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Richard Bailey, Editor PR Place

Meet the editor

Richard Bailey FCIPR MPRCA is editor of our Insights area, formerly PR Place. He teaches and assesses undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students. For story ideas contact insights@ pracademy.co.uk
Briefings & Research 18.12.24

A Practical Guide to Media Relations, Press Releases, and Effective Media Management

This guide explores the role and writing of a press release, the importance of writing and targeting a press release for your audience, how to select the right media and pitching your news story.
Public Relations 31.10.23

Is our news now open source?

What does it mean for public relations if there are no longer any professional journalists involved in producing the news? Chris Tucker explores the implications of the shift from 'proprietory' to 'open source' news.
Briefings & Research 17.11.22

Briefing: public relations news

News is viral content; it is by definition interesting. Our briefing covers traditional and digital approaches to public relations news.
Book Reviews 12.06.19

Review: Local Democracy, Journalism and Public Relations

This book tells the story of the decline of local news and local democracy during the 'austerity years.'
Public Relations 08.11.17

How to write a news release

This Guide to News Release Writing is will guide you through the essential steps to create a winning news release.
Public Relations 25.09.17

Fake news and public distrust: how PR should react

Babel PR senior content writer Holly Ashford discusses the implications of fake news for those working in PR.