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 Diversity

GLSEN elects Disney's Brockman as board chair

May 23, 2013

NEW YORK: The Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Network has elected Kevin Brockman, EVP of global communications for Disney/ABC Television Group, chairman of the board.
 

Fleishman panel highlights ways to reach diasporas

May 16, 2013

Private-sector and nonprofit leaders noted the importance of driving consumer action through social media during a panel discussion hosted by FleishmanHillard on Monday at the 2013 Global Diaspora Forum in Washington DC.
 

Diversity that fits: lessons from the C-suite

Latraviette Smith May 10, 2013

It's most encouraging when the executives perceived to be "running the business" embrace the challenges of diversity and inclusion.
 

Pro sports leagues stress acceptance after Collins' announcement

April 30, 2013

Major professional sports leagues are emphasizing to teams, coaches, players, and other personnel that they are prepared for one of their athletes to announce he or she is gay.
 

Where is the Hispanic, African-American, or Asian Sheryl Sandberg in PR?

Lauren Wesley Wilson, ColorComm Network April 12, 2013

Sheryl Sandberg. By now you know who she is, you've heard her story, and you have her book. You know the whole shebang, and you've made up your mind whether you like her or not.
 

Without inclusion, diversity efforts will never fully mature

April 01, 2013

Later this month, PRWeek and the Council of PR Firms will kick off the third annual Diversity Distinction in PR Awards.
 

'Truth' about inclusion: inspiration from Sheryl Sandberg

Latraviette Smith March 22, 2013

We may not share a common experience, but we can continue to embrace, learn from, and move beyond our differences in the common goal toward creating a more equal - and effective - workplace.
 

Defense Department starts diversity agency search

March 22, 2013

WASHINGTON: The Defense Department's Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity is in the early stages of a search for an agency that can provide strategic communications services.
 

Q&A: Raytheon CCO Pam Wickham

March 05, 2013

Pam Wickham, CCO of Raytheon, talks with PRWeek about CSR initiatives, comms teaming up with IT, and employee engagement at the aerospace and defense company.
 

What do marketers understand about the influence of a diverse demographic that became apparent in the last election?

March 01, 2013

Multicultural marketing is not a one-message-fits-all strategy - there are segments and in some cases sub-segments within each ethnic group, so look to target and then develop outreach that is relevant to that specific culture.
 

Black PR Society chapter relaunches in Los Angeles

February 06, 2013

LOS ANGELES: The Black Public Relations Society of Los Angeles, an affiliate chapter of the National Black Public Relations Society, has relaunched after several years of dormancy.
 

A strong case for female inclusion at the top level

Maggie FitzPatrick, Cigna February 01, 2013

Of all the meetings I have attended, the one I'll always remember was hosted by the late Jack Valenti, longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America.
 

H+K hires Joyce to lead internal comms team

John Owens, PRWeek UK January 30, 2013

Hill+Knowlton Strategies has brought in Shelley Joyce to head up its UK change and internal communications team.
 

UK PRCA takes on diversity in wake of Ignite closure

John Owens, PRWeek UK January 30, 2013

A number of UK PR heavyweights have issued a "call to arms" on diversity to the PR industry following the closure of diversity networking group Ignite.
 

Inauguration speech inspires diverse thought

Latraviette Smith January 25, 2013

President Obama's inauguration speech provides insight for the PR industry and any organization seeking deeper connections and engagement with an evolving demographic of employees, consumers, and other stakeholders.
 

Diversity group Ignite PR set to close

John Owens, PRWeek UK January 02, 2013

UK-based communications in diversity networking group Ignite PR is set to close this week.
 

Celebrating diversity and inclusion isn't enough

Latraviette Smith November 30, 2012

Diversity and inclusion are not seasonal and require more than a limited-time-only engagement. Organizations cannot just celebrate diversity within a finite period and expect sustained understanding, buy-in, or impact.
 

National Black PR Society names Shaw board secretary

November 19, 2012

NEW YORK: The National Black Public Relations Society has elected Edelman's Zing Shaw secretary.
 

Cheering on the 'Venus effect' in Congress

Renee Wilson, MSLGroup November 13, 2012

You may have heard that election night 2012 marked a historical achievement. When it caucuses in January, the 113th Congress will include 20 senators who are women.
 

Marines launch 'Purpose' campaign to boost diversity

November 12, 2012

NEW YORK: The US Marine Corps has launched an aggressive outreach effort to increase diversity in its ranks.
 

The PR Week - October 26, 2012

October 26, 2012

Steve Barrett, Gideon Fidelzeid, and Frank Washkuch discuss the election; holding company earnings; diversity award winners; and the Council of PR Firms conference.
 

Diversity Distinction in PR Awards 2012: Inclusive effort

October 25, 2012

The Council of PR Firms and PRWeek present the winners of the second annual awards program recognizing best efforts to promote diversity within the industry's ranks.
 

Effective diversity relies on doing the right things, not just doing things right

Latraviette Smith October 05, 2012

I once read this in a fortune cookie: Before you wonder "Am I doing things right?" ask, "Am I doing the right things?" As we continue the discussion on the effectiveness of different diversity strategies, programs, and impact, these words become particularly germane to the conversation.
 

Video: Nelson Fernandez, APCO Worldwide

October 05, 2012

Nelson Fernandez, MD of APCO Worldwide in New York, speaks with PRWeek corporate reporter Brittaney Kiefer on how the agency fosters diversity.
 

Republica brings on former PRSA chair Fiske

PRWeek Staff August 30, 2012

MIAMI: Republica has hired former Public Relations Society of America chair Rosanna Fiske as EVP and chief strategy officer, a newly created position at the firm.
 

Wilson to replace Tsokanos as MSLGroup North America president

August 29, 2012

NEW YORK: MSLGroup has promoted Renee Wilson to president of North America, replacing Jim Tsokanos. She will start in the new role September 10.
 

The power of "and"

Latraviette Smith August 17, 2012

Diversity and inclusion are not synonymous. They are interdependent and they are fluid. One refers to the subject - the talent base. The other is rooted in action. These concepts are powerful independently, but they can be transformational together.
 

MSLGroup, Egami host diversity initiative for teens

August 13, 2012

NEW YORK: Nonprofit youth-empowerment foundation Black Girls Rock has partnered with Egami Consulting Group, a diversity partner of MSLGroup, to give teenage girls a behind-the-scenes look at PR.
 

Understanding Brazil's diverse make-up

Paulo Lima, Lagrant Communications August 13, 2012

For those willing to invest in Brazil, it is important to know that the country is extremely diverse in its social, racial, and economic make-up.
 

Fleishman names first diversity fellowship winners

July 16, 2012

ST. LOUIS: Fleishman-Hillard has introduced the first class of its Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellows, a program that aims to increase diversity in the industry.
 
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