New PRIA leadership in office
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 02nd December 2021 at 1:30pm
The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) has elected new national leaders, with Shane Allison as national president and Helen Hutchings as deputy national president for a third term. The owner of media relationship management platform Public Address, Allison stepped up to the plate on account of having been honorary treasurer and having served as president of PRIA NSW. He will succeed Leigh McClusky.
Husting’s reelection was based on the need for increased member consultation on forming PRIA’s brand identity.
Louise Harland-Cox is already in place as CEO.
“I believe that our industry needs to be represented by a strong industry association that advocates for our industry, celebrates our success, promotes best practice, provides industry leading training and shapes...
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, district MLAs, administrative officials and the Department of Information and Public Relations expressed condolences. Sukhu described Arora’s death as “extremely heartbreaking” and said his contributions to journalism would always be remembered.
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The Arunachal Press Club (APC) completed 44 years on October 4, marking more than four decades of its journey as a collective platform for journalists in Arunachal Pradesh.
Established in 1982, the APC has supported generations of journalists through changing times and the transformation of journalism, while standing for the rights and dignity of the press.
On its 44th Foundation Day, the club reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, truth, fairness, accuracy and responsible journalism. It also pledged to support journalists facing intimidation or harassment, strengthen fraternity among the media community and encourage the next generation of journalists.
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