Episode 36: Happy Anniversary #MeToo (Feat. Matt Harrington)

About the Episode

Anniversaries give us cause to stop and reflect on a specific moment in our life. Some can be good, others bad – but all cause us to pause. Lee and Matt Harrington celebrate the one-year anniversary of the #MeToo Movement today and look forward to a more diverse future both for the individuals directly affected and the business world at large.

Key Takeaways

Transformation of our PR industry which builds on our heritage; it’s an extraordinary time for PR
How to advance your career in the PR industry
How earned-led programming is centering the most successful marketing campaigns
The big wins of the past are the START of the campaign today
Being curious is an active skill
Be Curious! Raise your hand! Don’t expect your manager to be a mind-reader!

Resources

News Literacy Project
Edelman’s 2018 Earned Brand – Global Report
2018 Edelman Trust Barometer
The Classic Stage Company in New York
The Bright Sessions Podcast
The Power by Naomi Alderman

About Matt

Matthew Harrington the Global Chief Operating Officer oversees operations for Edelman, a leading global communications marketing firm. Matthew is a specialist in corporate positioning and reputation management, working with some of the worlds largest and most complex organizations. A graduate of Denison University, where he serves on the Board of Trustees, he has chaired the Board of Directors for the PR Council, and serves on the boards of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the Classic Stage Company, and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communications Board of Advisors.

About the host:

lee

Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte, a national PR & Digital Communications Firm, is on the PR Council’s Board of Directors.

An acclaimed communication strategist, she’s known for her practical solutions to big problems. She founded Double Forte in 2002, after learning the ropes at The Weber Group, MSL/LA, and WeberShandwick, she also served 5 years as VP, Communications & Customer Service at SEGA. She founded Double Forte in 2002 and hasn’t looked back since.

Lee’s the author of two business leadership books, Millennials & Management and The Boomerang Principle. She is also the host of the career advice podcast MillennialMinded.