Chartered Institute Of Public Relations - Sports Network

A defining voice in Major League Soccer, Kevin Egan recently spoke to the CIPR Sports Network about his successful career.

Ian Taylor, founder of Taylored Sports Communications, recently spoke to the CIPR Sports Network to share his insights into building a successful career in sport communications.  In a career which has spanned 20 years, Ian has experienced everything - from supporting Burnley with their recent Premier League relegation, to involvement as the Director of Communications at the Game 4 Grenfell charity...

This month the CIPR Sports Group spoke to veteran sports journalist and experienced communications consultant Paul McCarthy about his career, his transition to public relations and the changes and challenges he has witnessed in his two decades in journalism and 15 years in PR. Speaking candidly to David Alexander and Chris Haynes, he reflected on the shifting media landscape, the parallels between...

In this episode, the CIPR Sports Network Group talks to Sarah Brown-Fraser from Activity Alliance. A communication accessibility expert, Sarah discusses how Activity Alliance is setting the standard for inclusive communication, shares examples of campaigns that stand out as best practice, and highlights things to avoid when considering accessible communication. 

In this episode, the CIPR Sport Network Group talk to Jon Zerafa, an expert in campaign communications, reputation management and public affairs in sport. In a 60-minute conversation, we discuss joined-up communication strategies, how to drive a core message across different audiences, fuelling your career with constant curiosity and the ever-changing global sports landscape.

Another powerful conversation for the CIPR Sports Group podcast, as Dan Maisey joined us to offer insights into building a career in sport, understanding the jobs market and how to navigate recruitment, for yourself or when building a team.

In this compelling conversation, Craig Spence, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), shares powerful insights into the world of Paralympic sport and the broader movement for disability inclusion. Representing the 15% of the global population living with a disability, Spence discusses the transformative role of international communication, advocacy,...

For this month’s podcast, we were fortunate enough to be joined by Aoife Clarke, Director of Communications at the Irish Rugby Football Union.

In the first episode of the CIPR Sports Network's Podcast, we are joined by Henry Winter. Voted Footballer Writer of the Year by the Football Supporters’ Association in 2023, Henry has previously served as football correspondent for The Independent, The Telegraph, and The Times and now writes for World Soccer as well as having a regular column at https://www.henrywinter.football/It's a fascinating...

This episode of CIPR's sports podcast is a conversation with Drew Barrand, Chief Executive of Aquatics GB. His story is a rare, inspiring example of a self-labelled “Comms Guy” who sits at the top of a national sport and fully deploys the power of communication.

In the latest CIPR Sports Network podcast episode, we spoke to Olympic champion and activist Imogen Grant to find out why using her platform for social good is a fundamental part of her success. Imogen talks about how she juggles elite training, her studies and now her role as an NHS doctor with campaigning for cleaner rivers and the importance of getting people active.

The Sports Network spoke to Scott Field, Team GB Director of Communications and Marketing. Scott joined us to delve into the topic of “Evolving role of communications with Olympic athletes, brands and audiences” giving his expert insight into his role with Team GB, how the four-year cycle impacts communications planning, in-Games execution and his personal experience of success, resilience, and th...

We were very pleased to chat with Steve Atkins, Chief Communications Officer, McLaren Racing. Steve was previously Director of Communications for Chelsea FC and joined McLaren ahead of the 2023 season. He spoke about his sports communications experiences and lessons and provided some insight into the world of international sports communications.

The CIPR Sports Network previewed Qatar 2022 with Former FA MD & Comms Director Adrian Bevington and former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, talking all things comms and the FIFA World Cup.