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Opportunities, events and congratulations...

Jill Blake posted a very interesting question last Friday – and the simple answer has to be – yes!

The EU has many faults, but one of its key areas of success is breaking down barriers to trade – in manufacturing and in services. There are tremendous opportunities for UK companies to expand into Eastern Europe, and many of them have been pursuing those opportunities for some time. There are also a number of PR bodies which operate across national boundaries (such as the Global Alliance, CERP, IPRA), but the CIPR is right in the forefront in projecting good practice and professionalism. Whether it is in advising members or establishing contacts, or providing the template for academic or vocational courses, the CIPR is well positioned to take advantage of the expanded market represented by the 27 members states. 

The week that was...

PR and democracy

My new found enthusiasm for blogging has taken something of a back seat over the last week due to a number of important CIPR events where I had a central role. Pity, my family might have found my blog useful in finding out what I was up to - since I've been something of a virtual Dad and husband recently. So, apologies for the lack of posts.

Last Friday was the annual lunch for CIPR Fellows which as always was held on the terrace of the House of Lords - for which we owe our host and sponsor Lord (Tom) McNally a huge vote of thanks.

It was a sell-out event with surprisingly good food, served in fabulous surroundings and in excellent company. These elder statesmen of our industry have much to offer younger practitioners and it's always a pleasure to see so many of them in good health and good cheer.

Many of them also made it along to the Institute's Annual General Meeting this week. Although there is lot of formal work to be undertaken, there was a little light relief in the panel discussion featuring Sue Wolstenholme and my old friend Andy Green.