According to 2015 numbers by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the total number of men working in public relations and related services and advertising, 5.9 percent are African American. In this episode we speak with a PR Executive who has researched the perceptions, experiences, and possible barriers for African American males to getting into, and leading within, the field of communications.Guest: Chuck Wallington<a href='mailto:marketing@conehealth.com'>marketing@conehealth.com</a> Link to Ken Chenault address to Barron’s Tech Conference <a href='https://bit.ly/2HAhl2B'>https://bit.ly/2HAhl2B</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dougv">Support the show</a>

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Why Are There So Few African American Males in Public Relations?

We tell stories.... stories about Public Relations and Marketing that will inspire your career in PR.Public Relations is evolving rapidly, and this is where you’ll find thoughtful and concise interviews on the latest insights, ideas, and approaches with PR experts all over the world. And straight up, you may not agree with all of them. Neither do we. The point is these are perspectives and ideas that need to be talked about.From authentic storytelling, to harnessing the power of AI to innovative media relations and crisis communications, to adopting more behavioral science communications strategies. And even controversial ide...