UK Black Comms Network

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

🎉 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

🎬 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.

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

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

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

⏳ 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

Samiah Anderson, Senior Public Affairs Specialist at Burson, really nails why our mission to boost the number and seniority of Black professionals in the UK PR industry is so vital. She’s a testament to the strength of our community and the importance of our work. 📢 Now, we want to hear from you! What’s it like being Black in PR and comms today? Share your experiences with us. We've teamed up with PRWeek and Opinium to reopen our "One Step Forward, Two Steps Black" survey. This is your chance to help uncover inequities, celebrate successes, and set industry benchmarks for change. 📅 Don’t forget, the survey closes on Friday, 28th June 2024. Make sure to have your say! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eM--X-Fs Your insights are crucial in shaping the future of our industry. Let’s make a difference together! 🙌🏾

Last week we held our first Black men in PR and comms mixer 🔥 Hosted by Chair Preston Onyechere it was great to connect outside of the what’s app group with great food, vibes and conversation. Our members work across a diverse range of businesses, from Arsenal and eBay to the London Stock Exchange and their own agencies. If you know a Black man in comms looking to find a peer tell them about us! UK Black Comms Network is where we are at!

We sponsored Youth Marketing Strategy (YMS) LDN 2024 and BCN Members Plamedie Poto-Poto and Sarah Lietzow had a great time hearing about all things Gen Z. Thanks for having us Pion