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International Jury Line-Up to Determine Medical Travel Media Awards 2023 Winners

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Eight-member jury includes Professor Dr. Kiranjit Kaur, Malaysia and Ilan Geva, USA, amongst other health and media experts

Key Points: 
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 7, 2023) - The Medical Travel Media Awards (MTMA) 2023, organised by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), serve to recognise and reward excellence in journalism, as well as stories shared by influencers about medical travel in Malaysia will undergo stringent judging from jurors rooted in the international and local media scene.
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    With prizes up to RM100,000, MTMA 2023 awards encompass Best Print Medical Travel Report, Best Online Medical Travel Report, Best Broadcast Medical Travel Feature, Best Medical Travel Editorial Team of the Year, Best Medical Travel Influencer and Best Medical Travel Journalist of the Year across all media platforms of print, broadcast, online and social media for both international and local media.
  • Drawing upon her substantial expertise in digital media communication, specifically social media, Dr. Izzal Asnira has consistently enriched the award's scope and recognition.
  • Finalists and winners will be announced at the MTMA 2023 Awards Presentation Ceremony , scheduled for December 14.

Cision Creates New Role to Lead AI Strategy: Appoints Antony Cousins as Executive Director for AI Strategy and Announces New AI-Driven Products and Approach for 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leading global communications and media intelligence platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Cousins as Executive Director of AI Strategy, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leading global communications and media intelligence platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Cousins as Executive Director of AI Strategy, effective immediately.
  • Notably, Cousins provided press relations for British Forces deployed in Afghanistan, worked in counterterrorism and in strategy across the Middle East during the Arab Spring or "social media revolutions."
  • In the newly created role of Executive Director for AI Strategy, Cousins will be responsible for advancing Cision's AI strategy.
  • With his first-hand communications and technology experience, Antony deeply understands the challenges and the opportunities that AI provides to the discipline of communications and media intelligence."

Cision Creates New Role to Lead AI Strategy: Appoints Antony Cousins as Executive Director for AI Strategy and Announces New AI-Driven Products and Approach for 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leading global communications and media intelligence platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Cousins as Executive Director of AI Strategy, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leading global communications and media intelligence platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Cousins as Executive Director of AI Strategy, effective immediately.
  • Notably, Cousins provided press relations for British Forces deployed in Afghanistan, worked in counterterrorism and in strategy across the Middle East during the Arab Spring or "social media revolutions."
  • In the newly created role of Executive Director for AI Strategy, Cousins will be responsible for advancing Cision's AI strategy.
  • With his first-hand communications and technology experience, Antony deeply understands the challenges and the opportunities that AI provides to the discipline of communications and media intelligence."

Boeing Names Brian Besanceney as New Communications Chief

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] today named Brian Besanceney as the company's senior vice president and chief communications officer effective September 6, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] today named Brian Besanceney as the company's senior vice president and chief communications officer effective September 6, 2022.
  • Besanceney will report to Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun and serve on the company's Executive Council.
  • Most recently, Besanceney has served as senior vice president and chief communications officer at Walmart, where he has been highly regarded for his strategic communications counsel and his effective leadership of the company's comprehensive global communications, including media, social and digital, stakeholder engagement, and events for the world's largest company.
  • Prior toWalmart,Besanceneyserved asseniorvicepresident ofpublicaffairsatWalt Disney Worldwhere heledexternal and internal communications and corporate citizenship, as well as worldwide government and industry relations forDisney'sParks & Resorts division.

BlackHouse Media announces first ever Africa PR and Comms Report

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220406005731/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220406005731/en/
    Ayeni Adekunle, CEO BlackHouse Media and founder of Africa PR and Comms Report.
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    This will be the first-ever report that will cater exclusively to the PR and communications industry within the African continent.
  • BHM Founder Ayeni Adekunle commented: Since we launched the Nigeria PR Report on January 29, 2016, we have witnessed the growth of the industry at home and abroad.
  • We hope the Africa PR and Communications report will quickly become the authoritative voice in the industry, providing insights, data, and useful information for those working here, as well as everyone outside looking in.

