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Why There Aren’t More Black Men in PR – And Why It’s an Industry Issue

March 1st, 2024 by

A Museum of PR Event on Feb. 18, titled “Celebrating Black PR History 2024: Where Are All the Black Men in PR,” hosted an intergenerational panel to discuss the issues facing Black men in PR today, strategies to attract more of them to the industry, and share their own experiences.

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[VIDEO] PRNEWS Honors Black History Month: Where Are the Black Men in PR?

February 28th, 2024 by

PRNEWS welcomed Dr. Chuck Wallington to celebrate Black History Month and discuss the issue of a diminishing number of Black men in the PR industry. Wallington is the author of “A Seat at the C-Suite Table: Insights from the Journeys of African American Executives.”

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Moss Kendrix: Revolutionizing Media Depiction of the Black Community

February 20th, 2024 by

Moss Kendrix, a pioneer in the field of public relations, played a significant role in transforming the portrayal of minorities, especially Black Americans, in the media over 75 years ago.

PR Pros Share Their 2024 PR Industry Predictions

December 20th, 2023 by

As 2024 approaches, it pays to take stock of everything that occurred in 2023 and how it will impact the next year of the PR industry.

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PR Roundup: Top TikToks, MarCom Blurs, Barbie’s Missed Opportunity

December 7th, 2023 by

This week’s PR Roundup features how we can learn from the top TikToks of 2023, Muck Rack’s latest survey on the blurring lines of marketing and PR, and Mattel’s release of an Indigenous Barbie to mixed reviews.

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PR Roundup: the Middle East and Internal Comms, The Guardian Questions Edelman, and Dept. of Commerce Asks for DEI Help

November 30th, 2023 by

This week’s PR Roundup takes a look at the topic of the Middle East and internal communication, a media report on Edelman’s client relationships and its Trust Barometer, and the U.S. Department of Commerce asking… Continued

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Communications Strategies Non-Latinx Brands Can Adopt During and Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month

October 12th, 2023 by

It’s important for non-Latinx brands to get Hispanic Heritage communication right—during this time and beyond.

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Multicultural Communications Next Uncharted Territory: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

October 5th, 2023 by

When it comes to AI, we must think about how to best utilize this transformative tool to connect with diverse Hispanic populations—by building community.

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Measuring the Impact of Purpose

September 26th, 2023 by

In today’s PR industry, many are looking to simply define exactly what the impact of purpose means. 

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The Importance of Leaning into Cultural Consultants Year-Round

September 21st, 2023 by

Stephen Chavez, president of ChavezPR and PRSA Los Angeles, recently took the helm of nonprofit advocacy organization Latino Equality Alliance (LEA). PRNEWS spoke with him at the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month about coalition building, the Alliance’s biggest communications priorities and advice for communicators looking to reach the Hispanic market.