IPR is featuring research and some of the many Black pioneers who have had an impact on the field of public relations in celebration of Black History Month. Ofield Dukes was born in Rutledge, Alabama, in 1932. He graduated with a journalism degree from Wayne State University in 1958 after serving in the Army. In … Continue reading Pioneer Ofield Dukes (1932-2011)
This summary is provided by the IPR Digital Media Research Center Deloitte analyzed the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across the communications industry and explored leaders’ perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. A survey of 2,835 senior leaders (C-suite and board level) split equally between IT and line of business across 16 … Continue reading Leadership Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence
Global Women in PR (GWPR) and Opinium studied female employment and leadership in public relations and communication around the world. A survey of 657 female PR professionals around the world was conducted from August – September 2023. Key findings include: 1.) Respondents said flexible worklocations and schedules helped employees maintain a healthy work-life balance (82%) … Continue reading Current State of Women in the Public Relations Field