Michael Kempner, Founder & CEO of MikeWorldWide, believes that caring is the antidote to cancel culture. He offers insights into how brands can maintain a positive reputation in the current environment. Michael also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing crisis communications as an ongoing strategy rather than a reactive tool or an afterthought.
How can communicators redefine success throughout their careers? Cath Anderson, Head of Communications at Cityblock Health, reflects on the moment she realized that success can be defined by her own terms instead of what society or the industry expects. Cath also talks about what PR professionals need to know in order to build their skills.
Can public affairs be approached from a bipartisan perspective? Lindsay Singleton, Managing Director & Head of the Social Impact Practice at ROKK Solutions, shares how to navigate the current political environment as a brand and find common ground. She goes into the company’s research on the bipartisan power of ESG.
Download Across the Aisle: Unlocking the Bipartisan Power of ESG here.
What are the advantages of working with a boutique PR agency? David Ball, President & CEO of Ball Consulting Group, LLC and President of PR Boutiques International, emphasizes how the ability to be nimble and quickly adapt to client needs has enabled his firm’s continued growth. He also discusses how larger agencies can bring a boutique feel into their practice.
For 25 years, we’ve expressed our appreciation to clients, partners, and friends during the holidays by supporting the charities our team personally engages with. This year, in a time of continued need, we are excited to be making our largest contribution ever. Thanks to all of you for the support and trust that makes this possible.
We wish you a safe and healthy 2022.
The charities our team supports are listed below.
World Food Program
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Malcom Jenkins Foundation
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
City Growers
Be Like Brit Foundation
Armenia Fund
Crossroads Community Services
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Susan G. Komen
Danish Refugee Council
Hour Children
American Heart Association
The Library at the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center
The Guide Dog Foundation
American Nurses Foundation
World Central Kitchen
Fair Vote
How can communicators retain their seat at the decision-making table in 2022? Gini Dietrich, Founder and CEO of Spin Sucks and Arment Dietrich, stresses the importance of communicating company values and keeping employees engaged in the wake of the Great Resignation. Gini also shares her passion for PR measurement and using attribution models to quantify communication effectiveness.
What is social marketing? Jennifer Wayman, President & CEO at Hager Sharp, breaks down misconceptions around the term. She discusses how to sell behavior change as a product. Jennifer also emphasizes the importance of public and private partnerships in social marketing.
How can earned media be converted into measurable results? Mark LoCastro, Director of Public Relations, SmartAsset, offers insights into utilizing a backlink strategy to generate traffic. Mark also emphasizes the importance of leveraging an internal spokesperson and shares his experience of transitioning from being a PR Manager into a national company spokesperson.
Why are companies shifting focus from CSR to ESG? Gloria Janata, President and CEO of TogoRun, discusses how the move impacts the role of the communications function. Gloria also dives into TogoRun’s efforts on reducing disparities in healthcare.
What does it mean to be a patient-focused organization? Krysta Pellegrino, Chief Client Officer at Health+Commerce, shares insights on how to put actions behind words and effectively communicate the patient focus. She also offers advice on how to be creative within a regulated industry?