Shepperson-Smith at the Narrative PR Summit held in Hurghada, Egypt, from 7 to 9 April.

During the summit, Prof. Green and fellow board members emphasized the critical role of responsible communication in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape. Their participation highlighted Global Alliance’s ongoing commitment to fostering ethical and effective communication practices worldwide.

Policy 2 of the Global Alliance bylaws (Board Director Nominations & Nomination Committee), outlines the role and duties undertaken by the Nomination Committee in reviewing nominations received and the process for the election of members to the Executive Board, as conducted by the General Assembly of Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.

The committee has carried out its work with the aim of ensuring that the Global Alliance nomination process is transparent, open and fair.

Prof. Justin Green, President & CEO of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, presented to the World Bank Group, emphasising the need for global collaboration on Responsible Communication.
The meeting was led by Corinne Woods, Director of Corporate Communications at the World Bank Group, and attended by David Young, Senior External Affairs Officer at the World Bank Group, and Mateus Furlanetto, Chief Administrative Officer of the Global Alliance.

Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (Global Alliance) proudly presents the Global Alliance Education, Training, and Development Month (GAETDM) 2025, set to take place throughout April. This initiative, themed "Reimagining PR & Communication – Ignite, Learn, Transform," calls on educators, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore the future of public relations and communication.

As the industry adapts to evolving technologies, ethical complexities, and shifting audience dynamics, GAETDM 2025 provides a global platform to drive innovation, foster learning, and inspire transformative practices. Through a series of curated programs, GAETDM aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring PR and communication professionals remain future-ready.

Prof. Justin Green, President & CEO of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, addressed the World Bank Group, emphasising the urgent need for global collaboration on Responsible Communication today, 18th March 2025 at World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA.

The Polish Public Relations Association (PSPR) has elected the new board for the years 2025-2027. The new president of the PSPR, Karolina Łuczak, emphasises that her priority will be the further integration of the environment and the development of the association as a space for the exchange of knowledge and the building of PR standards. The board also includes Renata Poreda, Maciej Krzysztoszek, Paweł Siedlecki and Luiza Jurgiel-Żyła.

On 8 March 2025, the general meeting of PSPR members decided that Karolina Łuczak, communications director and spokeswoman for Provident Polska, would be the organisation's president for the coming term. She succeeded Cyprian Maciejewski in this position, who left the board after six years.

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management announces that the bid to host the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2026 has been awarded to the African continent. Following a thorough and highly competitive evaluation, the selection process was exceptionally challenging due to the outstanding quality of all submissions.

The WPRF 2026 will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). This remarkable achievement highlights NIPR’s dedication to excellence in public relations and its growing influence on the global stage.

Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management announces its Annual General Meeting will take place at The Human Safety Net Palace, Piaza San Marco, 105, 30124 Venice, Italy on Thursday 15th May 2025 at 18.00 CET time/17.00 Lisbon/London time (GMT).
All members who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) must register by 1st May, 17.00 GMT to secure their participation. Registration is mandatory to ensure proper arrangements and access to meeting materials. Please complete your registration by emailing cao@globalalliancepr.org before the deadline.

Should you be unable to attend the AGM in person, we would appreciate it if you could submit your proxy form to appoint a voting delegate as your proxy. You may delegate this authority to the Global Alliance President, Prof. Justin Green, a Board Member, or another delegate in good standing who will be attending the meeting. The Proxy Form must be submitted to the Global Alliance’s registered office by emailing cao@globalalliancepr.org no later than Friday, 9th May 2025, at 17:00 GMT.

As February turns to March, it is time to wrap up the learnings and insights from the Responsible Communications – Ethics First 2025 activities.

This month, we have discussed the growing role of communications leaders and the new leadership responsibilities that we are expected to embrace. What is the role of communication leaders in questions related to sustainability, the environment, and broader social issues? How can we help our societies strive for democracy, stability, and enhance trust? In the discussions it was highlighted that the enhanced Chief Communication Officer role with the new expectations is there for us to take; it will require curiosity for learning new things, willingness to work close to business and decision makers to gain deeper understanding of the business. We must also advance our leadership and consultancy skills to solidify our role as true strategic business partners.