Get ready for our "AI in Comms" event on 24th July 2024 at FleishmanHillard UK which has now SOLD OUT 🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce one of our incredible speakers, Justin K.! Justin King is a Director at Milltown Partners, where he collaborates with some of the world's leading AI companies and tech investors. He also serves as Milltown's Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Before joining Milltown, Justin had an impressive career as a Communications Adviser and Speechwriter to the Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia and the Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority. He also served as a Regional Director for the Democratic Party during the New Hampshire 2014 midterm elections and has worked in Parliament and the political polling and market research industry. Tickets for this event are now sold out! 🎟️ We can't wait to see you all there for this amazing evening of discussion, great food and networking. 📅 Date: July 24th, 2024 ⏰Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm 📍Location: FLEISHMANHILLARD | Bankside 2, 100 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW. 🎟️ Tickets: SOLD OUT Stay tuned for highlights and insights from the event!
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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Ronke Lawal
PR and Communications Consultant - Training Facilitator - Personal Branding & Media Relations Specialist
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Toluwani O.
Communications Coordinator at Global X ETFs
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Tamara Samuel
Assistant PR Manager at Boots UK
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Kimberley-Diane Okwuasaba
Multi-Award Winning MSc International Political Economics student at the University of Birmingham | PGT Researcher | CASE Panelist | Property…
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Congratulations to our Founder Kamiqua Lake (nèe Pearce) or should we say Dr Lake, we’re so proud of you 👏🏾 👏🏾
Founder and CEO, Coldr, an award-winning PR and marketing consultancy | PR Week Powerbook 2024 | Trustee, RNIB | Founder, UK Black Comms Network | Campaign Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Introducing Dr. Lake👩🏾🎓 Yesterday was just WOW! It was an honor to be recognised as the first Honorary Fellow of PR and communications at University of the Arts London To think, I almost quit in year 2 due to feeling like an outsider and not understanding PR, to now celebrating 20 years in the field. And whilst the merits of a degree in creative arts, marketing and PR are continually debated, I believe my degree pimped my steps into a long lasting career. The theory, the practice (work experience was vital), but crucially my degree forced me to understand the world beyond my experience and grounded my understanding of popular culture, which is absolutely vital in my line of work. When I addressed the graduates during my speech, I shared four principles that keep me consistent: 👉🏾 Having a healthy curiosity for how people live, love work and play 👉🏾 Embracing continuous learning, I’ll forever be a student of life 👉🏾 Understanding that surprises, both challenging and delightful, are inevitable 👉🏾 Knowing that creativity is the spice of life and the world would be a rather dull place without it I’m a perpetual student of marketing and PR, but I’m happy to have graduated from the feeling of not belonging - creativity needs us all ❤️ Thank you to London College of Communication, University of the Arts London London College of Communication, University of the Arts London and University of the Arts London for this incredible honor. I’m truly honoured to be honoured ❤️ #PR #Marketing #Creativity #UniversityOfTheArtsLondon #UALgrads2024
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Get ready for our "AI in Comms" event on 24th July 2024 at FleishmanHillard UK. We’re thrilled to introduce one of our incredible speakers, Naomi MG Smith Chart.PR MCIPR!✨ Naomi is a Senior Consultant (Strategic Communications) within the Digital and Insights team at FTI Consulting. She brings a wealth of experience advising global clients on digital corporate reputation, executive leadership communications, digital audits, strategy, campaigns, and influencer marketing. Naomi is a Chartered PR Practitioner and former Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Recognised on the prestigious PR Week 30 under 30 list in 2021, she continues to make significant strides in the industry. 👏🏾 Passionate about being a positive role model for underrepresented PR professionals, Naomi served as the previous Chair of Emerging Talent at the Black Comms Network. In 2024, she was listed on the Empower Top 100 Future Leaders List for her contributions to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the PR industry. ✊🏾 Outside of work, Naomi is a Board Member at Coventry University Students' Union and the Head of PR and Digital Communications for a newly formed cycling club in London. She really does it all! 🙌🏾 Join us to hear Naomi’s insights on AI and its impact on PR and comms. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s trailblazers! 📅 Date: July 24th, 2024 ⏰Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm 📍Location: FLEISHMANHILLARD | Bankside 2, 100 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for BCN Members | £25 Non-Members (Link in below) Thank you to our corporate partner, FleishmanHillard. Don’t miss your chance, claim your space! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4TRSqCG
