Members of the Public Relations Global Network have once again shared their predictions for the public relations industry as we look ahead to 2025.
Gábor Jelinek reflects on the accuracy of last year's forecasts and discusses the evolving landscape of public relations, emphasizing the growing importance of integrated services, data-driven storytelling, and the impact of AI on communication strategies.
Gábor and Abbie explore regional differences in perspectives on sustainability and ESG initiatives, highlighting how cultural contexts shape industry trends.
They emphasize the value of trust and authenticity in this rapidly changing environment. PR professionals need to adapt to technological advancements while maintaining the human touch. "Staying nimble in an uncertain world will be an asset for PR firms."
Key Takeaways
About the Guest
Gábor Jelinek is the Executive Director of the Public Relations Global Network. Based in Budapest, Gábor has been involved with PRGN for over five years. Gábor worked as an editor for the Budapest Business Journal before transitioning into the agency business. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the PR industry to his role as Executive Director of PRGN. In that capacity, Gábor is the center of action, supporting the work of the President and the Executive Committee to grow and develop the global communications network. Working closely with PRGN’s Business, Marketing and Membership committees, Gábor is the driver of global business development, self-marketing, and membership retention and recruitment.
More than 1,000 clients across six continents depend on the combined resources of the Public Relations Global Network to deliver targeted public relations campaigns in more than 80 markets around the world. With revenues of more than $100 million (U.S.), PRGN is among the world’s top five public relations networks. PRGN harnesses the resources of 40 independent public relations firms, 50 offices and more than 800 communications professionals to connect international companies and organizations with individual and culturally diverse markets globally.
About the Host
Abbie Fink is president of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of PRGN. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, crisis communications, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations.
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