A Look at the Diversity and Public Relations Effects following the 2008 United States Presidential Election and Manny Ruiz is joined by panelists that include Howard University Professor Peggy Lewis and more

General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz discusses Auto Industry Perceptions following his Making a Connection Remarks to the PRSA 2008 International Conference, where he stated that communications is all about making a connection and he share some of the communicaion tactics he hs learnd over the years.

Finding and Working with Ethnic Media is the topic with guests Anthony D. Advincula of New America Media, Sandy Close of American News Service and Sandip Roy, host of the New American Media produced radio radio show UpFront

Brandy Shapiro-Babin previews the 2008 PRSA International Conference being held in Detroit, with guests that include Jeffrey Julin, APR, the current chair and chief executive officer of the Public Relations Society of America, who highlights the highly anticipated keynotes and sessions, plus comments on the appointment of incoming PRSA Chair Michael Cherenson.

Lou Capozzi, chairman emeritus of Publicis Public Relations and Corporate Communications Group, previews his keynote presentation on Restoring America's Connections with the World

Finally, Penelope Trunk, expert business advice columnist for the Boston Globe, author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success previews her presentation on how to become a “brazen careerist” and make your work life and personal life one happy synchronized adventure.

Discussing the latest research to see if is fact or fiction that Men in Public Relations are an Endangered Species with our panel that includes John Edelman, Rochelle Ford and Brad Mcafee or Porter Novelli

Hear about the best corporate diversity practices discussed by leading industry experts including Margaret Regan, president and CEO, of The FutureWork Institute discussing diversity strategy and tactics at a macro and micro level.

PRSA Diversity Initiative co chair Manny Ruiz speaks to panel of guests including PRSA Chair Jeff Julin, Chair Elect Mike Cherenson, Treasurer Rosanna Fiske, Former Director of Communications Mary Deming Barber, and Past Chair Rhoda Weiss

Brandy Shapiro Babin talks with Bill Murray, new president and COO of The Public Relations Society of America.

Brandy and Bill talk about Information, collaboration and engagement in the Public Relations field. They also speak about how to adapt to constant change and the two aspects of New Media: Authenticity and Immediacy.

DNA13 Vice President of Marketing Andy Church, who specializes in reputation and stakeholder management, explains what DNA 13 is as a PR Stakeholder Manager Company.

TEKGroup Director of Marketing andSales Ibrey Woodall and co-founder Steve Momorella discuss their roles in TEKGroup, an award-winning Internet software and services company that develops content management, interactive and E-business solutions for the public relations industry.