PR Leaders Raise Grade to “B-” in the Plank Center’s Report Card 2021
Did the pandemic and social turmoil drive improved performance? For the first time since the biennial Leadership Report Card was launched in 2015, the grade for overall performance rose to B-.
THE PLANK CENTER NAMES ITS 2022 MILESTONES IN MENTORING HONOREES
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations will honor six influential public relations professionals at its 12th Milestones in Mentoring Gala, at 6 p.m. CT on Nov. 3, 2022, at the Union League Club of Chicago.
PRESS RELEASE: The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Announces New Brand Identity | Rebrand Marks Future-Focused Change for the Center
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.
Press Release: Trends and challenges revealed in new book about women and leadership in public relations
Advancement 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.
The first study to examine the state of public relations in Canada and the United States found trust is the most crucial issue. Read more
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North American Communication Monitor
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.
Public relations leaders define leadership in public relations, success factors, and how to set yourself apart from the competition. Their paths to success remind us to keep learning, dreaming and, of course, leading. Find your inspiration.
PR Leaders Raise Grade to “B-” in the Plank Center’s Report Card 2021
Did the pandemic and social turmoil drive improved performance? For the first time since the biennial Leadership Report Card was launched in 2015, the grade for overall performance rose to B-.
In Case You Missed It – LGBTQ Rights on the Line: The Role of Communicators in Advocating for Equality
By Trinity Hunter | June 30, 2022
As we come to the end of the month, we would be remiss without acknowledging the existence and subsequent importance of Pride Month. An annual recognition during the month of June, Pride Month recognizes and uplifts members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
