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Worldcom is partnering with The Museum of Public Relations on “Power Women: The Rise of Diverse International Women in Communications,” a two-part virtual event on March 16. In the two sessions (the first at 11 a.m. ET and the second at 6:30 p.m. ET), a group of female leaders in the industry will discuss what needs to be done to advance women from diverse backgrounds in PR. Both sessions will be moderated by Walmart director of corporate affairs/constitutent relations Joanne Tabellija-Murphy, and Museum of Public Relations co-founder Shelley Spector will offer opening remarks. The first discussion will feature speakers from the Dominican Republic, Germany, India and South Africa, while the second will consist of PR pros from around the U.S. Co-sponsors of the event are PRSA, International Women’s Form, Walmart and the National Millennial and Gen Z Community. To register for the first session, click here; for the second session, click here.
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PRSA-NY opens up early bird submissions for the 34th Annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards Gala. The organization is planning for the Big Apple Awards to be a hybrid experience of virtual and in-person programming for attendees, occurring in September. Until May 7, organizations and independent PR practitioners can save $100 off their entries for the 2021 Big Apple Campaign Awards and the 15 Under 35 Awards. All entries are due on May 28. “We are pleased to offer early bird opportunities for agency and individual practitioners, who are leading the PR industry during an unprecedented time in our industry,” said PRSA-NY president Andrew Graham. “This year’s Big Apple Awards will be centered around purpose, and how the fast-evolving PR environment and cultural shifts have accelerated the demand for organizations to make a meaningful impact with stakeholders.” To submit work, campaigns, and other related materials for the early bird deadline, visit the PRSA-NY website at https://www.prsany.org/page/BigAppleAwards.
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The National Press Club is holding a March 26 event that will look at how journalists and communications pros can take advantage of the possibilities AI provides to develop new ways of telling stories and connecting with audiences. The event, part of the NPC’s Journalism Institute, will discuss such topics as how AI is being used and will be used; the ethics of AI, particularly related to diversity, equity and representation; and the role of AI in the spread of misinformation and “fake news.” The speaker will be Francesco Marconi, co-founder of information company Applied XL, and formerly research and development chief at the Wall Street Journal. To register for the free event, which will run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., click here.
The New York Women in Communications are honoring an accomplished group of female communications professionals at the 54th Annual Matrix Awards on May 21... The USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations is placing the spotlight on purpose-driven communications at “The Balancing Act, Purpose, Politics and Polarization,” its 34th Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium on April 4... The Knight Center for Journalism in America is sponsoring The 25th International Symposium on Online Journalism (ISOJ
The National Press Club is holding a March 20 screening of a film that depicts the dangers journalists face in Vladimir Putin’s Russia... News platform Semafor, in partnership with Gallup, will present an exclusive first look at its 2024 World Happiness Report on March 20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m... The Museum of Public Relations is sponsoring a March 14 event that looks at the role communicators played in gaining equal rights for women.
ICR is hosting a Nov. 14 The IPO Summit: Navigating the 2023 IPO Landscape,online event that will bring together CFOs, investors and other key players to share their insights and outlook on the process of going public... The Mid-Atlantic Marketing Summit, PR Summit DC and ADWKDC are being held on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA... The Institute for Public Relations is sponsoring a free Nov. 15 webinar on how virtual reality is reshaping the ways in which communicators do their jobs.
The Museum of Public Relations is putting a spotlight on the contributions made to the PR industry by Native Americans and Indigenous People at a virtual event on Nov. 3... The Institute for Public Relations is sponsoring an Oct. 18 webinar on that will look at the issues facing communications pros who address ESG matters... The American Marketing Association San Diego Chapter is presenting an Oct. 21 conference that will feature speakers from Walt Disney Parks, Snap Inc. and Qualcomm.
Richard Edelman presented the inaugural Daniel J. Edelman Award to NBC-TV weatherman Al Roker to honor his effort to make the world a better place during PRSA/NY's Big Apple Awards gala on Sept. 22.
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