Caris Life Sciences Announces Appointment of Rob Clark as Chief Communications Officer

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences (Caris),a molecular science company developing and delivering technologies to revolutionize healthcare, announced today the appointment of Rob Clark as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences (Caris),a molecular science company developing and delivering technologies to revolutionize healthcare, announced today the appointment of Rob Clark as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.
  • Mr. Clark brings to Caris more than 20 years of communications, marketing and public policy experience spanning the healthcare, telecommunications and energy sectors.
  • Mr. Clark joins Caris from ExxonMobil, where he served as Head of Global Communications.
  • Prior to his time at ExxonMobil, Mr. Clark led the global corporate communications and marketing functions as Chief Communications Officer of Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology.

Mark Weiner Joins PublicRelay as Chief Insights Officer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PublicRelay , the leading communications analytics and advisory company announced the addition of industry veteran and thought leader Mark Weiner as its Chief Insights Officer.

Key Points: 
  • TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PublicRelay , the leading communications analytics and advisory company announced the addition of industry veteran and thought leader Mark Weiner as its Chief Insights Officer.
  • In this newly-created role, Weiner will be responsible for enhancing and growing PublicRelay's insights and consulting practice and accelerating delivery of advanced, data-informed analysis, insights, and guidance.
  • Prior to PublicRelay, he served for 12 years as CEO of PRIME Research before transitioning to Chief Insights Officer at Cision following its acquisition of PRIME.
  • Known for continual innovation, superior data-driven insights, and exceptional partnership, PublicRelay elevates communications data to the standards of today's C-suite leaders.

Terry Flynn, PhD, APR, FCPRS LM Receives 2021 Heather Pullen Memorial Award for Ethical Public Relations

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - For his focus on the most fundamental of ethical considerations within the public relations profession, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, the Canadian Public Relations Society has chosen Terence (Terry) Flynn, PhD, APR, FCPRS LM as the recipient of the 2021 Heather Pullen Memorial Award for Ethical Public Relations.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - For his focus on the most fundamental of ethical considerations within the public relations profession, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, the Canadian Public Relations Society has chosen Terence (Terry) Flynn, PhD, APR, FCPRS LM as the recipient of the 2021 Heather Pullen Memorial Award for Ethical Public Relations.
  • "I accept this honour in recognition of Heather, and pledge to continue promoting her vision of ethical public relations and public relations leadership in Canada.
  • Established in 2020 to honour the life and career of Heather Pullen, MCM, APR, FCPRS, the Heather Pullen Memorial Award for Ethical Public Relations was created to recognize outstanding commitment to ethical public relations.
  • Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is a not-for-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice, management and teaching of public relations and communications.

Kim Blanchette, APR, Chart. PR, FCPRS Honoured with the Canadian Public Relations Society's 2021 Philip A. Novikoff Memorial Award

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - In recognition of her significant contributions to both the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and the greater public relations profession, CPRS National has awarded Kim Blanchette, APR, Chart.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW/ - In recognition of her significant contributions to both the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and the greater public relations profession, CPRS National has awarded Kim Blanchette, APR, Chart.
  • PR, FCPRS the 2021 Philip A. Novikoff Memorial Award.
  • One of CPRS' most prestigious honours, the Novikoff Award is given annually to a member who has contributed to the enhancement of both the Society and the public relations profession overall.
  • Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is a not-for-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice, management and teaching of public relations and communications.

Jean Valin, APR, FCPRS LM and Martin Waxman, MCM, APR receive 2020 CPRS Outstanding Achievement Award

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) honoured Jean Valin, APR, FCPRS LM and Martin Waxman, MCM, APR with the 2020 CPRS Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of their work on the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' AI in PR Panel.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) honoured Jean Valin, APR, FCPRS LM and Martin Waxman, MCM, APR with the 2020 CPRS Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of their work on the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' AI in PR Panel.
  • Both men accepted the award virtually during the Society's 2020 Annual General Meeting.
  • I started researching Artificial Intelligence six years ago and joined the CIPR AI in PR Panel in 2018.
  • When presenting the Award, Victor Vrsnik, MCM, APR, FCPRS, congratulated the two senior practitioners; "Thank you Jean and Martin for your leading edge research and work on AIinPR, and for the global recognition you've attracted to CPRS.