Who We Are
IPRN is one of the world’s largest and most established networks of independent PR and PR and communications agencies.
Our member agencies are located in key markets and major cities across more than 30 countries, providing clients with access to local expertise supported by global collaboration.
Through our network, organisations benefit from deep communications knowledge, sector expertise, strategic insight, and trusted partnerships that deliver measurable results.
At the heart of IPRN is a commitment to knowledge sharing, professional excellence, and international cooperation.
Our story
IPRN was founded in London in 1995 by a group of respected agency leaders from the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and the Netherlands who shared a vision for a different kind of international network.
Their ambition was to create a community of independent agencies united by entrepreneurial spirit, professional excellence, and a commitment to helping clients succeed in an increasingly connected world.
They invited like-minded agency owners with extensive international experience in public relations and communications to help establish a network built on collaboration, trust, and mutual growth.
In 1997, approximately 20 agency leaders gathered in Bergen, Norway, for the first Annual General Meeting. During this landmark meeting, members established the foundations of IPRN and affirmed a distinctive direction that set the network apart from traditional multinational agency structures.
Today, IPRN continues to build on those founding principles, connecting leading independent agencies across continents while fostering international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities for members and clients alike.
IPRN rebrand
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Mission, vision, values
Why IPRN is different?
Our mission is to connect the world’s best independent PR agencies, enabling them to deliver exceptional results for clients across borders.
Working with IPRN
IPRN supports organisations worldwide by providing access to trusted PR and communications expertise in individual markets or across multiple countries.
Through our network of independently owned agencies, clients benefit from senior-level counsel, local market knowledge, sector expertise, and coordinated international communications support.
Whether your requirements are local, regional, or global, IPRN provides access to experienced professionals who understand the markets that matter to your business.
Governance and leadership
IPRN operates under a formal Constitution that ensures transparent governance, accountability, and effective decision-making across the network.
The organisation is led by an elected Executive Board and supported by regional and committee leadership, all working together to advance the interests of member agencies and uphold the values of the network.
Our governance structure reflects IPRN’s commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and member participation, ensuring the network continues to evolve and create value for agencies around the world.
President and Executive Board
Annual General Meeting Chair
Sector expertise and groups
IPRN brings together specialist expertise from member agencies across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Our sector groups provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, business development, and thought leadership, enabling member agencies to deepen their expertise while delivering greater value to clients.
By connecting specialists from different markets and disciplines, IPRN creates opportunities for international collaboration and supports the development of sector-focused communications solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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