Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

This week’s PR Roundup features a look at Edelman’s lean into the power of age, a callout for more diverse PR representation and the aftermath of Ohtani’s non-press conference press conference.

Fowler and Carolonza of Green Room Communications spoke about their partnership with Mary’s Place by the Sea, a non profit organization that gives women with cancer a place to heal.

In an interview, Beth Ardoin, Chief Communications Officer at First Horizon, shares insights into her career journey and offers advice for the next generation of women communications leaders.

This week’s PR Roundup features the implications of the DOJ’s lawsuit against Apple, women’s basketball taking over March Madness and how a major news organization will maintain trust by parting ways with the Associated Press. 

Muriel Fox was a feminist activist and PR executive who helped give voice to a generation during the women’s rights movement in the ’60s, alongside the civil rights and anti-war movements.

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, PRNEWS took the time to chat with a few female industry leaders. We looked at the latest workplace issues and trends for women communicators, as well as strategies to rise above some of the difficulties female PR pros can face. 

This week’s PR Roundup looks at the state of internal communication, Apple’s investor relations and reputation woes and tips for women in mentorship in honor of International Women’s Day. 

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.

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.”

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.