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All-Star Global Agency Panel Tackles What's New, Next and Best In Public Relations at 2019 PRSA International Conference

Jun. 24, 2019

Executives from BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), Hotwire, W2O and Zeno Group Headline Featured Session on Monday, Oct. 21

NEW YORK, June 24, 2019 – The 2019 PRSA International Conference, taking place Oct. 20-22 in San Diego, will feature a keynote discussion headlined by executives from premier global communications agencies, it was announced today by PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. The Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for communications professionals to enhance their knowledge and skill sets, navigate change and advance their careers.

Attendees will have access to more learning opportunities than ever before, including 100+ professional development sessions hosted by speakers from around the globe and representing a diverse range of industries. The program will also include 10 keynote presentations from influential newsmakers such as Bob WoodwardFrank X. Shaw and Laura Ling, among others, peer networking events and expansive exhibition hall.

Panelists sharing their insights, experiences and predictions on Monday, Oct. 21 include:

  • Jennifer Gottlieb, President, W2O Group
  • Jim Joseph, Global President, BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe)
  • Heather Kernahan, President, North America & Australia, Hotwire
  • Barby Siegel, CEO, Zeno Group

“We’re pleased to welcome this esteemed panel to PRSA’s International Conference,” said Debra Peterson, APR, 2019 PRSA Chair. “Communications professionals need to stay abreast of what’s trending, what to expect and best practices in communications. We have assembled a team uniquely qualified to share their expert views and provide attendees with valuable information they can put to use immediately. We look forward to an engaging conversation on how the industry is navigating the ever-changing communications landscape.”

More information about the 2019 PRSA International Conference is available here.

Media interested in covering the Conference should send requests to PRSACommunications@prsa.org.

About PRSA
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. Founded in 1948, PRSA is the principal advocate for industry excellence and ethical conduct and provides members lifelong learning opportunities and leading-edge resources to enhance professional connections and support them at every stage of their career. With more than 30,000 members, PRSA is collectively represented in all 50 states by 110 Chapters and 14 Professional Interest Sections, and on nearly 375 college and university campuses through its student organization, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). For more information, please visit www.prsa.org.

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Rod Granger
(212) 460-0307
rod.granger@prsa.org

A 2x2 mosaic of the four panelist involved in the PRSA 2019 International Conference Global Agency Panel

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Karen Mateo  
Chief Communications Officer
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Rod Granger  
Director, Content and Integrated Communications
(212) 460-0307