PRSA 2012 International Conference: Keynote Speakers
Join thousands of colleagues and more than 150 industry experts
At the PRSA 2012 International Conference you will not only share in the successes and experiences of public relations professionals like you, you’ll gain valuable insight from business, political and research visionaries, including:
Biz Stone, Co-Founder, Twitter
Blending Technology with Humanity

Setting the tone for the Conference is Twitter Co-Founder and Creative Director Biz Stone. The self-described “Internet entrepreneur who believes in the triumph of humanity with a little help from technology,” will deliver the opening keynote presentation on how technology continues to impact the changing communications landscape.
Tim Westergren, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Pandora
Shaping the Future of Pandora and Personalized Radio
Joining us as a keynoter is Tim Westergren, founder and chief strategy officer of Pandora. This award-winning composer will share his experience in setting Pandora’s overall strategy and vision, as well as discuss how he spends time traveling the country to connect with the tens of millions of Pandora users.
June Cotte, Ph.D., Consumer Behavioral Expert
When Will Consumers Pay to be Good?
June Cotte, Ph.D., consumer behavioral expert and associate professor of marketing at the Richard Ivey School of Business, will highlight the implications of her recent study, “When Will Consumers Pay to Be Good?” The focus of her research stems from two questions: 1.) Do consumers reward corporations for their social responsibility practices? 2.) How much?
Michael Steele, Political Analyst, MSNBC
An Expert’s Look at the 2012 Election
Elected chairman of the Republican National Committee in 2009,Michael Steele recently launched the bipartisan public affairs consultancy, Purple Nation Solutions, with Fox News contributor and former White House special counsel Lanny Davis. Steele will offer insight into the key issues shaping the 2012 election
Published: October 4, 2012 By:






