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							<title>Minister suggests lobbyist register may support self-regulation</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/minister-suggests-lobbyist-register-may-support-self-regulation/</link> 
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	Mark Harper MP, Minister for Political and Constitutional Reform, has suggested that a statutory register of lobbyists may support self-regulation of the public affairs profession, a position supported by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

	Answering questions during a hearing of the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, Mark Harper MP suggested that a statutory register may indicate who is covered by a professional code of conduct, which was a key suggesti..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:43:48 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR awards new fellowships for outstanding contribution to PR</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-awards-new-fellowships-for-outstanding-contribution-to-pr/</link> 
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	The names of this year&rsquo;s first public relations practitioners to be awarded Fellowships by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations have today been announced. The individuals were selected for their outstanding contribution to the Institute as well as the wider public relations profession. FCIPR is the highest possible membership grade and therefore to be awarded a Fellowship is an exceptional achievement.

	The CIPR&rsquo;s latest Fellows are:

	
		Simon Astley FCIPR
	
		Caro..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:08:37 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Top talent to quit comms industry if flexibility for working mums is not addressed</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/top-talent-to-quit-comms-industry-if-flexibility-for-working-mums-is-not-addressed/</link> 
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	An independent Task Force geared to helping retain top talent within the comms industry and narrow the ever increasing gender diversity gap among senior women returning from maternity leave is being spearheaded by executive search and selection consultancy, Hanson Search, in association with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

	This is in direct response to a national survey conducted by both organisations which revealed a record 13.4% of senior employees think employers ar..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:34:44 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR announces two new Chartered PR Practitioners</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-announces-two-new-chartered-pr-practitioners/</link> 
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	Julie McCabe, Managing Director of Massive Public Relations and Richard Flynn, Communications Manager at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority have been announced as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations&rsquo; (CIPR) latest Chartered PR Practitioners.

	Chartered Practitioner is a senior professional status awarded to members of the CIPR who can demonstrate an outstanding level of professional practice and knowledge and a commitment to continuous learning.
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							<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:03:36 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Wikimedia UK hosts CIPR guidance for PR profession</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/wikimedia-publishes-cipr-guidance-for-pr-profession/</link> 
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	Wikimedia this week agreed to host&nbsp;draft guidelines for the public relations profession on using Wikipedia. The guidance, which was written by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Social Media Panel, is now open for consultation before being finalised later this year.
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							<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:43:02 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR publishes annual and financial reports for 2011</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-publishes-annual-and-financial-reports-for-2011/</link> 
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	The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has today published reports covering its financial and operational performance for the year to 31 December 2011. For the first time, the Annual Report and the Finance Report are published simultaneously, allowing for a direct comparison between CIPR&rsquo;s accounts and its operational aims and objectives for the year.
	
	2011 Finance Report
	
	The key financial aims continued to be to deliver a surplus in order to build reserves and deliver lon..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:07:48 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Lord Coe KBE honoured by public relations profession</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/lord-coe-honoured-by-public-relations-profession/</link> 
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	Gold medallist and Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, Lord Coe KBE, is to be awarded the prestigious Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) President&rsquo;s Medal for outstanding contribution to public relations. The award is in recognition of his role in London&rsquo;s successful bid for the Olympic Games, his subsequent outstanding leadership during the delivery phase of London 2012 and for his role as an ambassador for British sport.

	Previous wi..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:59:46 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR writes to minister on lobbying definition</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-writes-to-minister-on-lobbying-definition/</link> 
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	The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has written to Mark Harper MP, Minister for Political and Constitutional Reform, in response to the Government&rsquo;s consultation &ldquo;Introducing a Statutory Register of Lobbyists.&rdquo;

	The letter, which supports the CIPR&rsquo;s response to the consultation, addresses the question of how lobbying should be defined in the legislation that will govern the register. The CIPR believes the register should be underpinned by a strong def..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:15:52 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Happy first birthday to the CIPR Conversation</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/happy-first-birthday-to-the-cipr-conversation/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	

	This week marks the first birthday of the CIPR Conversation which brings together topical blog posts from the UK and further afield, on everything to do with communications.
	
