The IPA continues to monitor the global situation and its impact on the advertising and wider business world. This hub brings you the most up-to-date information from the IPA, from Government and other key sources.
Helpful information and resources for our members
As with most of the industry, all IPA staff are working from home and contactable on our usual numbers and emails. We are also using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for video conferencing.
Coronavirus Pandemic – Planning for 2021
This note provides a reminder of some of the key points from our 2020 employment guidance and considers what agency employers can do to plan for 2021.
National Lockdown in England
On Monday, 4 January, the Prime Minister announced a further national lockdown in England. We provide a summary of government guidance as relevant to agencies.
Legal Update on the Latest Lockdown Implications for Productions and Employers
HM Treasury announced that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’ or ‘Furlough scheme’), will be extended.
Recommendations on COVID testing for productions
Following the recent English lockdown the APA have now published their recommendations on testing for Covid.
RESET 2021
On 28 January, the Advertising Association, the IPA and ISBA will join forces for the very first time to present RESET 2021, a unique online event at the beginning of a critical year for UK advertising.
Log on to Get on
The ultimate IPA guide to free or nearly free learning resources: book summaries, video talks, podcasts, publications, qualifications, webinars.
Grace Blue's TRANSITION
Free to use online platform providing a place for displaced talent to find inspiration, join its network, and access new jobs.
Useful links during the COVID-19 outbreak
Key links to Government announcements, business support initiatives and IPA guidance notes.
Our answers to our members' COVID-19 related questions
More on the Job Retention Scheme, Advertising and Employment Law, productions, IPA learning and TouchPoints.
Free IPA publications
IPA makes a range of publications free to members during the COVID-19 outbreak.
