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The National Press Club is holding a March 20 screening of a film that depicts the dangers journalists face in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. “Anna” tells the story of Russian journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya, who reported on political and social events in Russia, particularly the Second Chechen War. Politkovskaya survived poisoning, detention and beatings, but was ultimately killed in 2006, becoming one of more than 1,800 journalists killed in Russia so far this century. Her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting journalists' right to report the truth without fear of death or reprisal. Bob Woodward, Sean Penn, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), CNN anchor Sara Sidner, and former CIA Director John Brennan will host a 7 p.m. screening of the film, followed by a discussion on the dangers journalists face in the 21st century.
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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. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). The report will share survey data and share key insights that are intended to change the ways in which global leaders in business, tech, politics, and beyond perceive “happiness,” and how they can promote wellbeing. A panel moderated by Semafor founding editor-at-large Steve Clemons and senior editor Gina Chon will discuss the data and look at how economic development, global affairs, and political attitudes can affect national wellbeing and help ensure a well-lived life through all its stages. Among those set to appear are Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Gallup Organization CEO Jon Clifton, World Happiness Report editor Lara Aknin and Swiss Ambassador to the U.S. Jacques Pitteloud.
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The Museum of Public Relations is sponsoring a March 14 event that looks at the role communicators played in gaining equal rights for women. “PR Women Who Changed History” will feature Muriel Fox, who co-founded the National Organization for Women in 1966 and was named the “top-ranking woman in public relations” by Business Week in 1976, being interviewed by Dr. Caryn Medved of Baruch College. That discussion will be followed by Hill & Knowlton Strategies global chairman and CEO AnnaMaria DeSalva presenting her perspective on where things stand for women today. The 6 pm event will be recorded before a live audience and will also be available via Zoom. A networking reception will follow.
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
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.
Public Relations Society of America's New York chapter will present its inaugural Daniel J. Edelman Award to weatherman Al Roker... IPR slates Sept. 21 webinar will take a look at some of the basic secrets of CEO impact and success... Davis+Gilbert partner Allison Fitzpatrick will lead a September 29 virtual event that will offer attendees tips about how to get the most from their influencer marketing efforts.
