Public Relations and Communications Association

Media Savvy Awards adds Best Sustainability Communications category

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Bao Media has added a Best Sustainability Communications category to its annual Media Savvy Awards, which recognise Singaporean and Malaysian business leaders for excellent traditional - and new media skills.

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  • SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR, May 16, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Hong Bao Media has added a Best Sustainability Communications category to its annual Media Savvy Awards, which recognise Singaporean and Malaysian business leaders for excellent traditional - and new media skills.
  • This year's Hong Bao Media Savvy Awards are again supported by the Asia-Pacific Association of Communications Directors (APACD) and Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), as well as new supporter, ACN Newswire.
  • - Keith Morrison, Director of Marketing & Communications at Black & Veatch and President, Asia-Pacific Association of Communications Directors
    - Shruti Gupta, Former Chief of Marketing Communication, Cashify.in
    The new category this year, Best Sustainability Communications, is in addition to the existing criteria Best Broadcast Interview, Best Online Interview and Best Hybrid Presentation.
  • Media Savvy Award convenor Mark Laudi said: "We have added the Best Sustainability Communications category this year, in recognition of the many corporate spokespeople who talk about their organisations ESG initiatives without greenwashing.

Press release - MEPs call on Kosovo and Serbia to normalise relations

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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In two reports adopted on Wednesday, MEPs urge Serbia and Kosovo to engage in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and secure without delay a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of relations based on the principle of mutual recognition.

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  • In two reports adopted on Wednesday, MEPs urge Serbia and Kosovo to engage in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and secure without delay a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of relations based on the principle of mutual recognition.
  • MEPs stress the importance of aligning with the EU’s common foreign and security policy , especially with regards to Russia's war against Ukraine.
  • Serbia must align with the EU's external relations, continue domestic reforms and normalise relations with Pristina.
  • I genuinely hope that the Ohrid Agreement will deliver benefits for Kosovo and contribute to a further normalisation of relations with Serbia.”
    Contacts:
    Snježana KOBEŠĆAK SMODIŠPress Officer

Ruder Finn Elevates Atul Sharma to CEO of Ruder Finn India & Head Middle East, Signaling New Ruder Finn Expansion Efforts in the Middle East Region

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, today announced the expansion of Atul Sharma's role as CEO of Ruder Finn India, which comprises Ruder Finn India and RF Thunder India.

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  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications agency, Ruder Finn, today announced the expansion of Atul Sharma's role as CEO of Ruder Finn India, which comprises Ruder Finn India and RF Thunder India.
  • "We are delighted to appoint Atul as the CEO of Ruder Finn India and Head of our new ventures in the Middle East," said Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO, "RF India's transformative growth has been led by a strong leadership team under Atul.
  • Atul has been leading the charge on consulting for our clients on emerging technologies with the growing team in India.
  • Sharma joined Ruder Finn Asia in 2018 as Managing Director, Vice President of Ruder Finn India, responsible for overall management and operations, and establishing Ruder Finn as a major player in the India market.

Ken Kerrigan Joins The Bliss Group as Co-Leader, Professional Services Practice

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Leading-edge marketing communications agency The Bliss Group announced the appointment of Ken Kerrigan as Senior Vice President and co-leader of the firm’s Professional Services Practice Group.

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  • Leading-edge marketing communications agency The Bliss Group announced the appointment of Ken Kerrigan as Senior Vice President and co-leader of the firm’s Professional Services Practice Group.
  • In this role, Ken will share responsibility with Keri Toomey for spearheading public relations and communications programs for professional services clients, driving growth, and overseeing strategic counsel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230112005219/en/
    Ken Kerrigan Joins The Bliss Group as Co-Leader, Professional Services Practice (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Our firm started in professional services 47 years ago, and it has remained a priority ever since,” said Bob Pearson, CEO of The Bliss Group.
  • He holds a master’s degree in Communications Management from the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas South Coast Plaza-Style! Enjoy Beautiful Holiday Décor, Fabulous New Stores, Gifts for Every Wish, Michelin Star Dining, and Much, Much, More

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

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  • To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.
  • "On the first day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Knife Pleat earned a coveted Michelin star last year, and again for 2023.
  • "On the second day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    "On the third day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    The 90-foot tree by the Westin South Coast Plaza, the exclusive Louis Vuitton Holiday Tree in Jewel Court, and the international Santa Tree in Macy's Home Store Wing.
  • "On the ninth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Can you spot Santa's reindeer taking flight atop Santa’s Mountain in Carousel Court?

