📢 Our Report is Now Live! 📢 You may have read a few of the headlines - our One Step Forward, Two Steps Black report is now available to download from our website. 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/d9yAgcu 🔍 Key Takeaways: Diary of a Black PR Pro • As of 2024, two-thirds (67%) of Black and Mixed-Black communications professionals surveyed reported that, as new hires, they felt the need to tone down their personalities to fit into the workplace environment. Workplace Culture • Work remains a hostile place for Black people in PR and Comms Promotion and progression feel like a pipe dream for Black comms pros • Four in five (82%) Black and mixed-race communications professionals continue to experience indirect racial discrimination at work. • 65% ignore microaggressions and racist comments • Over two-thirds (68%) have considered leaving the PR industry Progression, Promotion & Pay • Almost half (46%) of Black and mixed PR professionals report they have never received a promotion in their previous position. • Only three in ten (29%) feel that they will likely become the most senior communications professional in their company • Black talent are more likely to receive a pay rise (14%) than they are to receive a promotion (6%) which is the gateway to senior positions • More than two thirds (68%) plan to leave the industry Industry Awards • (78%) of Black and mixed PR professionals agree that industry awards lack diversity • Meaningful industry initiatives, recognition and tailored support make a difference • 77% industry initiatives eg: BCN • 76% diversity across board members • 69% invitations to senior level events 68% mentoring/ coaching/ sponsorship Recognition, Training & Support • Meaningful industry initiatives, recognition and tailored support make a difference • 77% industry initiatives eg: BCN • 76% diversity across board members • 69% invitations to senior level events • 68% mentoring/ coaching/ sponsorship We'd love to know your thoughts - let us know in the comments 👇🏾
UK Black Comms Network
Public Relations and Communications Services
The UK's first and only network for Black PR and Comms Professionals
About us
The UK Black Comms Network is here. Our vision: A world where Black people in the UK are treated equally in the workplace, and accurately represented in the media and the public at large Our mission: To support, champion and increase the number and seniority of Black PR professionals in senior leadership positions in the UK PR industry. Our ambition: To create a space for UK Black and mixed-Black PR and communications professionals to level up, lobby for change and give back.
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- 2-10 employees
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“80% of pitches I’ve won are based on my network.” Joe Walton Today a few members of our Founders community attended the PRmoment Agency Growth Forum to hear insights from agency owner peers and client-side pros on best practice client-agency relationships. Nicola M. Rachel Allison Ann-Marie Blake and Rachel Humphrey enjoyed masterclasses on agency management and growth - a day well spent! #BlackFounders #PRFounders #BlackOwnedAgencies
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Proud to sponsor Gems in Comms founded by BCN Member Ebony Gayle MCIPR dip CIPR we can��t wait to listen in to this season 👇🏾
Entrepreneurial PR/Comms Strategist shaping brands with strategic insights
✨ The wait is over – Gems in Comms is back for its third season! ✨ I’m thrilled to announce the return of Gems in Comms, my podcast series dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority professionals in PR and Communications. In an industry where only 8-11% of professionals are from diverse backgrounds, this series dives deep into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of these incredible individuals. This season, we’re joined by an inspiring lineup, including leaders like Shanice Hoo Mills, Shannon Walker, Sheeraz Gulsher, Ella Darlington, and Patricia Macauley – plus more insightful voices to come! From career paths to allyship and tackling workplace racism, Gems in Comms sheds light on topics that are often overlooked. A big thank you to our sponsors, the PRCA Race & Ethnicity Equity Board and the UK Black Comms Network, for their support in making this season possible. 🎙️ Stay tuned – the first episode drops tomorrow -the 5th of November! Get ready to gain fresh perspectives, celebrate industry diversity, and discover actionable insights for creating an inclusive workplace. #GemsInComms #9to5WorkRebels #DiversityInPR #InclusionMatters #NewPodcastSeason #PRIndustry #AmplifyingVoices
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“You have to know where you come from, to help you navigate where you are going. I’ve applied this to every part of my life. My late father gave me this advice.” Aspiring fashion and beauty PRs we’ve got the perfect Friday read for you 👇🏾 Michelle Agyeman-Coley Founder and MD at FUTURE BRAND THINKING is on our trailblazers blog and you can check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eSqe7_yi
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What an amazing list! Great to see our very own Ronke Lawal Chair of our Black Women in Comms community, recognised on this Female Techpreneur list 🥳