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Get ready for our "AI in Comms" event on 24th July 2024 at FleishmanHillard. We’re thrilled to introduce one of our incredible speakers, Effie Kanyua! ✨ Effie K. is the founder of We Are Warriors PR, a corpsumer luxury and lifestyle communications specialist agency offering innovative AI precision-supported solutions for heritage and challenger brands. She's also the founder of the first UK Black female-founded AI business tool, LILA Assistant. Effie is a multi-award-winning former Director of PR & Comms for Hearst UK and Communications Director at Bauer Media Group. She broke barriers as the first Black Female Communications Director at a major broadcaster and publisher in the UK. Starting her career at the BBC, Effie has led teams at leading global communications agencies and worked with top tech, media, FMCG, beauty, luxury, and healthcare brands. She’s also a mentor, awards judge, and speaker at industry events. Join us to hear Effie’s insights on AI and its impact on PR and comms. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s trailblazers! 📅 Date: July 24th, 2024 ⏰Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm 📍Location: FLEISHMANHILLARD | Bankside 2, 100 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for BCN Members | £25 Non-Members (Link in below) Thank you to our corporate partner, FleishmanHillard UK. Don’t miss your chance, claim your space! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4TRSqCG
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🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 Get ready for our AI in Comms event on July 24th, 2024! 🚀 The AI revolution is here, and it’s set to hit $407 billion by 2027. But there's still a lot of confusion and fear about how it all works and where we fit in. We are hosting a panel of experts to shed light on generative AI, PR, comms, and inclusion within the industry. Join us for an evening of lively discussions, practical insights, and peer-to-peer learning. Whether you’re curious about boosting your productivity with AI or just want to know more about its impact on our industry, we will cover it all. Meet our amazing speakers: ✨ Justin K. – Director at Milltown Partners and Global Head of DE&I. ✨ Effie K. – Founder of We Are Warriors PR and LILA Assistant, a pioneering AI tool. ✨ Naomi MG Smith Chart.PR MCIPR – Senior Consultant, Digital & Insights at FTI Consulting and champion to diversity in PR ✨ Taonga Banda - Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Let’s explore how AI can transform our work and lives, together. 🌟 📅 Date: July 24th, 2024 ⏰Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm 📍Location: FLEISHMANHILLARD | Bankside 2, 100 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for BCN Members | £25 Non-Members (Link in below) Thank you to our corporate partner, FleishmanHillard UK. Don’t miss your chance, claim your space! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4TRSqCG
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🎬 Last week our Black Women In Comms community group were invited to an exclusive VIP screening of Paramount Pictures latest hollywood blockbuster, A Quiet Place - Day One, starring Lupita Nyong'o, Djimon Hounsou and Joseph Quinn in London's Leicester Square. 8 members attended and connect in real life 🙌🏾 - it was so great to unwind after a long week of work and we can’t wait for our next experience this summer 🎉 Ronke Lawal, Andree Latibeaudiere, Jesutofunmi Akinde, Annique Simpson, Kehryse Johnson-Fraser MA, Marina Forsythe, Rachelle Palmer & Mushtaq Ahmed.
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You heard it here from our founder Kamiqua Lake (nèe Pearce) herself! Our One Step Forward Two Steps Black survey with PRWeek UK and Opinium is closing tonight at 11:59pm! ⏰ Your input is crucial to shaping meaningful recommendations for change. The survey is anonymous and only takes 6 minutes to complete. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to participate and help us pave the way for a more equitable future in PR and comms. Let’s make a difference together! ✊🏾 https://lnkd.in/eM--X-Fs
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Our One Step Forward Two Steps Black survey is closing in just 3 days! ⏰ We’ve teamed up with PRWeek UK and Opinium to uncover inequities, celebrate successes, and set a new standard for our industry. We need all Black PR and comms professionals to share their experiences. Your input is crucial to shaping meaningful recommendations for change. The survey is anonymous and only takes 6 minutes to complete. 🔗 Click the link below to participate and help us pave the way for a more equitable future in PR and comms. 📅 Don’t forget, the survey closes this Friday, 28th June 2024. Let’s make a difference together! ✊🏾 https://lnkd.in/eM--X-Fs
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Kamiqua Lake (nèe Pearce), Nicole Walters, Ann-Marie Blake, Mercy Abel and Hannah Campbell had an amazing time at Cannes! From insightful sessions to networking galore, they made the most of every moment. Check out their highlights and see what they loved about the experience! 🙌🏾 #CannesFestival
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⏳ Just 4 days left to make your voice heard! We're calling on all Black PR and comms professionals to share your experiences. Together with PRWeek UK and Opinium, our One Step Forward Two Steps Black survey aims to uncover the truth about inequities, celebrate successes and set a new standard for our industry. Back in 2020, nearly half of Black communication pros told us they’d never received an internal promotion. We want to know if things have changed. Are you being hired, recognized, and rewarded fairly? Your input is crucial to shaping meaningful recommendations for change. The survey is anonymous and takes just 6 minutes to complete. 🔗 Hit the link below to participate and help us pave the way for a more equitable future in PR and comms. 📅 Remember, the survey closes this Friday, 28th June 2024. Let's make a difference together! ✊🏾 https://lnkd.in/eM--X-Fs
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