November 22, 2021
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations recently announced its new brand identity. While the Center’s mission, goals and values remain unchanged, the total rebrand and new look represent the efforts of the Center to continue evolving with the public relations and communications industries.
Read moreAdvancement barriers, gaps in leadership and lack of mentors examined
A new book, PR Women with Influence: Breaking Through the Ethical and Leadership Challenges, explores how women in the profession of public relations and communications navigate through attitudinal, structural and social barriers in advancing their leadership roles. The book is co-authored by Juan Meng, associate professor at the University of Georgia, and Marlene S. Neill, associate professor at Baylor University.
Read moreThe first study to examine the state of public relations in Canada and the United States found trust is the most crucial issue. Read more
The Plank Center sponsored the North American Communication Monitor, the first survey of its kind in North America, to explore the status quo, qualities and trends of communication management.
Mentoring is a “hot” topic in many professions including public relations. Our “Milestones in Mentoring” honorees shared their mentoring tips, challenges, inspiration, advice and much more.
Is improving public relations leadership on the profession’s radar screen? As it stands now, leadership in the field remains pretty average; improvement seems elusive. The urgency to act is now.
The CCO for American Airlines shares lessons learned about how to set your team up for success as a comms leader.
Ron DeFeo | February 2022
Read moreConsider these suggestions to mentor future leaders in your organization and in the wider PR industry.
By Colleen Dolan | January 2022
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