	The Conversation has attracted more than 120,000 visitors in its first year and continues to go from strength to strength. It is a central hub where communications practitioners can share their thoughts and ideas on the key issues that are currently shaping the public relations profession &ndash; from social med..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:29:35 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR CEO speaks at launch of Ignite’s Diversity Manifesto</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-ceo-speaks-at-launch-of-ignite-a-s-diversity-manifesto/</link> 
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	Last night, CIPR CEO Jane Wilson spoke at the launch of Ignite&rsquo;s &lsquo;Manifesto for Change: Igniting the case for diversity and inclusion in public relations&rsquo;. Ignite is the diversity in public relations networking group.
	
	Jane delivered the following statement at the manifesto launch:
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							<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Colin Jackson to compère CIPR Excellence Awards dinner</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/colin-jackson-to-comp-re-cipr-excellence-awards-dinner/</link> 
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	Olympic medallist Colin Jackson CBE has been announced as the compere of the CIPR Excellence Awards dinner 2012, to be held in London on 28 May.

	The event, now in its 27th year, is the most prestigious annual celebration of public relations with around 850 guests from across the profession. Olympic medalist Colin Jackson, famous for his achievements in the 110m hurdles, will help ensure the night is a huge success.

	Commenting, Jane Wilson, CEO of the CIPR, said:&nbsp;
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							<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:30:24 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR responds to government consultation on lobbyist register</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-responds-to-government-consultation-on-lobbyist-register/</link> 
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	The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has today responded to the Government consultation &ldquo;Introducing a Statutory Register of Lobbyists&rdquo; which is being proposed to address a perceived lack of transparency in lobbying.
	
	The Institute considers the Government&rsquo;s proposals to be &lsquo;inadequate and unlikely to stand the test of time&rsquo; and states that a statutory register of lobbyists should be universal or it will fail to meet the Government&rsquo;s own o..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:28:45 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>David Walter</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/david-walter/</link> 
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	It was with great sadness that we at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations learned that David Walter, President of the Media Society, passed away after losing a long battle with a serious illness.
	
	David, who was the President of the Media Society for the last two years, was a well respected journalist, broadcaster and writer and will no doubt be sorely missed.
	
	Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.

	For those who would like more information, please visi..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:44:10 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Shortlist announced for IoD Public Relations Award</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/shortlist-announced-for-iod-public-relations-award/</link> 
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	The IoD and CIPR Public Relations Director of the Year Award will be contested this year by four superb candidates shortlisted from across the public relations profession. They are:

	
		Mark Cotton, Assistant Director of Communication and Engagement, North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
	
		Emma Leech, Director of Communications and Marketing, University of Nottingham
	
		Paul Mylrea, Director of Communications, BBC
	
		Anneke Rousseau, Head of Communications, Electrica..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:20:17 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Shortlist announced for CIPR Excellence Awards 2012</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/shortlist-announced-for-cipr-excellence-awards-2012/</link> 
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	The CIPR Excellence Awards 2012 is set to be hotly contested, with more than 150 entries in 28 categories on a shortlist revealed today.
	
	The companies and individuals drawn from 700 entries will now be put through their paces via a series of one-to-one interviews by an expert judging panel, before the winners are finally chosen and announced at the Excellence Awards black tie dinner in central London on 28 May. The awards dinner, now in its 27th year, is the most prestigious annual celeb..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:28:36 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Letter from CIPR CEO Jane Wilson published in the Times, 28 March 2012</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/letter-from-cipr-ceo-jane-wilson-published-in-the-times-28-march-2012/</link> 
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	Sir, Your leading article ("Cash for Access", Mar 26) conflates what you call "the murky world of party funding and the even murkier world of lobbying into one unholy miasma".
	
	Your assertion about lobbying is unfairly sweeping. Lobbying is an essential part of the democratic process with an important relationship to freedom of speech. Professional lobbyists operate to a high standard of conduct. The leading professional bodies have codes of conduct backed by rigorous disciplinary procedu..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:39:40 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>John Mead wins CIPR Public Affairs Parliamentary Researcher of the Year 2012</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/john-mead-wins-cipr-public-affairs-parliamentary-researcher-of-the-year-2012/</link> 
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	John Mead, Researcher to Lib Dem MP David Ward, is the CIPR Public Affairs (PA) Parliamentary Researcher of the Year 2012. John, who was presented with the award at the St. Stephen&rsquo;s Club earlier this evening, was recognised for his work and involvement in the Affordable Car Insurance Campaign that resulted in success both locally and nationally.
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							<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>Simon McVicker is new chair of CIPR Public Affairs</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/simon-mcvicker-is-new-chair-of-cipr-public-affairs/</link> 
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	Simon McVicker has been elected as the new Chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Public Affairs (PA) group. As Head of Public Affairs at PCG, the professional association for UK freelancers, contractors and consultants, Simon brings with him 25 years of experience of professional lobbying. Simon was voted in as Chair of the Group at the AGM at the St. Stephen&rsquo;s Club earlier this evening and replaces Iain Anderson who served as Chair of the Group for two years.

