PRNEWS Live

PRNEWS talked with Ryan Pintado-Vertner, CEO and Founder of Smoketown, LLC, to discuss work advocating against environmental racism, potential solutions for helping communities of color who are disproportionally affected by climate change and the roles communicators can play in changing the issue.

PRNEWS talked with Georgia Galanoudis, New York Women in Communications president-elect and chief experience officer at HIMSS, to discuss the state of women in PR.

PRNEWS talked with with Dwayna Haley, chief brand and communications officer, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Neil Foote, principal lecturer, University of North Texas, about the current state of DEI.

Dorsey’s group works extensively with creators and influencers to produce dynamic social and marketing content. We chatted about the burgeoning creator economy.

PRNEWS welcomed Samantha Qualls, vice president, Marino PR. We discussed how PR is approaching cannabis messaging and education as legalization becomes more widespread.

During this week’s PRNEWS Live, former General Mills global CMO Ivan Pollard says Betty Crocker knows about cake and authentic consumer engagement.

PRNEWS Live welcomed Rachael Horwitz, head of communication and marketing at a16z Crypto and operating partner at Andreessen Horowitz. She discussed the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrency and how communication and marketing play into this burgeoning sector.

PRNEWS Live welcomed Carly Schildhaus, Senior Manager of Public Affairs, National Confectioners Association. Schildhaus discussed how the candy industry is approaches Halloween, as well as important candy corn statistics.

PRNEWS Live welcomed Brandon Espinosa, VP of brand and partnerships for The Bronx Brewery. Espinosa discussed how the craft beer industry is focusing on DEI, as well as communications and meeting consumer needs throughout the pandemic.

PRNEWS Live welcomed Jim Nickerson, lead instructor, digital marketing at General Assembly and co-admin of Clubhouse series Club Bravo.