In a special extended edition of the PRCA’s Fuse podcast, MICA members Roger Ormisher for McLaren, Richard Gadeselli ex Fiat and CNH, now Itria Consulting, and Oliver Rowe discuss the challenges in communicating electrification in different global markets, working with motorsport influencers, harnessing new communication tools and platforms to connect with car buyers, and so much more.… Continue reading MICA features on PRCA Fuse podcast
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Celebrity author on the age of combustion for MICA members
Author, design guru and auto industry expert Stephen Bayley will be VIP guest of MICA on June 29 in central London. Stephen’s latest book, The Age of Combustion, tells the engaging story behind cars from his columns in Octane, using his unique insight as founding CEO of London’s Design Museum, as well as 50 years… Continue reading Celebrity author on the age of combustion for MICA members
“From TV to TikTok” Masterclass 1
Our first masterclass was a resounding success. We will be collating all the information from the event to be made available to exclusively MICA members. Guests included; Andy Wilman, executive producer of infamous motoring hit Top Gear and now executive producer of Amazon’s The Grand Tour, announced as keynote speaker. Joined on May 10 at MICA’s… Continue reading “From TV to TikTok” Masterclass 1
Poppy takes over as new MICA chair.
Poppy McKenzie Smith is the new chair of MICA, having taken over at the start of 2022 from Mark Harrison who helped launch the Motor Industry Communicators Association last year. A Ford press officer and freelance journalist, Poppy will steer MICA as it embarks on a year of training and networking opportunities to support industry colleagues.… Continue reading Poppy takes over as new MICA chair.
MICA vice-chair Poppy honoured with top PR award
The Motor Industry Communicators Association’s Poppy McKenzie Smith has scooped a prestigious industry award for promoting Ford products to a wider, more diverse audience. The 27-year-old was crowned the Guild of Motoring Writers’ young PR professional of the year at the Royal Automobile Club in central London. Poppy, vice-chair of Mica.org.uk, said:: “I feel privileged… Continue reading MICA vice-chair Poppy honoured with top PR award
Broadcast masterclass with Andy Wilman
BOOKING AVAILABLE AT PRCA ON THIS LINK. JOIN US FOR FREE ENTRY In answer to members’ calls for MICA to prioritise training and networking, the group is drawing up a series of masterclasses led by industry leaders and exemplar practitioners. The first on May 10th 2022 at Silverstone University Technical College will advise on best… Continue reading Broadcast masterclass with Andy Wilman
INAUGURAL MANUFACTURER MEMBERS AND FIRST MASTERCLASS
Bentley and Ford communication teams become first manufacturer members of MICA Membership packages for other established communication professionals, industry newcomers and students now available from www.prca.org.uk to join first masterclass (free to members) Following its successful summer launch at Bicester Heritage, MICA has signed up manufacturer communication teams as its first members. Bicester Heritage attendee… Continue reading INAUGURAL MANUFACTURER MEMBERS AND FIRST MASTERCLASS
MICA Launch BBQ
The sun shone on the inaugural MICA barbecue, held at HERO Bicester Heritage last Thursday. Future members were welcomed by MICA committee members along with Mike Hawes (SMMT), Mark Tisshaw (Autocar) and Tim Barfoot (Newspress). To everyone who came and were positive about what we’re setting out to achieve with MICA – a huge thank… Continue reading MICA Launch BBQ
Scramble 50
MICA managing director Richard Gotch (left) and chairman Mark Harrison (right) met with Guild of Motoring Writers chairman Richard Aucock (centre) at Bicester Heritage during the season’s first Scramble. MICA will be working closely with the Guild and other associations of professional auto industry writers. The first result of these relationships is likely to be… Continue reading Scramble 50
MICA Launch Free Barbeque
INVITATION TO FREE BARBEQUE LAUNCH OF NEW MOTOR INDUSTRY COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION Other current and prospective communicators in the motoring industry are invited to register to join MICA, and hosts loop, at Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire. Following the notification of MICA’s kick-off event on July 22, places are filling fast. 4 June 2021 – After last month’s… Continue reading MICA Launch Free Barbeque