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ICCO appoints new Interim CEO

ICCO appoints new Interim CEO

Andras Sztaniszlav has been appointed as the Interim CEO for ICCO, taking up the position on 1st January 2024. The appointment comes as part of a new strategy, creating a robust structure and future-proofing ICCO’s position as the leading membership body for PR associations and their agencies.

ESG and AI Top Priorities in ICCO World PR Report

ESG and AI Top Priorities in ICCO World PR Report

ESG is the area in which most investment is expected in 2024, while mastery of AI tools is the most important skill for the future, according to the new ICCO World PR Report 2023-2024.

Daniel Wagnerius, CTO Mynewsdesk & Louise Barnekow, CEO Mynewsdesk

Introducing Mynewsdesk CoPilot: 4,000 communicators just got AI-powered

Today, Mynewsdesk takes their biggest step yet when it comes to reshaping the way people work with PR and earned media, when AI is now integrated throughout the whole platform. PR professionals can now get help with ideas for stories, create content, get matched with the right journalists, and measure their PR impact - all in one place, fully automated and AI powered.

Kurio from Finland big winners at ICCO Global Awards 2023

Kurio from Finland big winners at ICCO Global Awards 2023

Kurio claimed four prizes at the ICCO Global Awards 2023, which took place on 29th November at The Waldorf in London. Their campaign “This Influencer Does Not Exist – But Can Go Viral” with Helen scooped three awards for Best Digital and New Media, Best Influencer Marketing and Best Use of AI.

George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni win Inaugural Angela Oakes Award

George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni win Inaugural Angela Oakes Award

George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni, Co-Founders, The PR Network won the Inaugural GWPR and ICCO Angela Oakes Award, recognising those who have smashed glass ceilings and changed the game for empowering female leadership, making a significant contribution to improving the landscape for women working in PR.

Jim Donaldson Inducted into ICCO Hall of Fame

Jim Donaldson Inducted into ICCO Hall of Fame

Jim Donaldson, CEO UK and Middle East became the 47th inductee into the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) Hall of Fame at the ICCO Global Awards in London last night.

Belmont University wins gold in ICCO University PR World Cup

Belmont University wins gold in ICCO University PR World Cup

Alyssa Sotiros and Nora Suknaic representing Belmont University (USA) have won Gold at the second annual ICCO University PR Word Cup. Silver was claimed by Emilia Sala and Michalina Wójcik representing University of Warsaw (Poland), while Jessica Gaynor and Sarah Cockett from Leeds Beckett University (UK) won Bronze.

WE Communications and Smarts Lead the Way on 2023 ICCO Global Awards Shortlist

WE Communications and Smarts Lead the Way on 2023 ICCO Global Awards Shortlist

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is pleased to announce today the shortlist for the ICCO Global Awards, with WE Communications and Smarts leading the way with five shortlisted entries each. A further four agencies were shortlisted four times – DNA Brand Architects, Kurio, Milk & Honey, and joint submissions received from Hope&Glory and Broadcast Revolution.

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Welcome to ICCO!

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) is the voice of public relations consultancies around the world and provides a forum for senior management of the world’s best PR consultancies to meet and address issues of mutual interest and concern.


The ICCO membership comprises 41 associations representing 81 countries across the globe: from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East. Collectively, these associations represent over 3,000 PR firms.


Members work together to raise standards of quality, address ethical issues, harmonise professional PR consultancy practice, and share knowledge.


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