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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

PRSay

At the corporate level, it looks like the insurance company that offers equal benefits and access to promotions to every employee and that doesn’t just have an LGBTQ ERG, but actually listens to and acts on its recommendations. And it acts like the straight U.S. Ben Finzel is president of RENEW PR in Washington, D.C,

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The Now and No of Engaging LGBTQ Audiences

PRSay

Indeed, we’ve entered a new era of expectations for corporate and organizational LGBTQ engagement. Corporate social responsibility that is inclusive of LGBTQ advocacy is no longer just a buzzword; it’s an obligation and an expectation. Now: Supporting LGBTQ organizations financially and vocally year-round.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

PRSay

For corporate communicators, Pride in 2021 can seem confusing and challenging. In 2003, he co-founded FH Out Front, the first global LGBTQ communications practice at an international PR firm (FleishmanHillard). If you’re tempted to post a rainbow flag photo on your company’s social media feeds and call it a day, don’t.

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A Woman in Charge: Inside the PR Life of AT&T Executive Marilyn Laurie

PRSay

Not understanding the corporate world, she said, “Fine. Dick Martin was executive vice president of public relations for AT&T and a member of the company’s most senior policy committee from 1997-2003, capping a 33-year career with the company. What kind of change? Is the salary different?”. “No, No, same salary,” he said.

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In Memoriam: Reed Bolton Byrum, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Byrum served as PRSA’s president and CEO in 2003. A distinguished corporate executive, Byrum traveled throughout the country living and working in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., A distinguished corporate executive, Byrum traveled throughout the country living and working in California, Texas, Washington, D.C.,

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The sunsetting of one of Minnesota’s most successful all-time blogs–the MN PR Blog

Communications Conversations

Since, 2003, to be exact. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003. He posted agency and corporate PR news. As an agency and corporate leader, I have leaned on Ryan’s blog not only to post jobs, but to benchmark and help draft new job descriptions – especially as the industry evolved into digital and experiential strategies.

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5 Solo PR Pros Share How They’re Planning for 2021

Solo PR Pro

Since starting up in 2003, I’ve aimed for a diverse client portfolio of nonprofits and mission based organizations, as well as automotive and technology companies. Michael Ares, Principle Owner, MDA Corporate Marketing, LLC. To get ready for 2021, I’m reviewing and evaluating my business plan to decide what adjustments to make.