Stories by Jane Landers

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KeepTheCare Battles Trump's Attempt to Weaken the ACA (Healthcare PR) Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 MSLGROUP and HealthyWomen's KeepTheCare campaign held a social summit Oct. 16 in NYC to support women's preventive health care on the heels of an executive order from President Trump intended to weaken the Affordable Care Act's health coverage protections.

•	NYWICI Holds Awards Gala (PR Awards) Wed., Oct. 11, 2017 New York Women in Communications honored five women “for doing amazing things though not quite at the pinnacle” of their careers during the Oct. 10 awards ceremony held at Bloomberg’s headquarters in NYC.

•	American Women in PR Stresses 'Professionalism' (Associations) Tue., Jun. 13, 2017 American Women in PR, launching its New York chapter June 9 at the Novotel Times Square, said it will stress that PR is “a profession” and not “an industry.” (1 reader comment)

•	Wonder Woman Left O’Dwyer Staffer Feeling 'Empowered' (Entertainment & Sports PR) Fri., Jun. 9, 2017 I rooted for the heroine, played by Gal Gadot, with a fist-pump in the air even though the climactic action scenes at the end were way too long and the film itself strained credibility.

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Seven Women Honored by New York Women in Communications (PR Awards) Wed., Apr. 26, 2017 Seven “extraordinary female leaders in the communications industry” were honored April 24 by New York Women in Communications which raised $112,000 for scholarships. It has awarded $1.5M+ for that purpose so far.

•	Huffington Urges 'Less Stress and More Happiness' (Healthcare PR) Tue., Apr. 4, 2017 Arianna Huffington, appearing before 300 at Bloomberg’s March 30, preached a gospel of health and wellness aimed at combatting “stress and burnout.”

•	NYWICI Honors Seven “Rising Stars” (Associations) Thu., Oct. 13, 2016 New York Women in Communications honored seven “rising stars” in communications at ceremonies Oct. 11 in the Bloomberg building, 120 Park Ave., with opening remarks by Jacki Kelley COO of Bloomberg Media.

•	Reporters Help Companies Create Ads—Panel (Media News) Thu., Sep. 22, 2016 A spirit of cooperation with the community and advertisers is currently required of reporters, a New York Daily News panel was told last night. Attendance was 150+. (1 reader comment)

•	NYWICI Members Get Financial Advice: Start Early (Financial Management) Thu., Sep. 15, 2016 Commit to an investment plan no matter what your stage in life, 165 members of New York Women in Communications were told Sept. 12.