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The Insomnia Cookie Lab was a welcomed addition to Philadelphia after a long year of restaurant and attraction closures and hiatuses. A shop, right in the heart of the Italian Market, where guests of all ages could come, design their cookie treat or milkshake, and enjoy some time with friends and family was exactly what so many - locals and tourists - needed. |
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Wednesday, July 28
4-5 p.m.
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As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, PPRA is bringing together communications experts and thought leaders to share their perspectives in this State of the Industry panel. What does the future of communications look like in our region and beyond? Which behaviors brought about by the pandemic are here to stay? As the world opens back up, what industry trends are on the horizon?
These questions and more will be answered by professionals with experience in entertainment, media relations, events, community relations, and agency work.
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Save the Date: Tuesday, October 12
On Tuesday, October 12, PPRA will officially induct Cari Feiler Bender, President of Relief Communications, LLC, into the organization’s Hall of Fame. A luncheon will be held in her honor at Franklin’s View at Franklin Square, 200 North 6th Street, Philadelphia.
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Recap of PPRA Media Panel Program:
What's NEWs in the 'Burbs & Neighborhoods?
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Our recent program offered insight and knowledge regarding social media, how the media industry landscape has shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, and best practices for public relations professionals.
Many thanks to Devon Grosso of Furia Rubel for providing a recap of our recent media panel!
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In our latest On Record PR podcast episode, Gina Rubel interviews Nydia Han about her career in journalism, her experience being an Asian American woman in the television newsroom, the #ThisIsAmerica viral video and docu-series, and the work Nydia is doing to amplify AAPI stories and advance diversity and inclusion for all traditionally marginalized and underrepresented groups. Listen today.
The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation, a Cleary Strategies client, was recently featured in Forbes for their meaningful work at the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being housed at Barnard College. In other exciting news on behalf of Cleary Strategies, Spotlight Asset Groups' CIO, Shana Sissel, recently made her debut appearance on CNBC's Fast Money.
Laura Storck has started a new position as an Associate Analyst, Paid Social at CMI Media Group.
Gregg Feistman was recently quoted in a story about sports PR on PRowly.com. Read more.
Ike Richman Communications is leading PR for Slide the Slopes at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA. It is being as the world’s largest inflatable Slip ’N Slide.
Ike Richman Communications is leading the PR for the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA, the first five-day live music and camping festival of 2021.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) took home honors in six categories in the 2021 CUPPIE Awards from CUPRAP (College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals). This follows four awards for PCOM in the American Association of College of Osteopathic Medicine's (AACOM) Excellence in Communications awards held in May.
As the United States officially recognized Juneteenth as a national holiday, PPRA Hall of Famer David Brown was a featured columnist on WHYY's website around what he learned as a co-founder of the nation's first-ever Juneteenth Challenge.
As the Diversity Advisor to the Office of the Dean of Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University, David Brown successfully completed serving as co-editor with Temple Professor Dana Saewitz in publishing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion edition of the Philadelphia Advertising Club Magazine .
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved New Jersey’s second and third offshore wind projects making it the largest combined wind project approval in U.S. history. Taft Communications secured coverage for New Jersey’s environmental, conservation, business, labor, and fishing leaders in The Philadelphia Inquirer, NJBiz, NJ.com, NJ Spotlight, Engineering News-Record, ROI-NJ and Asbury Park Press, applauding the announcement.
Tierney recently introduced the Connections Create Change workshops, a virtual series that explores best practices, shares actionable tips and tools, and connects Black-owned businesses and businesses that serve Black communities to resources and with each other. Our second workshop, "Effective Communications Strategies for your Business," will be held on Wednesday, July 21 from 2-3 pm EST.
Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr have been recognized by Lawdragon among the 2021 LAWDRAGON Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy and Consulting. Lawdragon, a legal media company, showcases and recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers and legal service providers. The 100 leaders recognized by LAWDRAGON are among the world’s most valued management, marketing, communication, and recruiting professionals by law firm leaders.
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Account Executive, Tierney
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Associate, Steegethomson Communications
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Public Relations Representative, Vanguard
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Public Relations Specialist, AmerisourceBergen
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Communications Coordinator, The Philadelphia Orchestra
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Public Relations Account Supervisor - Health Insurance Client, Brownstein
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Agency Communications Manager, Brownstein
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Thank You To Our Sponsors |
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Master of Science, Strategic and Digital Communication at Drexel University |
The swift advance of digitization is being felt in nearly all disciplines and industries, and perhaps nowhere as robustly as the field of communications. Organizations in the private, public and nonprofit sectors are seeking talented professionals with a firm grasp of communicating in the digital age.
Drexel’s Master of Science in Strategic and Digital Communication (MS-SDC) provides an outstanding foundation for communication careers in the 21st century. The program prepares you to succeed in various media environments and platforms, as well as in communication contexts that are characterized by advanced digitization.
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Thank you to PECO for their support of last month's "Implementing DEI in the Workplace" event. |
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