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Dear NAMIC Supporter:
We are pleased to announce Viacom's President and CEO Bob Bakish and Comcast Corporation's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David L. Cohen will serve as honorary co-chairs for our 31st Annual NAMIC Conference on Sept. 26-27 at the New York Marriott Marquis.
As a Diversity Week anchor event, this year's conference theme, "Diversity at the Speed of Change," is focusing on the rapidly revolutionary and evolutionary communications industry and offering attendees the opportunity to explore diversity and inclusion in this new business landscape.
"Multiculturalism will take center stage at our 31st Annual NAMIC Conference, especially in the era of globalization, business innovation and shifting workforce dynamics, Bob and David bring a wealth of experience and strategic vision as we prepare diversity advocates for our industry's future," says NAMIC President Eglon E. Simons.
As a reminder, if you're a non-member and attend a local NAMIC event, you can join on the spot and receive up to 10% off your NAMIC membership! Feel free to inquire at your next event. Please also see below for upcoming event registration and program deadlines:
Read. Watch. Share. Post. Like. Tweet. Retweet. Attend.
Susan Waldman
Senior Manager, Membership and Publications
NAMIC
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MOVERS AND SHAKERS
NAMIC-Atlanta names its Member of the Month -
Ruth Colombe, global marketing specialist, The Weather Channel. Colombe has also served on the board of the NAMIC-Atlanta Chapter as a Marketing Committee co-chair for two years.
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Click here to let us know how you're becoming a mover and shaker.
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The NAMIC Job Bank provides access to the best employers and most diverse candidates in the communications industry.
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