The TAF PUBCOM in partnership with the CIPR is designed to
- Provide a professional network for PR and PA staff working in trade associations
- Support trade association PR and public affairs staff to develop their skills and professional careers, including through the provision of tailored training and development and CPD learning opportunities
- Share best practice, discuss challenges and initiate benchmarking and research into the challenges faced by PR and public affairs in trade associations
- Provide mentoring and support to those looking to grow and develop their career in PR and public affairs within trade associations
Agenda
- Welcome & Introductions
- Findings of TAF’s Public Affairs Benchmarking survey – Tom Reynolds, Bathroom Manufacturers Association & Emily Wallace, Trade Association Forum
- How can trade associations work with the local Chambers of Commerce and the BCC to influence? – Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, British Chambers of Commerce
- Using AI in Trade Association Communications – Speakers TBC
- Workplan for the group
- AOB
- Networking drinks ahead of AGM