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.
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PR Roundup: DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Apple, Ladies Take Over March Madness and Gannett and AP Part Ways
March 21st, 2024 by PRNEWSThis 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.
The Feminist Trailblazer: How Muriel Fox Used Public Relations to Change the World
March 13th, 2024 by Jared MeadeMuriel 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.
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.”
Moss Kendrix: Revolutionizing Media Depiction of the Black Community
February 20th, 2024 by Jared MeadeMoss 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 Nicole SchumanAs 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.
PR Roundup: Top TikToks, MarCom Blurs, Barbie’s Missed Opportunity
December 7th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanThis 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.