PRCA and PRWeek launch PR and Communications Census Asia-Pacific
The PRCA and PRWeek are today launching the first PR and Communications Census for the Asia-Pacific region, in conjunction with research partner YouGov.
The PR and Communications Census Asia-Pacific survey is open from today. Click here to take part: https://start.yougov.com/refer/vdg4HPLDz21ybk
The results, which will be launched this Autumn, will provide the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the PR and communications industry across Asia Pacific.
The PR and Communications Census 2019 Asia Pacific will reveal authoritative demographics and diversity figures, salaries, the gender pay gap, industry prospects, and the industry’s evaluation preferences. Not to mention how PR professionals feel about the pressing issues of growth, revenues, and budgets.
The study is being supported by fellow membership associations PRIA in Australia, PRHK in Hong Kong, and PRCAI in India.
PR and Communications practitioners across the Asia Pacific region are welcome to complete the survey and play their part in the biggest piece of research into the Asia-Pacific communications industries.
The news comes after the PRCA and PRWeek have run the PR and Communications Census in the UK since 2011.
Francis Ingham MPRCA, Director General, PRCA said: “I am extremely pleased to be launching the PR and Communications Census in Asia Pacific. The insights will provide thought-provoking guidance on the state of the PR and communications industries across the region. The Asia Pacific Census is our latest step in driving the industry forward all around the world.”
Danny Rogers FPRCA, Editor-in-Chief, PRWeek, said: “PRWeek is fascinated to know more about the comms industry and the comms professionals within the Asia Pacific region. This is a real opportunity for comms professionals – both clientside and agency – to tell us who they are and what they do. I hope many people will complete the questionnaire, so we can understand and value this market better.”
Jenny Muir, Immediate Past President, PRIA, said: “Having a regional perspective on our industry’s experiences of working as PR and communication professionals will help inform current and future work being undertaken on workforce training and development across the region for all professionals at all levels. Regional migration and exchange of expertise of a highly competent workforce can be a career goal for many if they wish.”
Kiri Sinclair, Chairperson, PRHK, said: “The more data we have, the better prepared we can be to drive our industry forward. These insights will further enable us to facilitate career development for our colleagues and understand how to build teams for the future. We are delighted to support this important research.”
Nitin Mantri, President, PRCAI, said: “The PR and Communications Census 2019 Asia Pacific is a commendable initiative by the PRCA and PRWeek. As the communications industry continues to evolve, the role of PR professionals and the demands of clients and their audiences are rapidly changing with it. For this reason, the industry has to leverage the power of research and find new, scientific ways to influence its audiences and effect change. This study is therefore timely and relevant. It will reveal new trends, help us understand behavioural changes, and enable us to embrace more advanced communications techniques. I urge all PR professionals to complete the survey.”
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About the PRCA
Who we are: Founded in 1969, the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is a UK-based PR and communications membership body, operating in 66 countries around the world. Representing in excess of 30,000 people, the PRCA is the largest PR membership association in the world. The PRCA promotes all aspects of public relations and communications work, helping teams and individuals maximise the value they deliver to clients and organisations.
What we do: The Association exists to raise standards in PR and communications, providing members with industry data, facilitating the sharing of communications best practice and creating networking opportunities.
How we do it and make a difference: All PRCA members are bound by a professional charter and codes of conduct, and benefit from exceptional training. The Association also works for the greater benefit of the industry, sharing best practice and lobbying on the industry’s behalf e.g. fighting the NLA’s digital licence.
