Museum of Public Relations

The @PRMuseum is proud to join with all our industry partners to bring attention to the growing importance of DEI in business and throughout society. The Museum remains fully committed to shine a light on the often-forgotten diverse pioneers in our field, and to help ensure that their stories are fully represented in all our educational initiatives.

Disinformation this year has become rampant in Hispanic communities. Join us for a fascinating session 9/19 on how Communicators can identify and help combat the dangerous "untruths" targeted more than ever at HIspanic communities throughout the U.S. Many thanks to Jeneen Garcia of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for co-producing this event. Special appreciation to our MC Natalie Asorey and our wonderful panelists, Sonia V. Diaz, @Rafael Rafael Lama and Maribel Ferrer. Register below.

Please join us next Thur, Sept 19, 6-7pmET for a critically important issue, impacting Hispanic communities throughout the U.S. Thanks to Jeneen Garcia of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA); to our MC Natalie Asorey; and to our panelists: Sonia V. Diaz, pres. of Hispanic PR Association (HPRA); Maribel Ferrer; and Rafael Lama. Register below:

We are grateful to The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication for supporting our research into the Hidden History of our field. And special thanks to our esteemed collaborators: Sonia V. Diaz and Natalie Asorey, researching LULAC UTD; David W. Brown and Chuck Wallington, Ph.D., researching D. Parke Gibson (D. Parke Gibson HU PRSSA); and Rachel S. Kovacs along with Jaime Schwartz Cohen MS,RD, researching Ketchum's Bee Marks. Dick Martin. https://lnkd.in/dc3vnyZD

We are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural PRMuseum NextGen Awards. The PRMuseum records and studies public relations' history to inspire its future. Its NextGen Awards personify the best of both. Each?recipient shares the?same resolute character that allowed trailblazers in PR’s “Hidden History” to overcome?obstacles of birth and circumstance. Our honorees have already achieved a great deal in their relatively young public relations careers and show promise of being among the next generation of the profession’s leaders and trailblazers. ? The NextGen Awards will be presented during?PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” program on October 23 at the Edison Rooftop in New York City.?Notably,?each recipient will receive one year of mentorship from an industry leader. ? The winners and their mentors are: Stacey Arévalo,?Account Director at?Fenton, recipient of the Wilma Mankiller Resolute Character Award, will be mentored by Bill Imada, founder of IW Group. ? Liz Fernandez,?Director?of Brand Communications for McDonald’s, recipient of the?Inez Kaiser Creativity Award will be mentored by Jano Cabrera, Chief Communications Officer of General Mills. ? Daniel Hernández Marerro,?Associate Vice President of Precision, recipient of the Fernando Valverde Lara Leadership Award, will be mentored by Sally Susman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Pfizer. ? Monique Soriano-Foreman,?Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs at?Burson, recipient of the Irene Hirano Inouye Trailblazer Award, will be mentored by Bea Perez,?Global Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer of the Coca Cola company. ? And?Zach Tarvin,?Creative Technology Director of Golin, recipient of the Bayard Rustin Change Agent Award, will be mentored by Torod Neptune, Chief Communications Officer of Medtronic.? The recipients of the inaugural PRMuseum NextGen awards were nominated by their?employers and selected by a panel of judges: Steve Barrett, vice president and editorial director, Haymarket Media U.S; Christina Chan, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, Regeneron;? Ray Day, Vice Chair, Stagwell;? Carmella Glover,?President and CEO, Diversity Action Alliance;? Kim Sample, president, PR Council;? Barby K. Siegel, Global CEO, Zeno Group;? Shelley Spector, co-founder and CEO, PRMuseum;? Oscar Suris, Chief Communications Officer, Duke Energy;? Chuck Wallington, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Cone Health; Teneshia Jackson-Warner, founder and CEO, EGAMI Group.

We've come a long way from counting clips. Now, as we enter the Age of AI, we're faced with the biggest challenge of a century: measuring results in this new, unchartered territory. Learn the latest strategies from these two experts at this year's #PRSAICON, Oct. 15-17 in Anaheim!

?? Even though it's been roughly 10 days since the event, we’re still invigorated by the amazing energy and the inspiring interactions between the next generation of talent and today’s industry legends -it was a powerful reminder of the vibrant future of our industry. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the birthday bash celebrating Patrick Ford, Bill Imada, and Patrice Tanaka, and for supporting our fundraiser for the Museum of Public Relations! Your presence made the evening truly memorable and helped us achieve a fantastic outcome for a cause we’re all passionate about. We’re excited for all the celebrations and events ahead, and we deeply appreciate your ongoing support and enthusiasm. Here’s to many more moments of connection and inspiration! Special thanks to Corey duBrowa for hosting us! Sabrina N. Browne Shelley Spector Barry Spector Dick Martin #Networking #IndustryLegends #NextGen #PublicRelations #Fundraiser #MuseumOfPublicRelations

Thank you to all who joined us for an unforgettable Birthday Bash and Fundraiser—an evening celebrating industry luminaries Patrick Ford, Bill Imada, and Patrice Tanaka, while bridging generations of PR professionals. A special thanks to Corey duBrowa for hosting us and bringing the party to life on Burson's NYC roof deck. From everyone at the Museum: Thank YOU for being part of this remarkable event. Photos: Ryosuke Hoshiyama

Counting down the days to Patrick Ford's Birthday Party at the Museum of Public Relations in NYC on Monday. Celebrating Pat, Patrice Tanaka, and Bill Imada, while giving back to the #communications #publicrelations industry is my type of party! I am sure this will be the #BursonPerson Burson event of the year, and I'm looking forward to catching up with my former colleagues. Will I see you there? prmu.se/bday

One week away from the biggest birthday bash our industry has ever seen! ?? Join me at the Museum of Public Relations’ celebration for Patrice Tanaka, Bill Imada and Patrick Ford next week on Monday, July 15 at 3WTC. Each are exceptional leaders who have dedicated decades to shaping and advancing the #publicrelations industry. I’ve had the pleasure of calling these leaders my colleagues, mentors, and sponsors over the years. ?? Patrice, your unwavering commitment to mentorship helped me discover my life’s purpose beyond my career. Today, I’ve made a measurable difference in the fight to #endperiodpoverty. ?? Bill, you’re an influential leader whose strategic insights and dedication have transformed the landscape of our industry. You have inspired me and countless others to follow in your footsteps. ?? Pat, you have been an advocate and ally from the day we met at legacy Burson-Marsteller. Your passion for our profession extends from the boardroom to the classroom, and we are all grateful for your words of wisdom. Next week, we celebrate three industry titans at the event of the summer! C-Suite leaders, PR movers and shakers, and rising stars will be in attendance. Purchase your ticket and support the museum below: ? Professional: prmu.se/bday ? Intern or Young Professional: prmu.se/bday-student