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How Relevant is Your Workplace Culture?
How Relevant is Your Workplace Culture?
By Ken Kerrigan, APR
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A lot of thoughts go through my mind as I think back on 9-11. Confusion, shock, fear, sadness... they are all at the top of the list. But so, too, is…
A lot of thoughts go through my mind as I think back on 9-11. Confusion, shock, fear, sadness... they are all at the top of the list. But so, too, is…
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President Elect
PRSA-NY
- Present 10 months
The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is one of the oldest, largest, and most prominent public relations Chapters in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, it offers top-level development, networking, mentoring, and awards. PRSA-NY serves communications professionals in agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government, as well as independent practitioners and service providers.
For 75 years, PRSA-NY has provided members with a…The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is one of the oldest, largest, and most prominent public relations Chapters in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, it offers top-level development, networking, mentoring, and awards. PRSA-NY serves communications professionals in agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government, as well as independent practitioners and service providers.
For 75 years, PRSA-NY has provided members with a wealth of innovative professional development programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and leading-edge resources to enhance their knowledge at every stage of their careers. We also foster a community of trusted advisors and mentors through networking and special events that enhance the member experience.
Publications
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Our Future in Public Relations: A Cautionary Tale in Three Parts
Emerald Publishing
We find ourselves in a dystopian world where platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X are disintermediating traditional media channels, resulting in the loss of jobs in newsrooms, and creating an era where truth is now in the eye of the beholder. At the same time we are embracing the power of big data and analytics to tell us what business leaders should say and do. Is that the right approach or are we just taking the easy way out?
Aimed primarily at communications management…We find ourselves in a dystopian world where platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X are disintermediating traditional media channels, resulting in the loss of jobs in newsrooms, and creating an era where truth is now in the eye of the beholder. At the same time we are embracing the power of big data and analytics to tell us what business leaders should say and do. Is that the right approach or are we just taking the easy way out?
Aimed primarily at communications management professionals, Our Future in Public Relations explores whether the profession of public relations still matters today. Is PR just a new form of marketing or is it more alive and important than ever before, especially as a driver of purpose-driven organizations? In an era of fake news and diminishing trust, it’s time to ask exactly what our future in public relations will be. -
Invert Your Pyramid
PR News
A media training primer on how to ensure your message gets heard and remembered by anyone, anywhere, anytime.
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Inside Pitch: From Baseball to Bernays
Public Relations Tactics
An overview at the skills needed to truly succeed in public relations and what we may be missing as we search for candidates to fill the talent void today.
Courses
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Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
HarvardX
Honors & Awards
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2020 Silver Anvil Award - B2B
PRSA
B2B Events and Observances: Tork Takes Back the Lunch Break
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PR Week Best in Financial Communications
PR Week
Launch of Experian Boost
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2020 SABRE Award Winner - Financial Services
Provoke Media
Experian Boost: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
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PR Week 2020 Nominee (B2B Marketing)
PR Week
Tork: Tork Takes Back the Lunch Break
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2019 Media Relations Campaign of the Year - Financial Services
Bulldog Reporter
Media relations campaign for launch of Experian Boost, an innovative platform from Experian that can instantly increase credit scores and provide financial inclusion for millions.
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2019 Financial Services Campaign of the Year
American Business Awards
Awarded the Stevie for excellence in launching Experian Boost.
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Teaching Excellence Award
New York University
Recognized by students and faculty for excellence in student growth and development.
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Big Apple Award Winner
Public Relations Society of America
SCA sets Sail with the Volvo Ocean Race.
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Silver SABRE Award Winner
The Holmes Report
Launching Ernst & Young's Advanced Security Center
Organizations
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PRSA
President-elect (PRSA-NY)
- PresentThe Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. PRSA is the principal advocate for industry excellence and ethical conduct and provides members lifelong learning opportunities and leading-edge resources to enhance professional connections and support them at every stage of their career.
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PRSSA - NYU Chapter
Faculty Advisor
- PresentThe PRSSA is a student-run organization that represents graduate students in the Public Relations and Corporate Communication (PRCC) program at New York University (NYU). The League is committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of PRCC students and provides opportunities for students to engage with industry-leading professionals, build community within NYU and with the greater New York City community, and access exclusive resources that help further their careers as the next…
The PRSSA is a student-run organization that represents graduate students in the Public Relations and Corporate Communication (PRCC) program at New York University (NYU). The League is committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of PRCC students and provides opportunities for students to engage with industry-leading professionals, build community within NYU and with the greater New York City community, and access exclusive resources that help further their careers as the next generation of public relations professionals.
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National Press Club
Associate Member
- PresentThe National Press Club is the World’s Leading Professional Organization for Journalists™. It serves its members through professional development activities that bolster their skills, through services that meet the changing needs of the global communications profession and through social activities that build a vital media community in Washington and around the world. The Club is where news happens in the nation’s capital and is a vigorous advocate of press freedom worldwide.
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PRSA
Tri-state Conference Co-chair; Board Member
-The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. PRSA is the principal advocate for industry excellence and ethical conduct and provides members lifelong learning opportunities and leading-edge resources to enhance professional connections and support them at every stage of their career. With nearly 30,000 members, PRSA is collectively represented by 110 Chapters and 14 Professional Interest Sections, and on…
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. PRSA is the principal advocate for industry excellence and ethical conduct and provides members lifelong learning opportunities and leading-edge resources to enhance professional connections and support them at every stage of their career. With nearly 30,000 members, PRSA is collectively represented by 110 Chapters and 14 Professional Interest Sections, and on nearly 375 college and university campuses through its student organization, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
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PageUp!
Member
-Page Up is a membership organization for senior communications executives who report to Page Society members and are considered to be on the path to be CCOs or public relations agency heads. Founded in 2013, there are currently 250 members in the program worldwide.
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