The journey to founding Maven PR has been enriched by collaborations with C-suite executives, pioneering women founders and industry trailblazers. The vigor and determination driving these ladies to thrive and leave their mark, regardless of the hurdles in their path, have taught our author several invaluable lessons. Following are six insights for women founders.
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PRNEWS Asks: What is the Greatest Thanks You’ve Received in PR?
March 12th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS posed a question for the communications community: “What’s the best thanks you ever received?” From referrals to pastries, the results did not disappoint.

Female PR Leaders Say to Speak Up, Set Boundaries and Let Remote Work Be an Equalizer
March 8th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanIn 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.

PR Roundup: State of Internal Comms, Apple Woes and Women’s Mentorship
March 8th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis 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.

Why There Aren’t More Black Men in PR – And Why It’s an Industry Issue
March 1st, 2024 by Kaylee HultgrenA 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.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Honors Black History Month: Where Are the Black Men in PR?
February 28th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS 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.”

How to Implement a Competitive PR Strategy – And Three Mistakes to Avoid
February 16th, 2024 by Tara SmithOutmaneuvering a PR competitor requires a unique blend of strategy, agility and more than a little game theory—like 4-D chess. Though many organizations default to an ad-hoc, figure-it-out-as-they-go approach, our author reveals a better way.

PR Roundup: Media Layoffs and Media Relations, Causes That Count and Lessons from Kyte Baby
January 25th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanWe examine how exactly to handle media relations during media layoffs, what causes people really care about, and PR lessons from the Kyte Baby apology saga.

The Evolution of Agency Billing: Are Hourly Rates Dead?
January 24th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS discussed recent agency trends with agency experts to see how fee structures are evolving and if digital tools such as artificial intelligence are moving fast enough to play a role.

PR Roundup: Layoff Gone Viral, Edelman Trust Barometer, Hispanic Creatives
January 18th, 2024 by Nicole SchumanThis week’s PR Roundup looks at what went wrong in a recent tech layoff, this year’s findings in the Edelman Trust Barometer and how to work with Hispanic creators for brand communications.