Public relations helps business to communicate value, tell stories and manage relationships and reputation. As well as our commitment to our members we champion their interests and those of the profession to the wider business community through exclusive resources and services.

We are able to amplify our voice through partnerships and our membership of groups such as the CBI, Federation of Small Businesses and London Chambers of Commerce and Industry and our membership of the government’s Professional and Business Services Council.

PR agency support
If you are a business looking to work with a public relations agency, the CIPR has a number of Corporate Affiliate agency members who are committed to the highest standards of professional development and are equipped to offer tailored and expert PR support.

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The Role of Public Relations in Strategic Planning and Crisis Preparedness (2023)


This joint report with the Institute of Directors (IoD) explores ways in which organisations can best employ public relations to ride market turbulence and ensure they are fit for the future.
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Communicating in a Crisis (2022)

Throughout the pandemic PR professionals have played a critical role in supporting business to recover and thrive in an overwhelming crisis. Download the 'Communicating in a Crisis' ebook to find out why the resilience and power of communications professionals should never be doubted.

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Working with PR

Our exclusive guide -‘A Guide to Selecting PR Agencies and Independent Practitioners’ - is designed to help organisations find the right person or the best team to work with on your public relations.

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Hiring PR staff

Our exclusive guide to ‘Recruiting for Public Relations Roles’ designed to provide information and practical assistance to individuals and businesses seeking to hire public relations staff.


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Business Data

Get the latest economic data on major trends impacting the UK's main business sectors and download our exclusive Business Leader Survey on business confidence in PR. 


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