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PRCA Mena welcomes new member Publsh

Dubai, UAE – 31 January 2025: PRCA Mena – the regional arm of the largest public relations and communications association in the world – is delighted to welcome Publsh as its newest member, further strengthening the region’s growing network of PR and communications professionals. According to its website, Publsh is a full-service experiential agency that […]

“AI Cold War is Here”: are we ready for the AI Race?

After years at the intersection of business, geopolitics, and technology, I see how the DeepSeek release has sparked a vital conversation about the emerging “AI Cold War”. While everyone’s talking about US-China rivalry, the reality is far more complex. What keeps me up at night isn’t the competition; it’s the digital world fragmenting along geopolitical […]

PRCA Mena AI in PR Committee Launches New Survey to Explore the Role of AI in PR

Dubai, UAE – 23 January 2025: The PRCA Mena AI in PR Committee, in collaboration with YouGov, has launched a new survey to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the PR and communications industry across Mena. The survey, spearheaded by the committee, aims to assess AI awareness and usage, uncover challenges and […]

PRCA Mena Launches Registrations for Young Lions PR Competition 2025

Dubai, UAE – January 21, 2025: PRCA Mena has officially opened registrations for the Young Lions PR Competition 2025, a unique platform for public relations professionals aged 30 and under to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking. This regional competition selects the top team to represent Mena at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, […]

The Must-Watch Marketing and Content Trends for Success in 2025

GEN PLUS Group CEO, Sofia Panayiotaki Predicts the Overlooked Trends Shaping Content Strategy in 2025 Dubai, UAE, 14 January 2025 – As 2025 ushers in a new era of marketing and content innovation, the GEN PLUS Group is at the forefront, offering its key insights into the trends that will redefine how brands connect with […]

Current Global MENAT kicks off 2025 with new senior hire

Dubai, UAE – 13 January 2025: Current Global MENAT, part of Middle East Communications Network (MCN), has announced the appointment of Luanne D’Souza as Account Director. With over a decade of experience, Luanne brings a wealth of expertise in creating award-winning social-first campaigns for brands like Rolls-Royce, Amazon Prime Video, Al- Futtaim Automotive and Marriott Bonvoy. […]

PRCA appoints Sarah Waddington as CEO

The PRCA has appointed Sarah Waddington CBE as CEO in an interim role until June 2025. Waddington is a professional advisor and non-executive director with Wadds Inc., co-founder and director of Socially Mobile and a former president of the CIPR. She has been a member of the PRCA Board since September 2023 and has been […]

Are earnouts going the way of skinny jeans?

Earnouts, once the “skinny jeans” of M&A deals, are increasingly falling out of favour. For years, they were the perfect compromise: buyers could defer risk, and sellers had a clear incentive to deliver strong post-deal performance. But just like skinny jeans, their time in the spotlight seems to be fading—and for good reason. At the […]

The Future of AI in PR & Communications – A Glimpse into 2029

Hosted by PRCA Cymru and University of South Wales Creative Industries faculty, speakers Shayoni and Jon were reflecting on the question; “5 years into the future, how will AI be integrated into the PR practice and how will it affect the behaviours of practitioners?”. Dr. Jon White, Chairman of The Chartered Institute of Public Relations […]