It’s no secret that the late Betsy Plank was, and is, a public relations legend. Dedicating 63 years to the public relations profession, Betsy was an advocate for PR education and understood the importance of leadership, mentorship and ethics. The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has seen an outpouring of interest and support…… Continue reading Celebrating Betsy Plank’s Legacy One Day at a Time
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Building Bridges and Paying It Forward
Thanks to PRSA and publications editor Amy Jacques for running the following Q&A in the current issue of The Public Relations Strategist. I am deeply honored by the Gold Anvil Award recognition and the opportunity to share my pay-it-forward philosophy toward career and life. -RC Setting the Gold Standard: Building Bridges and Paying It Forward…… Continue reading Building Bridges and Paying It Forward
PRWeek Hall of Fame Inductees Ask the Right Questions, Mentor Others and Love Their Jobs
A week ago tonight, I shared a memorable evening with five PR leaders who were being recognized for their significant contributions to our profession. They were in New York to be inducted into the PRWeek Hall of Fame. I was there in my role as chair of the Plank Center to accept the award posthumously…… Continue reading PRWeek Hall of Fame Inductees Ask the Right Questions, Mentor Others and Love Their Jobs
Betsy’s Gift for PR Students and Pros: Great Advice
Even though she is no longer with us, I’m confident public relations pioneer Betsy Plank is watching with delight from Above today as students and professionals celebrate her 90th birthday by reflecting on her immeasurable contributions to our profession. Whenever any of us talked with Betsy, no matter how busy she might have been with…… Continue reading Betsy’s Gift for PR Students and Pros: Great Advice
Creating Your Own Legacy
When asked by PRSSA National President Brian Price to reflect on the “Legacies from Legends in Public Relations” book, two significant life revelations came to mind as I re-read the 34 essays — mortality and legacy. Mortality: Although neither Millennials nor Boomers want to think much about their mortality, I was forced to do so…… Continue reading Creating Your Own Legacy
Missing Betsy Plank
Serving as the PRSSA 2013-2014 National President, I had the privilege of attending last week’s Plank Center advisory board meeting in Chicago. Members of the board are true titans of the public relations industry, so I’ll admit that I felt a bit out of place. Nevertheless, I quickly became comfortable. The reason for my comfort…… Continue reading Missing Betsy Plank
Remembering PR Legend Betsy Plank
Betsy Plank Today is a sad day for public relations. Betsy Plank, 86, died peacefully at her Chicago home this morning. I first met Betsy at a PRSA conference 40 years ago, and she “adopted” me when I moved to Chicago 23 years ago. We communicated regularly via old-fashioned technology — letters and faxes. …… Continue reading Remembering PR Legend Betsy Plank