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ICON 2022 Panel to Explore Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Best Practices

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today a keynote panel featuring leaders from two of the world’s largest employers – the Department of Defense and Amazon – who will explore diversity, equity and inclusion best practices. The panel will be moderated by public relations strategist and PRSA Military Task Force Chair Paula Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA during ICON 2022 taking place November 13-15 at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Panelists include: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Barber, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…

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PRSA Announces Winners of 2022 Anvil Awards

Stuart Mitchell

PRSA, the US’ leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced the winners of the 2022 Anvil Awards, which recognize the best public relations tactics and campaigns of the year and the highest standards of performance for the profession. “Congratulations to all our well-deserved Anvil Award winners,” said Dr. Felicia Blow, APR, 2022 PRSA Chair. “I am consistently impressed with the quality of innovative and inspiring work created throughout our profession. The Anvil ceremony is always one of my favorite events, and it was an extra thrill to be able…

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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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