And the kick off to a year of celebration, reflection and reaffirmation. In 1948 the Institute of Public Relations was formed by a group of like-minded, local government practitioners who wanted to move from an era of propaganda and create a PR industry that could be relied on to convey truth. I was privileged to join over 150 guests at St Bride's Church in a service of commemoration and celebration of the past 75 years. It was a joyous occasion with heart lifting music and impactful speeches. "As organisations are held to account by a society that expects more and more, the search for public relations people of wisdom, competence and integrity increases too," said Anne Gregory.  

Congratulations to all of you for being those people. I hope you enjoy the issue.