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PRSA Joins Global Alliance to Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Month in June

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, is joining the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management to celebrate its Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Month in June. Throughout the month, the Global Alliance will share insights and best practices via articles and webinars at no cost. PRSA will be hosting and taking part in two of the month’s offerings. A Diversity & Inclusion Dialogue Session will take place on June 15 at 11 a.m. ET. The session will be moderated by Gladys Díaz, Diversity, Inclusion &…

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KQ Communications Kicks Off Black History Month With Relaunch of ‘Sources of Color’ to Amplify Diverse Voices in Media

Stuart Mitchell

To kick off Black History Month, KQ Communications, an award-winning public relations, digital marketing and branding firm based in Memphis and Atlanta, rolls out more features on relaunched Sources of Color, a platform to connect journalists with public relations professionals and sources to help them secure the most reputable and diverse sources to interview.   Sources of Color is supported by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and Black Public Relations Society of Atlanta (BPRSA).  According to 2018 Columbia Journalism Review study, only 17 percent of…

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Panel of Agency Executives to Examine State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR and Communications During ICON 2021

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today a keynote panel featuring agency executives who will discuss the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the communications industry and what communicators can do to better engage Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in the profession. The panel will take place on October 20 at 1:05 p.m. ET as part of ICON 2021. Panelists include: Armando Azarloza, CEO, The Axis Agency J.J. Carter, Global Chief Operating Officer & U.S. President, FleishmanHillard Soon Mee Kim, Chief Diversity,…

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PRSA Announces 2022 Officer and Board of Directors Nominees

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, today announced the officer and director nominees for its 2022 Board of Directors. Delegates of the membership will vote on the nominees and any petitioning candidates at the annual PRSA Leadership Assembly on Saturday, October 16, in Orlando, Florida. “I want to thank everyone who applied for a Board position,” said Debra D. Peterson, APR, PRSA 2021 Nominating Committee Chair. “We had a terrific slate of candidates, and I am very excited to announce our nominees for the 2022 Board…

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PRSA Launches New Search Tool, Powered by CommunicationsMatch™, To Help Users Connect with Agencies, Professionals and Service Providers

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA has launched a new search tool on the organization’s website to help users identify and shortlist public relations and communications agencies, professionals, and service providers with the expertise that matches their needs. Powered by CommunicationsMatch™, an industry-leading search and services technology platform, the directory allows users to find practitioners based on industry and communications capabilities, size, location, designations, diversity, client experience and more. In addition, they have the option to use the integrated Agency Select™ hiring tools to request information or issue RFPs. There are no commissions or success…

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