	..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR CEO writes for Huffington Post: influence should be earned not bought</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-ceo-writes-for-huffington-post-influence-should-be-earned-not-bought/</link> 
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	David Cameron said that he thought the next big political scandal after MPs expenses would involve lobbying. Sadly, but one might say predictably, the next big political scandal has involved a party fundraiser attempting to encourage a company to give money in return for access to policymakers. The Sunday Times expos&eacute; into Peter Cruddas&#39; claim that &pound;250,000 can buy direct access to the very highest echelons of government has caused dismay, but not much by way of surprise...Re..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:42:44 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR responds to Peter Cruddas resignation</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-responds-to-peter-cruddas-resignation/</link> 
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	After the Sunday Times report today implicating the Conservative Party Treasurer in a cash for access scandal, the CIPR has issued the following statement.

	The CIPR acknowledges that influencing public policy is a sensitive issue, however this story focuses on issues of party funding and access.

	The CIPR strongly condemns the notion that cash can gain access to policy makers. Public affairs professionals know the limits of influence, and that a well argued policy paper sent to Whiteha..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:40:38 +0200</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR welcomes government commitment to ultra-fast broadband</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-welcomes-government-commitment-to-ultra-fast-broadband/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The CIPR has today welcomed the news that the Government has selected Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle to become super-connected cities, as part of a &pound;100 million investment first announced in the Autumn Statement 2011.
	
	The Government has made a further pledge to transform the quality of digital public services by committing that from 2014 new online services will only go live if the responsible minister can demonst..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:23:33 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Treat interns in same way as full-time staff says CIPR and industry leaders</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/treat-interns-in-same-way-as-full-time-staff-says-cipr-and-industry-leaders/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	Interns should be managed in the same way as full-time members of staff according to the latest guidance from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and leaders of the public relations profession. Other key recommendations within the CIPR&rsquo;s &lsquo;Internship and Work Placement&rsquo; toolkit include the need for employers to ensure their work placements are open to the widest pool of talent available and that whilst in place, interns have full and equal access to learning an..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:56:38 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR CEO gives evidence to Political and Constitutional Reform Committee</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-ceo-gives-evidence-to-political-and-constitutional-reform-committee/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	This morning, Jane Wilson, CIPR CEO, appeared before the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee alongside Helen Johnson, Chair of the Association for Professional Political Consultants (APPC) and Francis Ingham, Chief Executive of the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA), giving their views on the scope of the Government&rsquo;s proposals for a statutory register of lobbyists.

	Jane delivered the following opening statement:
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							<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:15:21 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Get the T-shirt at CIPR Word-of-Mouth Training for PR Professionals</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/get-the-t-shirt-at-cipr-word-of-mouth-training-for-pr-professionals/</link> 
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	Pass the word on - there is a rare chance to show off to your friends and get some cutting edge training with the offer of a unique &lsquo;Big Mouth&rsquo; T-shirt for delegates attending the &lsquo;word-of-mouth and viral communications&rsquo; half-day training course at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) offices in London on Wednesday 28 March.

	The tongue-in-cheek offer, with the promotional message &lsquo;Big Mouth &ndash; I went on the word-of-mouth training course at ..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:03:34 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR comments on closure of press complaints commission</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-comments-on-closure-of-press-complaints-commission/</link> 
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	Continuity is essential in the transitional arrangements following the closure of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC), according to the CIPR. Furthermore the new regulatory structure that replaces the PCC must actively build public trust.

