Student teams in my DePaul Leadership course last spring selected legends in public relations they wanted to know more about. I am now particularly pleased one team selected Larry Foster, although at the time I don’t think they had any idea how lucky they were to talk with a true giant in our profession before…… Continue reading Remembering Larry Foster, A PR Legend
Tag: Arthur W. Page Society
What It Takes To Be A Leader in Public Relations
Two good friends–Nick Ashooh and Maril MacDonald–were honored last week by the Arthur W. Page Society for their service and leadership in public relations. Their acceptance remarks during the organization’s 30th anniversary conference in Boston provide current and future PR pros with important insights into what it takes to become a leader in our profession.…… Continue reading What It Takes To Be A Leader in Public Relations
Arthur Page’s 7 Leadership Principles for Current and Future PR Professionals
Q. One of the guest lecturers in my class mentioned the Arthur Page Society several times during his talk, and my professor says the organization is something I should aspire to. From the Page website, I can’t determine how you become a member and what they do. I see you’re a member, so please let me know…… Continue reading Arthur Page’s 7 Leadership Principles for Current and Future PR Professionals
Tom Martin and Margery Kraus: Our Profession’s Shining Lights of Service and Leadership
Congratulations to Thomas R. Martin and Margery Kraus, recipients last night of the prestigious Arthur W. Page Society awards for Distinguished Service and Hall of Fame. The Page Society is comprised of corporate chief communications officers, major agency CEOs and leading PR academics. Tom Martin, Executive-in-Residence at the College of Charleston, received the Distinguished Service Award at the Page Society’s…… Continue reading Tom Martin and Margery Kraus: Our Profession’s Shining Lights of Service and Leadership
A Seasoned Pro Offers 3 Important Points for the Future of Public Relations
Peter Debreceny The Arthur W. Page Society’s Distinguished Service Award has always been near and dear to me. Receiving it four years ago was an especially rewarding experience. So I was particularly pleased this week to applaud the 2010 award recipient, long-time friend Peter Debreceny. During his acceptance remarks, Peter discussed three points that are important to the future of…… Continue reading A Seasoned Pro Offers 3 Important Points for the Future of Public Relations
CEOs Tell How to Go from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’ as a Public Relations Professional
Irene Rosenfeld Andrea Jung Public relations isn’t discussed much in public by CEOs and business leaders, so it was refreshing and reassuring to hear two of the best Fortune 500 CEOs discuss how PR helps them achieve their business goals. Speaking at the recent Arthur W. Page Society Spring Conference in New York, Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and CEO…… Continue reading CEOs Tell How to Go from ‘Good’ to ‘Great’ as a Public Relations Professional
Should You Consider Non-Profits?
Tom Nicholson When starting my career I was told to avoid working for a not-for-profit organization. “Once there you will never escape the non-profit world and the experience doesn’t count in corporate America.” That strong caution may have been appropriate at one time, but may be far too harsh today. One of the best…… Continue reading Should You Consider Non-Profits?
Career Capsule: Steve Harris
Steve Harris is retiring for the second time from the top PR job at General Motors Corporation. Two years ago, Steve received the prestigious Arthur W. Page Society Hall of Fame Award and delivered an insightful and humorous speech about his phenomenal career. Steve’s Career Capsule below underscores why he is considered the auto industry’s…… Continue reading Career Capsule: Steve Harris