Public relations helps business to communicate value, tell stories and manage relationships and reputation. As well as our commitment to our members we champion their interests and those of the profession to the wider business community through exclusive resources and services.
We are able to amplify our voice through partnerships and our membership of groups such as the CBI, Federation of Small Businesses and London Chambers of Commerce and Industry and our membership of the government’s Professional and Business Services Council.
Navigating Growing Political Pressures - Final Report from the Business & Democracy Commission (2026)
This new report from the CIPR-supported Business and Democracy Commission warns that populism, disinformation, and political turbulence now represent a material threat to business stability and must be managed strategically by corporate leaders. 'Navigating Growing Political Pressures' is based on interviews with leading corporate figures and real-life case studies, outlining the key risks business leaders must prepare for if the relationship between the private sector and democracy breaks down.
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PR agency support
If you are a business looking to work with a public relations agency, the CIPR has a number of Corporate Affiliate agency members who are committed to the highest standards of professional development and are equipped to offer tailored and expert PR support.
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Internship and Work Placement Toolkit (2025)
Our updated Internship and Work Placement Toolkit helps businesses design effective, ethical internship programmes that develop future PR talent while enhancing organisational capacity.
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The Role of Public Relations in Strategic Planning and Crisis Preparedness (2023)
This joint report with the Institute of Directors (IoD) explores ways in which organisations can best employ public relations to ride market turbulence and ensure they are fit for the future.
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Communicating in a Crisis (2022)
Throughout the pandemic PR professionals have played a critical role in supporting business to recover and thrive in an overwhelming crisis. Download the 'Communicating in a Crisis' ebook to find out why the resilience and power of communications professionals should never be doubted.
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