Diversity and Inclusion have long been topics of conversation in the PR/Communication profession. Despite numerous initiatives, many feel — and data suggest — that our ranks don’t adequately reflect the society in which we live.
And now comes the era of convergence — an era that will be the most prosperous in our profession’s history, but only if we can attract people with the requisite new talents and perspectives.
What happens when the Diversity and Convergence imperatives collide? Have we entered a time of “Conversity?” What exactly are we trying to achieve, and what do we do next?
These and other pressing questions will be on the table at the 25th Annual Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium.
Program:
6:00 p.m. – Check-in and Networking Reception, Annenberg East Lobby
7:00 p.m. – Panel Presentation, Annenberg Auditorium
Panelists:
Nelson Fernandez, Chairman North America, Managing Director/NY, APCO Worldwide
Kimberly Goode, Vice President/Corporate Affairs, Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co.
Bill Imada, Chairman and Chief Collaboration Officer, IW Group
Judy Johnson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Caruso Affiliated
Patricia Perez, Principal, VPE PR
Moderated by Jerry Swerling, Director of the USC Annenberg Strategic Communication and Public Relations Center
Location:
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism (ASC)
3502 Watt Way
Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Advance registration is required, however admittance to this event is FREE for current PRSA and PRSSA Members, current USC Students, Faculty and Alumni.
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