Twenty-five years after September 11, leaders from across the communication community share the memories, people and lessons that have stayed with them.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Fred Garcia goes deeper on leadership, mentorship and the responsibility communicators have to help shape the next generation of our profession.

Helio Fred Garcia reflects on Gloria Steinem’s legacy not only as a feminist icon, but as part of a much longer struggle for equality, justice and the fundamental idea that everyone deserves a seat at the table.

In the first of a two-part CommPRO conversation, Helio Fred Garcia reflects on his 43-year relationship with James E. