Columbus, OH – [AUGUST 2, 2022] The IPREX Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee today launched a new webinar to attract diverse college students, graduates, and job seekers to the PR and communications industry. In the ever-evolving field, IPREX and its member agencies are building and sustaining a welcoming culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are prioritized, practiced, and measured.

“The pandemic created chaos in the workplace, leading to a rapid move to remote working and the great resignation,” said Heidi Otway, APR, CPRC, IPREX DE&I Committee Chair and President of SalterMitchell PR.  “Our industry was not immune. Through the DE&I Committee, we’ve created a resource to attract and retain diverse talent to our industry by showcasing IPREX member agencies, highlighting their work, and sharing insights about working in an agency. The webinar features people with different lived experiences who have built successful careers in the PR and communications industry.”

IPREX is a $508 million network of public relations (PR) and communications agencies with more than 1,100 communications professionals in over 100 global markets.

The webinar features IPREX industry leaders presenting their experiences and providing emerging public relations professionals with a clear understanding of what working in and building a career the industry looks like. The webinar experts include: Heidi Otway, SalterMitchell PR (IPREX DE&I Chair); David C. Rudd, Rudd Resources; Paulo Acuna, Olmstead Williams Communications; Brie Adderley, Nyhus & DH.

IPREX partner agencies are made up of strategic thinkers, storytellers, and brand builders. Both agencies and their clients thrive when creativity, energy and fresh ideas come together.

The webinar is available here: https://youtu.be/Llu0fmyvAHI.

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About IPREX: IPREX is a $508 million network of communication agencies. IPREX has more than 1,100 communications professionals in more than 100 markets globally. Our locations are overseen by local senior leaders who take a highly active role and interest in client success.  IPREX is the tenth-largest communication group as ranked by The Holmes Report in its survey of public relations holding companies and global networks.

IPREX member agencies recognize the importance of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and workforce. We intentionally support them by providing resources and best practices that address race, age, and gender to ensure they commit to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) with action and intention.

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