Public Affairs Council examined U.S. public opinion on issues intersecting business, government, and American society. A survey of 2,210 U.S. adults was conducted Sept. 1-2, 2022. Key findings include: 1.) 71% of Americans trust friends and family the most as a source of political information, followed secondly by businesses (44%). — 40% of Americans said … Continue reading Americans Trust Businesses More than News Media
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The Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) examined the state of the communication sector in Ireland. A survey of 303 public relations and communication practitioners was conducted in July 2022. Key findings include: 1.) The average annual salary for someone working in public relations is €74,000 in Ireland. — The average annual salary for men … Continue reading PRII Census 2022: The State of Communication in Ireland →
Company leaders don’t have much control over local, national, or world events. Yet these external circumstances, events, and decisions impact employees — individually and collectively. The work environment mirrors the societal and political challenges of the larger world, likely with employees on opposite sides of polarizing issues. In parallel, employees enjoy personalized, data-driven Customer Experience … Continue reading Creating Workplace Cultures Centered on Employee Experience →
IPR is featuring some of the many Native American and Indigenous pioneers and modern-day heroes to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Chief Tamanend, also known as Tammany, was the leader of the Lenni-Lenape (Northeastern U.S.) people in the late 17th century. He was the leader who welcomed William Penn to what is now Pennsylvania. The … Continue reading Pioneer Chief Tamanend (1625-1701) →
This summary is provided by the IPR ESG & Purpose Research Library. Dr. Matthew Amengual and colleagues examined how individuals perceive corporate involvement in human rights violations. A survey of 2,420 U.S. adults was conducted from March – April 2021. Participants were asked to give their reactions to hypothetical situations involving a multinational enterprise and a … Continue reading Public Opinion Is Not Enough to Hold Companies Accountable →
After the entire world shifted to virtual events in response to COVID-19, it’s no surprise that virtual is now here to stay. Virtual events have the advantage of reaching a far larger and more diverse audience than their in-person counterparts, making events accessible to attendees who might not have the time or budget to commit … Continue reading Balancing In-Person and Virtual Attendee Engagement →
This summary is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center Dr. Vlasceanu and Dr. Amodio examined how biased image searches can shape people’s beliefs about the number of men and women who hold particular occupations. Google image searches for the word “person” were conducted in 153 countries in August and November 2021. Then, a … Continue reading Gender Bias in Online Search Algorithms →
This blog is based on the original study in the Public Relations Journal. When events of societal injustice occur and governmental responses appear inadequate, citizens often turn their focus to the leaders of companies they buy from, work for, and trust. Whether they want a void to be filled, a right to be wronged, or simply to have … Continue reading Words, Money, or Action? How Corporate Social Advocacy Drove Media Coverage of Black Lives Matter →
New York, NY – Linda Rutherford, Chief Administration & Communications Officer at Southwest Airlines, will receive the 2022 Institute for Public Relations Lifetime Achievement Award for her significant contributions to the industry of public relations. Rutherford will accept IPR’s highest honor at the 60th Annual IPR Distinguished Lecture and Awards Dinner on Dec. 1, 2022, … Continue reading Linda Rutherford of Southwest Airlines will Receive the 2022 IPR Lifetime Achievement Award →
IPR is featuring some of the many Native American and Indigenous pioneers and modern-day heroes to celebrate Native American Heritage Month Tim Giago, also known by his Lakota name Nanwica Kciji, was a Native American journalist who led the way for others in his community and covered stories that were important to the Native American … Continue reading Tim Giago (1934-2022) →
This summary is provided by the IPR Organizational Communication Research Center. Summary Internal communication comprises many forms of interactions in the workplace. While formal communication within organizations has been largely examined, little is known about informal communication concerning its actual relevance for employees and its functions and effects. Researchers zeroed in on informal communication and … Continue reading At The Water-Cooler: Work Time Wasted or Crucial Exchange Among Co-Workers? →
An analysis of stakeholder conversations on Twitter about the environment and sustainability. Download Full Report (PDF): The Perceptions of Sustainability Cision and the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) examined the conversation around environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) topics. This second report focuses on the ‘E’ in ESG — environment and sustainability. Executive Summary Organizations are increasingly … Continue reading The Perceptions of Sustainability →