📣Celebrating Black History Month in the UK: A Call to Action for Entrepreneurs October marks Black History Month in the UK, a time to honor the incredible contributions of Black individuals to society and culture. It’s a chance to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a future filled with even greater achievements. This year's theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” is a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and innovation of Black Women. They are: ✅ Breaking barriers ✅ Challenging the status quo ✅ Inspiring countless others. ✅ Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Founders For aspiring Female Founders, Tech Entrepreneurs, and Startups, Black History Month is a moment to draw inspiration from the many trailblazing women who are making waves in their industries, consider the impact of figures like: Sandra Igwe MBA Abi Adefisan Tommie Edwards FRSA Rachael Twumasi-Corson Toni Martin Kike Oniwinde Agoro Alison Burton and Natalie Duvall Tiwalola Adebayo (née Ogunlesi) Henrie Kameese D. Victoria Omobuwajo Flavilla Fongang Mariam Jimoh Deborah Vanessa Belleau MA MSC FRSA▪️ Ronke Lawal Afua Osei Bukky Fungai Ndemera Karen Emelu Crystal Adesanya Samara Ngozi Cadmus Sade A. Afiya Chohollo Yasmin Greenaway FRSA Funmi Adewara Dinah Williams Ayaan Mohamed Ali Yvonne Bajela Erika Brodnock MBE Izzy Obeng Josephine Philips Varaidzo Tendai Moyo These women, and countless others, have paved the way for a new generation of female founders. Let's celebrate these incredible women! And also support the growing community of Black female entrepreneurs by: 📌 Amplify Their Voices: Share their stories on social media, attend their events, and purchase their products or services. 📌 Invest in Their Ideas: Consider investing in Black-led startups or joining a mentorship program. 📌 Advocate for Change: Support policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the startup ecosystem. By celebrating Black History Month and supporting Black female founders, we're not just honoring the past, but also investing in the future. Let's continue to support and celebrate the amazing work of Black female founders! Together, we can reclaim our narratives and inspire future generations of entrepreneurs! Share with us your favorite Black female founders in the comments session. #FemaleTechoreneur #BlackHistoryMonth, #BlackFemaleFounders, #WomenInTech, #Startup, #Entrepreneurship #ReclaimingNarratives #SupportBlackBusinesses #BlackEntrepreneurs #UKStartups #Empowerment #Diversity #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship
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UK Black Comms Network reposted this
Founder, Brownstone Communications|Chair PRCA REEB|PRCA Global Advisory Board Member| EDI Trainer|Public Speaker|PRovoke Innovator 25 EMEA 2020|PR WEEK UK Power Book 2021/2/3 and 24|Fellow, PRCA
After our first guide in 2020 where REEB broke the silence around ethnicity pay gap reporting in our industry, we have launched our second edition. Please read and circulate if you would like this injustice to stop.
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UK Black Comms Network x The Independent x Seasoned Yesterday we celebrated trailblazers across the PR, publishing and media industry at LAVO Restaurant and Lounge Hosted by Ada Enechi Kamiqua Lake (nèe Pearce) and Nadine White, guests enjoyed a delicious three-course lunch with great company and engaging conversations. Shout out to Beth Gordon, Ashley Wood and Tarita Mullings for creating a memorable moment on the BHM calendar. #BHM #ReclaimingNarratives
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It’s our 4th birthday and it’s time to celebrate🥳 Join us for a 3 course brunch and all the vibes: 👉🏾 When: Saturday 9th November 2024 👉🏾 Where: Sunday in Brooklyn, London W2, 5RU 👉🏾 Time: 2pm - 6pm Members and non-members are welcome, tickets are limited - when they are gone they are gone! Claim your space here: https://lnkd.in/eVBySEFn
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Tarita Mullings, who is part of our Leadership Team, has been made a Keeper of the Quaich for her outstanding contributions to comms and the Scotch Whisky industry and we’re super proud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yes me 💛 I’ve been made a Keeper of the Quaich 🏴👑🥃 Never heard of this before, well that’s because it’s an elite honour for those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Scotch Whisky industry. It’s now my role to spread the word of Keepers of the Quaich and continue to celebrate Scotch as I have been doing for the last 10yrs 🥳💃🏾 Thank you Gillian Cook for this special nomination, I’ll never forget watching you receive this special honour in 2018 for everything you have done 💕 and then joining Ervin Trykowski & Felipe Schrieberg in ‘22 and buzzing with pride for them too 😍 And on the same day as Ewan Gunn becomes a Master, an even greater honour, he is a true superstar and supporter of me 💫 It’s now my turn and it’s ICONIQUE🧚🏿♀️ made even more beautiful being there with my love Fiona Hunter-Wood (& Chris too 😉). Thank you Ian Smith Diageo for making me a Keeper and history at the same time. Huge congrats to all my fellow Keepers from all over the world that I met at the Autumn Banquet, a toast to us all and our forever Lassie Ailana xx 🥃🥂
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