Last second shots, fan excitement, the media frenzy, team wins and upsets—yes, this is one of my favorite times of the year, professionally and personally. It’s also one of the most exciting times in college sports. It’s commonly referred to as March Madness. The games show us the best talent; the best team spirit; and of course, the best game plans of the season. It is college basketball at its best.
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Editor’s note: In celebration of Black History Month in February, PRSA invited prominent public relations professionals to offer their views and ideas for achieving greater racial and ethnic diversity in the profession as well as what Black History Month means to them. A compilation of previous PRSA Black History Month blog posts can be found here.
As we look to increase the number of African Americans who work in the public relations profession, can employee resource groups (ERGs) help with our diversity efforts?
Editor’s note: In celebration of Black History Month in February, PRSA invited prominent public relations professionals to offer their views and ideas for achieving greater racial and ethnic diversity in the profession as well as what Black History Month means to them. A compilation of previous PRSA Black History Month blog posts can be found here.
“Diversity” Media – Yes, this is a real term that folks use in the PR industry. There’s nothing really wrong with the label – per say. I often find it comical when professionals say that they are having a hard time reaching or connecting with this group on behalf of their clients.
Editor’s note: In celebration of Black History Month in February, PRSA invited prominent public relations professionals to offer their views and ideas for achieving greater racial and ethnic diversity in the profession as well as what Black History Month means to them. A compilation of previous PRSA Black History Month blog posts can be found here.
The latest Census data tell us that 37 percent of America’s population is non-white. At the same time, minority representation across American news rooms and within the public relations profession is said to be around 13 percent.
Editor’s note: In celebration of Black History Month in February, PRSA invited prominent public relations professionals to offer their views and ideas for achieving greater racial and ethnic diversity in the profession as well as what Black History Month means to them. A compilation of previous PRSA Black History Month blog posts can be found here.
When asked if I might be interested in producing a Black History Month piece for this blog I immediately accepted.
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