PRSA Chicago Expands Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship for 2023

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Chicago), one of the country's largest chapters, is proud to open applications for the third annual Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship. Established in 2020, the initiative was created to grow the pipeline of upcoming multicultural talent in the field of public relations and communications.

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  • New this year, PRSA Chicago has expanded the Diversity Fellowship Program and will award four individual scholarships in the amount of $2,500.
  • The award will also include a summer internship at a Chicago agency affiliated with PRSA Chicago.
  • By providing financial assistance and employment opportunities, PRSA Chicago aims to attract, train and retain people of color to the practice of public relations and communications.
  • The Diversity Fellowship pays tribute to the meaningful contributions of Michelle Flowers Welch, an award-winning expert in the field of multicultural communications.

Willow Lake Métis Nation CEO Awarded for Innovation

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Justin Bourque is the recipient of the Junior Achievement (JA) Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame 2022 "Innovator" Award.

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  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2022) - Justin Bourque, CEO of Willow Lake Mtis Nation in Anzac, Alberta, was awarded the JA Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame "Innovator" Award at the non-profit's annual gala dinner in Edmonton yesterday evening.
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation CEO Justin Bourque, recipient of the Junior Achievement Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame 2022 Innovator Award.
  • As CEO of Willow Lake Mtis Nation, a citizen, and a father, it's a responsibility I do not take lightly."
  • Willow Lake Mtis Nation (WLMN) is a Mtis community whose citizens now mostly reside in the community of Anzac, Alberta.

PRCA MENA Welcomes Luna pr as Members

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Dubai, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Relations and Communications Association Middle East and North Africa (PRCA MENA) has today announced global award-winning PR and marketing agency Luna PR as its latest corporate member.

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  • Dubai, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Public Relations and Communications Association Middle East and North Africa (PRCA MENA) has today announced global award-winning PR and marketing agency Luna PR as its latest corporate member.
  • Head of PRCA EMEA General Manager Monika Fourneaux MPRCA said:
    Its a pleasure to welcome Luna PR one of the industrys trailblazers in the crypto and blockchain space to the PRCA.
  • Luna PR CEO and Founder Nikita Sachdev MPRCA said:
    Were thrilled to be joining the PRCA as members.
  • The PRCA was founded in London in 1969 and launched PRCA MENA in 2016 with the aim of raising standards in PR and communications.

Growing in the Name of the Lord: Wellness from Spirit to Practice

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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"Part of holding self-improvement over one's life is about growing in all aspects of life, and to UHSM, this means growing in one's mind, body, and soul through balance, love, and grace.

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  • "Part of holding self-improvement over one's life is about growing in all aspects of life, and to UHSM, this means growing in one's mind, body, and soul through balance, love, and grace.
  • "The best way to attend to self-care and self-improvement month is to practice grace and patience in your life: everyone around us has extra weight on their shoulders.
  • While offering preventative and proactive healthcare perks is important, UHSM and its members also value regular, yearly steps, such as wellness visits and physicals.
  • UHSM members can also access care through nearly one million doctors, hospitals and specialists in the First Health PPO Network.

Rinat Akhmetov Foundation's Museum of Civilian Voices Offers Resources on Ukrainian Experiences Throughout the Invasion by Russia

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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KYIV, Ukraine, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation's Museum of Civilian Voices, the largest collection of firsthand accounts from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression, offers all resources from archive. The Museum has collected over 30,000 firsthand stories that share the impact of the invasion through interviews, pictures, and videos. The Museum is now sharing such resources and stories with anyone researching the war, documenting the tragedies, reporting on the circumstances, and wanting to learn about the personal impacts of the invasion.

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  • KYIV, Ukraine, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation 's Museum of Civilian Voices, the largest collection of firsthand accounts from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression, offers all resources from archive.
  • The Museum has collected over 30,000 firsthand stories that share the impact of the invasion through interviews, pictures, and videos.
  • To learn more about the Museum of Civilians voices, visit: https://civilvoicesmuseum.org/en
    About the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation:
    The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation has provided relief and life-saving resources to the most vulnerable Ukrainians during the invasion.
  • Today, the Foundation implements three large-scale programs: Rinat Akhmetov - Saving Lives, Rinat Akhmetov Here to Help, and Rinat Akhmetov for Children.