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Communicators Discuss Challenges for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community

PRSay

As a Filipina American and member of the PRSA National Diversity & Inclusion Committee, I appreciated that our first webinar addressed what we, the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, have been dealing with since the COVID-19 outbreak began.

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Brands Must Show They Understand and Respect the LGBTQ Community, PRSA Webinar Panelists Say

PRSay

Featuring some of the country’s leading LGBTQ communications professionals, the event covered how PR practitioners can engage with and support the LGBTQ community. Panelist Ben Finzel, president of RENEWPR, spoke about how the Black Lives Matter movement affects the LGBTQ community, especially the Black transgender community. “It

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The privileged role of men working in public relations

Wadds Inc.

One of its biggest scandals in the public relations business is why women leave the industry mid-career and don’t progress into senior roles. The report is the first published analysis by the Office for National Statistics of Census 2021 data related to public relations practitioners. Here’s the issue. 54% are male and 46% are female.

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How 2020 Has Highlighted the Importance of Being Open and Honest

PRSay

We’re only halfway through 2020, but the year has already ushered in a once-in-a-century pandemic and a world-altering movement to dismantle systemic racism. So what do the rapid changes of 2020 mean for your organization? Transparency in your public presence. Transparency in your public presence.

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Less publicized but more interesting takeaways from 3 reports on marketing and PR

Sword and the Script

The vendor community that serves PR has published a handful of reports over the last few months. I’ve taken some time to pour over these and summarize some of the more interesting and less publicized findings for you. The response rate is slightly higher than all of 2022, but it’s lower than all of 2020. Is that good?

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Celebrating the PR Profession’s LGBTQ Community

PRSay

Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR What is the current state of companies regarding LGBTQ acceptance? There’s been great progress.

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African public relations agency recognised by The Financial Times

Wadds Inc.

A single-minded proposition, hard work and a commitment to clients, people, and community, are key to growing an agency. It’s unusual for a privately held public relations firm to be recognised by the publication. BHM has enjoyed tremendous support from clients, partners and the public relations community in Africa and abroad.