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Leading with Purpose in Anti-Racism, DEI and PR's Toughest Challenges

Tue, Feb. 11, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

MalikaMalika Klingler, managing principal of PRR, shares her vision for leadership, commitment to anti-racism, and insights into driving meaningful DEI progress while navigating the complexities of leading an employee-owned agency, on Taking the Lead podcast.

Keeping Black History Month in the Spotlight

Mon, Feb. 10, 2025

By Rebecca Lowell Edwards

Becky EdwardsThere are many reasons—personal and professional—why I feel it’s essential to come out of the shadows for Black History Month. As a longtime member, and now trustee, of the Page Society, I can rely on the Page Principles to elucidate a few.

Confessions of a DEI Hire

Thu, Jan. 30, 2025

By Stephen Chavez

Stephen ChavezAs PR professionals, we have a unique responsibility to help our clients navigate the challenging waters surrounding DEI in the current political landscape.

Why DEI Belongs to Everyone, Not Just Leadership

Thu, Dec. 19, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Nick Nelson, Sr. VP of Corporate Purpose at Edelman

Nick Nelson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Purpose at Edelman, joined Doug Simon on the “PR’s Top Pros Talk” podcast to discuss findings from the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Business & Racial Justice in America.

Leading Leaders In a Time of Challenge

Fri, Oct. 11, 2024

By Ken Jacobs

Ellen Ryan MardiksEllen Ryan Mardiks, Chairman of Golin, reflects on the leadership insights she gained from the iconic Al Golin, her approach to leading leaders, her commitment to DEI initiatives, and her intentional decision to stay with Golin for 40+ years on latest Taking The Lead Podcast with Ken Jacobs.

Nurturing Authentic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Mon, Apr. 1, 2024

By Sofia Geocadin

Sofia GeocadinIt's easy to spot whether a company's commitment to DEI is genuine or merely performative. Just as companies face backlash for neglecting DEI, they're now under scrutiny for their lack of proper understanding and action.

DEI Is Price of Doing Business in '24

Thu, Feb. 22, 2024

By Ken Jacobs

Ken JacobsExecuting DEI is not just a nice to do for agencies today, but a critical need for their business success, according to Ben Finzel, president of RENEWPR and founding partner at the Change Agencies.

Disney's DEI Chief Resigns

Wed, Jun. 21, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Latondra NewtonLatondra Newton has quit her chief diversity officer job at Walt Disney Co. to pursue other endeavors.

The Bamboo Ceiling in Communications: Being an AAPI Leader

Fri, May 19, 2023

By Binna Kim

Binna KimThe so-called model minority myth often masks the issues and stereotypes that prevent AAPIs and AAPI women from being promoted into positions of leadership. Here are three ways that the communications industry can work to change that situation.

Finn Partners Promotes 'Say Their Names Memorial'

Tue, Sep. 27, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Say Their NamesFinn Partners has partnered with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art to promote the “Say Their Names Memorial” augmented reality exhibition to honor the victims of racial injustice in the US.

Nike’s Blackburn Joins United Minds to Head CEI

Tue, Sep. 13, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Nadine Redd BlackburnNike’s Nadine Redd Blackburn has joined United Minds, which is part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, as executive VP for culture, equity & inclusion behavior & systemic change.

How to Fight Institutional Racism in 2022

Thu, Jan. 6, 2022

By Mike Paul

Mike PaulThe best crisis management advice organizations could hear in the new year would be convincing them that it’s time to act on increasing the number of executives of color on their boards and in their senior leadership ranks.

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