Can PR help save the world?

By Thanzyl Thajudeen, Managing Director of Mark and Comm Ltd Well, now that the question has caught your attention, I must stress that though it’s a long way to go – it’s certainly possible – and I believe that PR and communications professionals have a moral obligation and a crucial role to play in this […]

PR agencies in Sri Lanka require significant work in the field of AI: Survey

According to the research involving 25 leaders and executives from PR agencies in Sri Lanka, over 90% believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is present in the country, and nearly two-thirds stated that it will have a significant impact on the industry within the next three years. While 21 respondents mentioned that their agency leaders understand […]

State of the Public Relations and Communications Industry in Sri Lanka

Interview with Thanzyl Thajudeen, Managing Director of Mark and Comm Ltd. Exclusively with Daily FT. Please tell me your journey to PR and how it’s been so far. I’m a professional marketer turn PR practitioner and have a mixed exposure of trio-setting that is as a freelancer, in-house and agency-side. I run my own boutique […]

5 PR trends to watch out for in 2023

By Thanzyl Thajudeen, Managing Director of Mark and Comm Ltd The world went onto this decade with some unprecedented events that will continue to challenge the status quo, and this year is no different. With dramatic shifts in channels, inexplainable social phenomena, and rising concerns of a global recession lingering on the corner, 2023 and […]

Thanzyl Thajudeen elected to PR and Communications Council 2023 of PRCA

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest professional PR body, has elected Thanzyl Thajudeen to its PR and Communications Council 2023. Thajudeen will be part of an impressive class of practitioners from across the world. Claire Williamson, Managing Director of Resonance is the new Chair with Jonny Curtis, Managing Director of Grayling UK, as […]

PRCA APAC Census 2022: Insights into the PR and Communications Sector in Asia Pacific

The annual PR and Communications Census 2022 Asia Pacific compiled by the Public Relations & Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest PR association, together with YouGov, gives insights into the profession and industry in the region. The survey was led by Tara Munis, Head of PRCA APAC. It found that most PR practitioners in the […]

PRCA APAC to host ‘Navigating through Sri Lanka’s PR Landscape’ webinar

(L-R) Hansima Witharanage- PR Wire, Rezani Aziz- Adfactors PR Sri Lanka, Thanzyl Thajudeen- Mark & Comm, and Mushthak Ahamed- HardTalk ASIA PACIFIC – 08th November 2022 – The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Asia Pacific together with local industry experts and practitioners is hosting a webinar titled ‘Navigating through Sri Lanka’s PR Landscape’ on […]

Thanzyl Thajudeen joins PRCA Asia Pacific Regional Board

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Thanzyl Thajudeen MPRCA to its Asia Pacific Regional Board for two years from October 2022. The Regional Board provides a formal mechanism to consult with the industry’s most senior practitioners on the issues PR and communications faces; to act as a think-tank for the industry; to […]

PRCA APAC findings reveals the state of the PR industry in Sri Lanka

The APAC chapter of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest and influential PR body, carried out a survey during October with the view of understanding and informing on the state of the PR industry in Sri Lanka. The survey was carried out among 33 leaders and senior executives from over local […]

PRCA APAC appoints Country Representative for Sri Lanka

The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC) has announced Thanzyl Thajudeen MPRCA as its first country representative in Sri Lanka. Thajudeen is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with over 10 years of experience in advising, managing, and leading PR […]