I am thrilled to announce my new job as a Financial Communications Project Consultant at APCO, a global strategic communications consultancy. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help clients navigate the multi-faceted world of financial and corporate communications. Thank you to James Baker and Patrick Allum for their encouragement, support and advice. Also, thanks to Will O'Neill for making the recruitment process to APCO easy and smooth sailing. ⛵ Over the last few years, I have gained a wide variety of experiences. I have studied at Queen Mary University of London and the The University of Texas at Austin; I have been on training programmes run by Bright Network and the Taylor Bennett Foundation; and I have worked for College Houses, the House of Commons and Brunswick Group. From these experiences I have learnt three key lessons: (1) No amount of hardship should ever deter you from achieving your goals. Often life does not go according to plan, there will always be failure and rejection on your path to success. None of my aforementioned roles were attained without some degree of hardship, but I was only able to succeed because of my dedication to personal development and my strong commitment towards my goals. I have learnt that it is okay to make mistakes in life, but proactively learning from those mistakes is how you become the best possible version of yourself. 🦋 (2) Use your free time for productive purposes. It is fine to occasionally spend your spare time doing something ‘unproductive,’ but I found that the best way to decompress is through physical exercise. Your mentality is connected to your physicality, so taking the time to work out your body will improve your physiological and mental health. I have personally experienced an improvement in my health from boxing, swimming and going to the gym. The healthy habits and routines you establish in your spare time will translate to your work time, so utilise your time wisely. 🦉 (3) A multi-disciplinary ecosystem of viewpoints is the best way to produce effective, purpose-driven solutions. In an increasingly complex, fast-moving and dynamic world, organisations are having to consider problems and yield solutions that cut across disciplines, enterprises, sectors and geography. More than ever, organisations need people from different backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the problem-solving process. If you come from one particular background, it is possible to branch out and learn the trade and skills of another background. I studied and worked in Politics and International Relations, but now I work in a Business and Finance-related role. The way you stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world is by evolving yourself at the same pace. 🌍 To conclude, I wanted to announce my excitement for my new role, thank my colleagues, and share three lessons I have learnt. You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it, so thank you for your time and good luck! 🙏

Rediscovering my love for PR has been an invigorating journey with my recent career shift. Stepping into a role that allows me to channel my creativity and delve into exciting projects with new clients has been a game-changer. For the longest while my schedule has been a whirlwind of back-to-back meetings, often leaning more towards the operational side, leaving minimal room for deep dives into client strategy. Now, in this new chapter, I find myself relishing the time to truly "do the work." The freedom to focus on crafting strategies, create content and foster new meaningful client connections has been incredibly refreshing. It's a stark contrast from the operational demands that sometimes overshadow the core essence of PR. Every moment spent engrossed in client-centric creativity has reignited my passion for the field. It's not just about executing tasks; it's about sculpting narratives, building relationships, and delivering impactful results. I'm excited about the prospects that lie ahead, where my days are dedicated to meaningful work and strategic brilliance. Here's to the joy of doing what we love and the excitement of embracing new opportunities!

In a world where reputation is ones' treasure, PR should be prioritized. It is a carefully crafted art with multiple layers that build an organisation in all fields.

GET TO KNOW US A BIT BETTER Name: Victoria Milvaques Job Title: Marketing Assistant Question 1: If you could time travel, which era would you visit and why? Answer: Pre-Roman Britain because it would mean living closer to nature, diving into Celtic culture and enjoying a simpler community-centric life. Question 2: If you were a character in a film, who would you be and why? Answer: I would be Hermione Granger. She is super smart, brave and always stands up for what is right! This picture shows Vicky on her sunny holidays! Question 3: What is something that would surprise most people Answer: I can speak 4 languages - 3 of them fluently Question 4: What's the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Answer: Don't take things personally. Question 5: What is your favourite thing about Leicester? Answer: It’s diversity

It takes a lot of human capital to make a video. It's a creative endeavor built on a people-first industry, from your producers to your on-set crew to the edit team in post. And that magic of creative collaboration is probably our favorite part about what we do! But if you're not living and breathing production every day like we do, you might wonder what some of the more specialized roles do on a set. Global Marketing Manager Sanica Apte breaks down all the roles in a production. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3vRdJ4M

Beaming with excitement and pride to announce that I am starting a new position as Managing Director of Warner Communications (A Millwright Agency), leading the agency in its next phase of growth and success! The first draft of this post read like an acceptance speech, thanking leaders, colleagues and coworkers who have supported, mentored, acknowledged, and challenged me. Then I rewrote it. Dozens of people have contributed to shaping me and preparing me for this new role, but I want to do something too few people (women especially) do: give myself some credit. I take the advice and am open to learning knowledge and skills all those aforementioned folks generously share with me. I forge my own path, dismissing the predictions of countless adults that dropping out of high school would throw away any chance at professional success. I embrace my grit, my lack of conformity, and my aversion to conventional thinking to push innovation and change. I never stop being curious and relentless in my pursuit of understanding why. I commit myself to not letting my own ambition stand in the way of letting my colleagues shine, and to being a person people want to work hard with and for. I stay focused on putting the success of the clients, agency, brands, and colleagues I work for first because I truly believe that rising tides lift all boats. I have no ambitions of legacy or generational wealth, but I do hope to inspire at least a couple of people to believe in themselves and their ability to achieve. I’m looking forward to the next leg of this journey! #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Promotion #Career

Here are the top 3 things everyone needs to know before embarking on a career in PR & Comms… 1️⃣ The reputation of your department matters. You might think your comms strategy is robust BUT if good stories aren’t being told because of the ‘strategy’ & you don’t work in partnership with others… you’ll find it’s an uphill struggle. 2️⃣ Expect the unexpected. People don’t always say or do what you expect them to… no matter how good your briefing. 🤣 3️⃣ Journalists are busy! Budgets have been cut, many are operating on a shoe string. Make their lives easier and you’re on to a winner. Anything I’ve missed? 👇

Public Relations is not just about the destination; it's about embracing the journey. As communication professionals, we live for these moments, from getting our pitch accepted to the joy of media coverage and then repeating the process all over again! We'd love to hear about what gets you feeling happy and thrilled! Comment down below

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Communication and Public Relations is more than media appearances or branding. It is a management function. A crosscutting role which goes beyond operations to strategic and tactical thinking for the success of an organisation. I have lived to see this.