	Commenting, Jane Wilson, CIPR CEO said:
..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:13:05 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>IoD to award top public relations director for second year</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/iod-to-award-top-public-relations-director-for-second-year/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The Institute of Directors (IoD) will once again be offering a prize to the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) member who can demonstrate high standards in proactively managing and safeguarding the reputation of their organisation.
..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:17:59 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR congratulates PRSA on conclusion of PR defined initiative</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-congratulates-prsa-on-conclusion-of-pr-defined-initiative/</link> 
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	The CIPR has today congratulated the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) on the conclusion of its &lsquo;PR defined&rsquo; initiative.&nbsp;Commenting, Jane Wilson, CIPR CEO said:
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							<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:17:02 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR leads debate on lobbying register</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-leads-debate-on-lobbying-register/</link> 
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	Jane Wilson, CEO of the CIPR, will be sharing a platform today with Cabinet Office Minister Mark Harper MP, to debate the Government&rsquo;s proposals for a statutory register of lobbyists. Speaking at the Hansard Society event in Westminster this evening &lsquo;Should Lobbying be Transparent?&rsquo;, Jane will continue to strongly make the case for a universal register of lobbyists, with no &#39;good cause&#39; or other exemptions.

	According to a recent survey of the CIPR Public Affairs ..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:10:41 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR TV to examine Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) Copyright Tribunal interim ruling</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-tv-to-examine-newspaper-licensing-agency-nla-copyright-tribunal-interim-ruling/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	In its next live broadcast (at 5pm on Wednesday 22 February), CIPR TV will discuss the Copyright Tribunal&rsquo;s interim ruling in the NLA vs. Meltwater/Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) case.
	
	David Pugh, Managing Director of the NLA will be questioned by Kevin Taylor, Managing Director of Robertson Taylor and CIPR Past President, as to what the Tribunal&rsquo;s interim judgement means for professionals and businesses in the field of public relations, whilst also asking wh..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:48:56 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR thrashes out lobbyist register with minister</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-thrashes-out-lobbyist-register-with-minister/</link> 
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	CIPR Public Affairs (CIPR PA) debated the Government consultation on a statutory register of lobbyists with Cabinet Office Minister Mark Harper MP this evening. During the discussion the Minster was presented with the results of a recent survey of CIPR PA members. The meeting was the first such event since the proposals were published last month.

	The survey revealed that 70% of respondents support a universal register that includes everyone engaged in professional lobbying, including in-h..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:02:58 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR to offer greater support to public relations graduates</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-to-offer-greater-support-to-public-relations-graduates/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	Graduates of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) recognised degree courses are to benefit from a change of membership criteria as the Institute continues to modernise and support the next generation of public relations professionals.

	Under the new structure, approved by the CIPR Council:

	
		Graduates of four-year CIPR approved degrees with a one year work placement will be eligible for MCIPR status in their first professional PR role.
	
		Graduates of three-year CIPR app..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:48:53 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Lords report highlights role of CIPR Code of Conduct</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/lords-report-highlights-role-of-cipr-code-of-conduct/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The CIPR code of conduct should be used as a basis for ethical behavior in the public relations profession according to the House of Lords Communications Committee report on investigative journalism, published today.

	Commenting on the report, Jane Wilson, CEO of the CIPR said:
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							<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:40:11 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Lobbyists will embrace measures that enhance professional standards</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/lobbyists-will-embrace-measures-that-enhance-professional-standards/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The lobbying industry will embrace measures that enhance its professional standards and highlight good ethical practice according to Lionel Zetter, CIPR board member and Past-President. Mr Zetter made the comments during his appearance this morning at the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee hearing where he was taking questions on the Government&rsquo;s proposals for introducing a statutory register of lobbyists. Also providing oral evidence were Tamasin Cave, Alliance for Lobbying ..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Review of Maggie Nally Memorial Lecture, January 2012</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/review-of-maggie-nally-memorial-lecture-january-2012/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The annual CIPR Maggie Nally Memorial Lecture was held at the Houses of Parliament on Thursday 19 January. It was presented by Matthew Francis, CIPR International Chairman, to an audience of more than 100 CIPR members. The guest speaker for the evening was Richard Gizbert, presenter of Al Jazeera&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Listening Post&rsquo; programme.

	Richard Gizbert spoke of the challenges facing the Middle East, in particular issues surrounding the Arab Spring. He provided a fascinating ins..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Mark Mellor FCIPR</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/mark-mellor-fcipr/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The CIPR is deeply saddened to learn of the death from cancer of Mark Mellor, managing director of Firefly and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

	Mark was a great businessman, having served Firefly for 23 years, a highly regarded PR professional and a dedicated dad.

	Our thoughts are with his wife, Claire Walker and their three children.

	For those who would like more information or to leave comments, please visit www.fireflycomms.com/markmellor.
..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR joins forces with PressPage to launch newsroom</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-joins-forces-with-presspage-to-launch-newsroom/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The CIPR has launched a social media newsroom in partnership with PressPage.

	The newsroom goes live today and integrates announcements on our website with our Twitter feed, Facebook and LinkedIn pages and with the CIPR Conversation.

	The CIPR is also pleased to confirm that PressPage is offering members of the Institute the chance to utilise this impressive newsroom technology with a considerable discount &ndash; contact PressPage for further information.
	&nbsp;
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							<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR welcomes consultation on statutory register of lobbyists</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-welcomes-consultation-on-statutory-register-of-lobbyists/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The CIPR has welcomed today&#39;s publication of the Government&#39;s consultation on proposals for a Statutory Register of Lobbyists.
..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Northern Ireland public relations consultant expelled for unprofessional behaviour</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/northern-ireland-public-relations-consultant-expelled-for-unprofessional-behaviour/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	Correction. We are happy to acknowledge that Jennifer Maguire is Director and owner, not Managing Director, of Core Communications; that she resigned from the CIPR before she was notified of the formal complaint against her; and that the description of her as having fabricated evidence, lied and acted vindictively, aggressively and unreasonably at two employment tribunals was in fact given at two sessions of the same tribunal. We have amended our public statement accordingly.

	Belfast-base..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR Public Affairs Group seeking Parliamentary Researcher of the Year 2012</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-public-affairs-group-seeking-parliamentary-researcher-of-the-year-2012/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	CIPR Public Affairs (PA) is running a competition to recognise the researcher who has provided the most valuable contribution in supporting the work of a Member of Parliament.

	The winning researcher will receive an iPad, one year&#39;s free membership of CIPR PA (to be started at a time of their choosing), and a free one-to-one career consultation with Gavin Ellwood, the main board director of specialist communications and public affairs recruitment agency, Ellwood & Atfield.

	Two runn..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>10th annual CIPR Maggie Nally Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Richard Gizbert, Al Jazeera</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/10th-annual-cipr-maggie-nally-memorial-lecture-to-be-delivered-by-richard-gizbert-al-jazeera/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The presenter of Al Jazeera&#39;s weekly media programme, Listening Post, Richard Gizbert, is to give the 10th Maggie Nally Memorial Lecture in the Palace of Westminster on 19 January 2012.

	Al Jazeera is one of the most influential news agencies in the Middle East and has earned worldwide recognition for its coverage of the Arab Awakening and Middle Eastern affairs.

	Gizbert will be speaking about Western perceptions of Al Jazeera and media coverage of the Arab Spring. He has a long an..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>CIPR to work with Wikipedia on clear guidance for PR profession</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-to-work-with-wikipedia-on-clear-guidance-for-pr-profession/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is to work with Wikipedia to provide members with guidance on how to interact with the Wikipedia community.

	This move follows the recent suggestions of undisclosed editing of Wikipedia entries by individual public relations firms. Although many PR firms who engage with the public through online communities have policies on editing in line with the CIPR&#39;s Social Media Guidance and also follow community guidelines, there is a need to take acti..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>PR 2020 research from the CIPR to influence its strategy from 2012</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/pr-2020-research-from-the-cipr-to-influence-its-strategy-from-2012/</link> 
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	The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is to take the findings of its &#39;PR 2020&#39; research as the basis for its strategic direction into 2012 and beyond.

	Key strategy recommendations from the report which will influence the Institute&#39;s strategy and policy programme are:

	Professional practice:

	
		Provide clear thinking and guidance on measurement and evaluation.
	
		Lead and further develop practitioner knowledge of digital communication.
	
		Address issues in d..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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							<title>Revision of CIPR best practice guidance for communicating with children</title> 
							<link>http://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/revision-of-cipr-best-practice-guidance-for-communicating-with-children/</link> 
							<description><![CDATA[
	The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has today issued a revision of the best practice guidance for communicating with children.

	The guidelines, first issued in November 2009, look at the issues and implications of communicating with children and promote best practice in this area. As well as addressing these issues and implications with regard to the CIPR Code of Conduct, they examine relevant legislation as well as key considerations when communicating with children, such as takin..]]></description> 
							<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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