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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

PRSay

At the corporate level, it looks like the insurance company that offers equal benefits and access to promotions to every employee and that doesn’t just have an LGBTQ ERG, but actually listens to and acts on its recommendations. And it acts like the straight U.S. Ben Finzel is president of RENEW PR in Washington, D.C,

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The Now and No of Engaging LGBTQ Audiences

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Indeed, we’ve entered a new era of expectations for corporate and organizational LGBTQ engagement. Corporate social responsibility that is inclusive of LGBTQ advocacy is no longer just a buzzword; it’s an obligation and an expectation. Now: Supporting LGBTQ organizations financially and vocally year-round.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

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And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. You need to demonstrate leadership from the highest levels, and you need to have something substantive to say, but you also need to understand that your words must match your actions.

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In Memoriam: Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Byrum served as PRSA’s president and CEO in 2003. A distinguished corporate executive, Byrum traveled throughout the country living and working in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., He then moved to Texas, where he held corporate leadership roles for EDS Corp. Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA, died on Oct.

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Exploring Best Practices in Global Communications

PRSay

The Air China flight descended through the smog and I saw Beijing for the first time in 2003. My two-year assignment in Beijing extended to 11 years in China where I also led corporate communications for Ford Asia Pacific. Our mission in dealing with issues was “no surprises for leadership.”. We’re tenacious.

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The sunsetting of one of Minnesota’s most successful all-time blogs–the MN PR Blog

Communications Conversations

Since, 2003, to be exact. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003. He posted agency and corporate PR news. Over time, it became a critical leadership resource. “When Ryan started his blog in 2003, I was an avid reader because he was a friend and former colleague. Because, it’s been around FOREVER!

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A Woman in Charge: Inside the PR Life of AT&T Executive Marilyn Laurie

PRSay

Not understanding the corporate world, she said, “Fine. Dick Martin was executive vice president of public relations for AT&T and a member of the company’s most senior policy committee from 1997-2003, capping a 33-year career with the company. What kind of change? Is the salary different?”. “No, No, same salary,” he said.

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