ICCO Bids Farewell to Executive Director Rob Morbin
After six transformative years, Rob Morbin is stepping down from his role as Executive Director at ICCO.
After six transformative years, Rob Morbin is stepping down from his role as Executive Director at ICCO.
On 24th April, at the UNDP’s HQ in Geneva, ICCO’s Europe President Massimo Moriconi called for a coalition of media stakeholders and international organisations to push forward concrete actions to tackle the threat of mis and disinformation.
An unprecedented 45 PR agencies and industry organisations came together to work for a shared objective – urgent action against climate change. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s “Weather Kids” campaign launched on 21st March, with coverage in over 80 markets so far.
The Weather Kids campaign, created in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization and The Weather Channel, calls for urgent climate action for the next generations.
The Worldcom Public Relations Group (WCPRG) will partner with International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) to present the voice of PR at the Cannes Lions Festival, from 17th to 21st June this year.
PRAM Consulting achieves the distinction of being the inaugural agency to receive certification under ICCO's new CMS standard, setting a precedent for excellence in the industry.
Andras Sztaniszlav has been appointed as the Interim CEO for ICCO, taking up the position on 1st January 2024. The appointment comes as part of a new strategy, creating a robust structure and future-proofing ICCO’s position as the leading membership body for PR associations and their agencies.
European Public Relations Education and Research Association (EUPRERA) is the latest organization to sign ICCO’s Media Information and Education Pledge.
ESG is the area in which most investment is expected in 2024, while mastery of AI tools is the most important skill for the future, according to the new ICCO World PR Report 2023-2024.
Today, Mynewsdesk takes their biggest step yet when it comes to reshaping the way people work with PR and earned media, when AI is now integrated throughout the whole platform. PR professionals can now get help with ideas for stories, create content, get matched with the right journalists, and measure their PR impact - all in one place, fully automated and AI powered.
Kurio claimed four prizes at the ICCO Global Awards 2023, which took place on 29th November at The Waldorf in London. Their campaign “This Influencer Does Not Exist – But Can Go Viral” with Helen scooped three awards for Best Digital and New Media, Best Influencer Marketing and Best Use of AI.
George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni, Co-Founders, The PR Network won the Inaugural GWPR and ICCO Angela Oakes Award, recognising those who have smashed glass ceilings and changed the game for empowering female leadership, making a significant contribution to improving the landscape for women working in PR.