We’ve all heard claims of fake news and reports of declining media trust. Interestingly, public trust in mainstream news media during the Covid-19 pandemic period has been declining in some countries (eg the USA) and yet increasing in others (eg in the Nordics). What are the implications of these varying levels of media trust for communication professionals in governments, corporations, NGOs, and so on across the globe?

Join our live webinar with PRINZ Awards Chief Judges – Denise Mackay FPRINZ, APR and Andrew Pirie FPRINZ – for tips and insights into what the judges are looking for in the winning entries. This webinar will include a Q+A session.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integral to organizations’ communication practices, but how does the integration affect professional communicators’ ethical judgement? This three-part event aims to offer answers to communication professionals who question the ethics of using AI – and recommendations for those who are ready to experiment with AI-assisted communication.

Activating a sponsorship, engaging with stakeholders at a networking function, launching a new product or initiative, hosting an event or organising an internal seminar are all part of an annual MarComms Plan. If events create a powerful connection with guests at an emotional level, how do we keep everyone safe during these times of covid?

Writing well takes skill, time and effort. Cutting through the jargon to explain complex issues in a concise readable way that connects with your audience is challenging.

Fancy a job in PR? Come along to our webinar and get a head start on your comms career.

Okarito Kayaks used the time they had from the COVID-19 downturn to address a thorny problem – a widespread gorse invasion around Ōkārito Lagoon. They put the word out about ‘GorseBusters’, hoping for a few volunteers. What they got instead was nationwide media coverage, generous donations of supplies from major businesses, and 90 volunteers from across the country.

In the future, what do we do with our pee and poo? That’s the billion-dollar question the Palmerston North City Council asked their ratepayers over the last year.

Learn how SkyCity Internal Communications team executed their plan to inform and empower people to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated and overall help people and communities to be protected against COVID-19.

Waipā District Council were awarded the PRINZ Supreme award in May 2022 for their What’s next Waipā? campaign.

If you would like to get the lowdown on the art and science behind what it takes to win a PRINZ Award, then make sure to register to this live webinar with Co Chief Judge Denise Mackay — Director of Communications, Engagement and Events at Te Puni Kōkiri, and Andrew Pirie — Communications Consultant and Chair of the Spark Foundation.

What does it take to be at the top of your game in public relations? If you want to learn more about being the best in the business then join our live webinar to hear first-hand from the PRINZ 2022 PR Consultancy of the Year (medium to large), In-house Team of the Year and Young Professional of the year.