Institute for Public Relations

We’re 5️⃣0️⃣ days away from our biggest night of the year! ✨ Join us on December 3 for the 2025 IPR Distinguished Lecture & Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence in public relations and communication research. Each year, the Gala brings together more than 300 industry leaders—including IPR Trustees, ELEVATE, and NEXT members—to honor outstanding achievement and support IPR’s mission to advance research and education in our field. Reserve your table or tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gAKcyCBm

We’re hiring! 👋 The Institute for Public Relations is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant in our Gainesville, Florida office. This role supports the President & CEO and helps ensure the smooth daily operations of IPR. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative nonprofit environment. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 More details: https://lnkd.in/gsEMW-J6 #Hiring #JobOpening #ExecutiveAssistant #PublicRelations #IPR

Where’s PR headed? Institute for Public Relations’ Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR believes the answer lies in courageous leadership at the intersection of AI and DEI. In this episode of Taking the Lead, she shares how leaders can guide the profession into its next chapter. Watch the full conversation to learn more:https://lnkd.in/eBePsM3h #Leadership #PublicRelations #FutureOfWork

🚨 Last Call! Tomorrow, October 15, is the final day to submit panel or presentation ideas for the 2026 IPR Bridge Conference. Join us at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on March 18–19, 2026, for research-driven insights, networking, and collaboration with leading PR professionals and scholars. Session formats include: • Research Sprints • ARC Talks (Action → Research → Conversations) • Expert Presentations • Panel Discussions Help shape the conversation at #IPRBridge2026. 👉 Submit your proposal today: bit.ly/bridge-2026

Ready or Not? Rethinking PR Preparation for a Changing Industry 🎓✨ Last week, IPR and the PR Council sponsored a Commission on Public Relations Education panel and roundtable discussion in New York City. We heard from an incredible lineup of panelists — Vanessa Wakeman, Stephanie A. Mattera, Kadrie Lamin, and Eric Winkfield — with IPR Trustee Geoff Curtis moderating. It’s always a privilege to connect in person for thoughtful conversations, shared learning, and networking. Thank you to Edelman for hosting us!

What’s the current state of internal communications? ContactMonkey surveyed 450 internal communications professionals across 400+ organizations and 50 countries. Here’s what they found: 💡95% participated in DEI initiatives this year, yet DEI ranked lowest among leadership priorities. 💡70% are already using AI in internal communications (with ChatGPT the most common tool). 💡68% value analytics most, but 54% cite measurement as their biggest challenge. How is your organization approaching these challenges? Do you see the same gaps? 👉 Read the full summary: https://lnkd.in/gPYMp8m4

The first-ever IPR NEXT Retreat was a success! 🤩 This Wednesday, we gathered with our IPR NEXT members in NYC for our inaugural members-only retreat. There’s nothing better than connecting in person for a day full of insights, learning, and conversation. Our incredible group of emerging leaders made the day truly special. Thank you to Edelman for hosting us, and to our amazing lineup of speakers: Dayna Adelman of LSG and author of “The Youngest One in the Room” Alem Tedeneke of World Economic Forum Lulu Chiang of WSJ Leadership Institute Janine Savarese of NextTech Communications Alison Cahill Lubert of Green Dot Corporation Kate Bullinger of United Minds Jamie McLaughlin of Monday Talent Stacey Cooney of Coyne PR And of course, thank you to our IPR NEXT members who joined us in NYC! We can’t wait for the next opportunity to gather with this community of emerging leaders. 🩵

The 2025 IPR ELEVATE Retreat was a day full of insights, connection, and community! ✨ On Tuesday, we gathered with our IPR ELEVATE members in NYC for our annual retreat featuring research presentations, thoughtful discussions, and networking. We ended the day with a happy hour and dinner at Le District. 🙌 A big thank you to Hunter for hosting us and Researchscape International for sponsoring our lunch. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined and to our IPR ELEVATE members, whose insights and engagement make this community so inspiring.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communicators who have shaped — and continue to shape — the communications profession. Looking to connect with this community? Here are three organizations to follow: • National Hispanic Media Coalition • Hispanic PR Association (HPRA) • Hispanic Heritage Foundation 📚 Explore the IPR Research Library to learn about Hispanic and Latino PR pioneers whose legacies paved the way for today’s industry leaders: https://lnkd.in/gJ5BKhUU