Edelman Named an Official Sponsor of 2014 National Black Public Relations Conference & Career Fair

LOS ANGELES - Aug. 21, 2014 - PRLog -- The National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) today announced that Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm, has become an official sponsor of the 2014 national conference and career fair, the largest and longest-running gathering of PR pros of color, to be held on November 6-9 at The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, 999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.

With the theme, PowerPR! Equip! Adapt! Conquer!, the 2014 national conference will feature three days of inspirational keynote speakers, best-in-class interactive workshops on social media, PR & brand strategy, crisis communication, technology, metrics and measurement, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, research topics, issues in higher education, and more; TEDx-like talks focused on career readiness topics; career and business networking opportunities; and breakout discussions that address the most pressing needs and challenges of the industry. To register and receive the Early-Bird “Summer Sizzle rate of $249 which expires on September 1, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-black-public-relati....

In a statement about its sponsorship, Edelman said it is “proud to be an official sponsor of the National Black Public Relations Society’s 2014 annual conference and career fair. We champion diversity & inclusion throughout our firm and strive to create an enjoyable and equitable environment for all of our clients and employees. Our partnership with the National Black Public Relations Society is reflective of our organizational values of quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit and mutual benefits. Embedding these principles in everything we do is essential to Edelman’s goal to be the most diverse and well-respected firm in the world.”

“Edelman’s sponsorship marks the next step in a vibrant, evolving relationship between two organizations committed to finding new and emerging practices and providing insights and analytics for succeeding in an industry where the only certainty is change,” said Richelle Payne, president of the NBPRS, Inc. “We believe that collaboration is the best way to accelerate progress in the industry, and their support is an investment in the programs and issues that will move the industry forward.”

About the National Black Public Relations Society

Since its founding in 1998, the National Black Public Relations Society, Inc. has served as an advocate for black professionals in the public relations, media relations, corporate communications, investor relations, government affairs, community relations and related fields. Run by professionals for professionals, NBPRS addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages. NBPRS has chapters in the major media markets and offers peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportunities, internships, and career advancement strategies for professionals engaged in corporate, government, agency, non-profit, and private practice.  For more information, visit www.nbprs.org.  Follow us on Twitter @nbprs.

About Edelman

Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm, has more than 5,000 employees in 65 cities and affiliates in more than 35 cities. Edelman was named one of Advertising Age’s “A-List Agencies” in both 2010 and 2011, and an “Agency to Watch” in 2014; Adweek’s “2011 PR Agency of the Year;” PRWeek’s “2011 Large PR Agency of the Year;” and The Holmes Report’s “2013 Global Agency of the Year” and its 2012 “Digital Agency of the Year.” Visit www.edelman.com for more information.