💻 The new edition will further feature updates on changes to social media, which is now driving news consumption, the spread of misinformation, and the rise of AI and the impacts for PRs.

🚢 Maritime as the engine room of global trade is caught in the crosshairs of new geopolitical tensions - PR needs to be used strategically to help manage these challenges and prevent crises.

⛴️ Four years since the first edition the world’s of PR and maritime have changed fundamentally, so it feels like the right time for an update.

🗽The second ‘Shores of Freedom’ edition will be American themed with a spotlight on the US maritime industry.

I am delighted to report signing a new book deal for a updated version of my book Making Waves: pr strategies to transform your maritime business with Rethink Press

Albanese government to force tech giants to keep paying media publishers for news Announcement expected on Thursday after Facebook’s parent company Meta said it would opt out of a Morrison-era deal to pay for news

#BREAKING: The Australian government will force big tech companies such as Meta – the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – to continue paying media publishers for news. The announcement is expected on Thursday.

As well as being critical to supporting rust belt businesses, exports and defense.

🛳️ At a time of rising global tensions it is vital we maintain peace on the Atlantic and build strong transatlantic trading and naval alliances, through international networks like the propeller club.

🚢 I am delighted to report being elected Regional Vice President for the Great Lakes Region for the International Propeller Club
⚓ Maritime is too often invisible. I want to use this role to champion the industry as an exciting career for young people

NASA just released a stunning new video of the Sombrero Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Speed 2x

#NASA
#JWST
#SOMBRERO

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🆕 Our latest guide from the CIPR Crisis Communications Network is out and available for all.

The guide combines expert contributions and real-world case studies to teach PR pros how to prepare for, mitigate, and recover from reputational crises.

Download now: bit.ly/4e1UFRN

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Today we've announced our decision to cease proactively posting on X due to concerns over governance, declining engagement, and the proliferation of misinformation.

Find out more in our statement and follow us here for updates: newsroom.cipr.co.uk/cipr-to-ceas...