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GAINESVILLE, FL – The Institute for Public Relations (IPR), an independent foundation dedicated to the science beneath the art of public relations, and other industry leaders today announced a new coalition to create a broad platform of standards and best practices for public relations research, measurement and evaluation.  The initial partners include the Council of … Continue reading Institute for Public Relations Announces Broad Coalition to Drive Standards for Public Relations Research and Measurement →

GAINESVILLE, FL – Two graduate student awards that include a paid work experience and a grant for research aimed at practitioners are open for entry.  The Institute for Public Relations (IPR), Ketchum and PRIME Research today issued the call for entries on the IPR website. Each program offers a high-profile professional experience with the sponsoring … Continue reading Grad Student Awards Competition Offers Paid Work Experience and Research Grant →

GAINESVILLE, FL  – Prof.dr. Cees B.M. van Riel, a research pioneer in corporate reputation and strategic alignment, will receive the 2011 Pathfinder Award, the highest academic honor bestowed by the Institute for Public Relations (IPR).  Van Riel is professor of corporate communication at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), and vice chairman and co-founder … Continue reading Corporate Reputation Research Pioneer To Receive IPR Pathfinder Award →

Frank Ovaitt, APR, president and CEO, Institute for Public Relations, was selected as the recipient of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) 2011 David Ferguson Award, presented at the PRSA Educators Academy reception held during the PRSA 2011 International Conference. The David Ferguson Award recognizes outstanding contributions to public relations education by a practitioner. … Continue reading Ovaitt, Bowen Honored at PRSA Conference →

Orlando – While the number of public relations graduate programs in the United States nearly tripled since 2000, inconsistent curricula and degree requirements may be lowering the perception of the value of this education and is creating confusion for students, educators and employers.   This was the message delivered at the annual meeting of the PRSA … Continue reading The Number of Public Relations Graduate Programs Increasing – but Inconsistent Curricula Create Confusion →

LONDON and NEW YORK, – Three leading communications groups have formed a new coalition to define, develop and promote industry-leading standards for social media measurement. The coalition aligns top communications research and measurement consultants from the International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication (AMEC), Council of PR Firms (CPRF) and Institute for Public Relations … Continue reading Coalition aims to establish global standards for social media measurement →

Gainesville, FL – The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) Commission on Public Relations Measurement and Evaluation has awarded InfoTrend, Inc. (www.infotrend.com), the 2011 Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award.  InfoTrend’s case study, “The Toyota recall crisis: A predictive mathematical model of media impact on corporate reputation,” exemplified excellence in public relations research, measurement and evaluation. A … Continue reading InfoTrend Wins Best in Measurement Award →

Los Angeles, CA – In a milestone for the profession, four major professional organizations in the communication/PR industry have joined forces to support the USC Annenberg Strategic Communication and PR Center’s seventh Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) Study. The biennial GAP study is generally considered to be the most comprehensive and in-depth study of the field. … Continue reading Unprecedented Industry-wide Alliance to Support USC’s Seventh GAP Study →

Gainesville, FL  — The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) has announced Richard Edelman, President & CEO of Edelman, the world’s largest independent public relations firm, will deliver the 50th Distinguished Lecture. Willard D. “Bill” Nielsen will accept IPR’s most prestigious honor, the Alexander Hamilton Medal, awarded for lifetime achievement in public relations. Edelman has extensive … Continue reading Edelman, Nielsen Featured at Institute’s 50th Distinguished Lecture →

GAINESVILLE, FL –  The 2011 Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award is now open for entry.  The award with its singular focus on excellence recognizes superb examples of public relations research, measurement and evaluation. Sponsored by the Institute for Public Relations Commission on Measurement & Evaluation, the Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award’s primary objective is to … Continue reading Jack Felton Golden Ruler Award Open for Entry →

LISBON  – Developing global standards for social media measurement, further education of the PR profession, and new work on the ROI of public relations emerged as the top priorities by delegates at the 3rd European Summit on Measurement in Lisbon last week. Measurement professionals, PR agencies and clients from 33 countries attended the Lisbon Summit … Continue reading Public Relations Industry Sets Top Four Measurement Priorities →

Faculty Will Identify Successful Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Strategies Register Online to Attend June 6-7 Summit in Arlington, VA ARLINGTON, VA – Faculty at the National Summit on Strategic Communications June 6-7 in Arlington, VA will include 14 respected national leaders and influential industry experts who will identify successful communications and public affairs strategies … Continue reading Respected National Leaders and Industry Experts Headline National Summit on Strategic Communications →