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GAINESVILLE, FL  – The 2013 Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award is now open for entry.  The award recognizes superb examples of public relations research, measurement and evaluation.   Sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations Measurement Commission, the Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award seeks to recognize research excellence in the field of public relations practice … Continue reading Apply for Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award for Excellent PR Research & Measurement →

GAINESVILLE, FL – Sarab Kochhar, a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida, started working this month as the 2013 Ketchum Excellence in Public Relations Research Award winner. Kochhar said her 10-week internship with Ketchum’s Global Research and Analytics office in New York City has already provided her with new insights into her field of … Continue reading University of Florida Ph.D. Student Wins 2013 Ketchum Excellence in Public Relations Research Award →

GAINESVILLE, FL –Business leaders can find new insights on what to expect from their employee communications programs in a new study entitled, “Best-In-Class Practices in Employee Communication: Through the Lens of 10 Global Leaders.” Created by the Institute for Public Relations’ Commission on Organizational Communication and conducted by KRC Research, the study features in-depth interviews … Continue reading What business leaders should expect of their employee communications programs →

GAINESVILLE, FL — The first element of an Institute for Public Relations (IPR) research program exploring best practices in global employee communications is now available free on the IPR website.  The results of in-depth interviews can be found in a new report entitled “Best- In-Class Practices in Employee Communication: Through the Lens of 10 Global … Continue reading New From IPR: Ten Leaders In Global Employee Communications Tell How They Do It →

GAINESVILLE, FL – Brian Lott, Executive Director of Group Communications for Mubadala, is the newest trustee to join the IPR Board of Trustees. Mubadala is a principal agent established by the Government of Abu Dhabi to diversify their economy. Lott’s addition to the Board will strengthen IPR’s international and research focus. Lott said his role … Continue reading IPR Names Brian Lott of Mubadala as New Trustee →

GAINESVILE, FL –  Jack Felton, former President & CEO of the Institute for Public Relations, passed away this week at the age of 84. The  funeral will be on Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Below is the resolution passed by the IPR Board of Trustees in … Continue reading Jack Felton: 1929 – 2013 →

GAINESVILLE, FL, – Kate James, chief communications officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will headline the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) 52nd Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner, November 21 at the Yale Club of New York City.  Addressing “The Business of Changing the World,” James will relate the role of communications to … Continue reading Gates Foundation Chief Communications Officer Headlines IPR Dinner →

GAINESVILLE, FL – The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) increased research expenditures by 23 percent in 2012 compared to 2011.  The audited 2012 financials are available at https://instituteforpr.org/about/key-facts/financials/ . Total revenue from contributions, registrations and sponsorships topped $751,000, up four percent from 2011.  Net assets at the end of 2012 stood at $374,559, only $6,200 … Continue reading IPR’s Focus on Research is in the Numbers →

GAINESVILLE, FL —Björn Edlund will receive the Institute for Public Relations’ (IPR) Alexander Hamilton Medal for contributions to public relations practice and effective use of research, Nov. 21 at the Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner in New York City.  Edlund, chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Edelman, will be the first Hamilton Medal … Continue reading Edlund To Be First Hamilton Medal Recipient From Outside U.S. →

GAINESVILLE, FL- Graduate or doctoral students looking for a summer internship in research and analytics should consider applying for the opportunity to intern with Ketchum through the Ketchum Excellence in Public Relations Research Award. The position will be based in New York City. Winners receive a $7,500 stipend to work at the Ketchum Global Research … Continue reading Apply for Analytical Insights Internship at Ketchum →

GAINESVILLE, FL –  Three things bug Don W. Stacks as a judge of hundreds of public relations awards entries:  confusion about goals and objectives, too little knowledge of the advantages of different data-gathering methods, and the inability to first define and then evaluate success in a campaign.  These points come from the first post on … Continue reading Don Stacks Elected Chair of IPR Measurement Commission, Launches Stacks on Research →

GAINESVILLE, FL – The 2013 Grunig PRIME Research Fellowship seeks graduate students pursuing a paid working experience and a research grant during the summer of 2013. Applications for this award are now accepted on the Institute for Public Relations web site through February 25.  The Grunig PRIME Research Fellowship encourages graduate students and those in … Continue reading Apply Now for Public Relations Paid Internship and Research Grant →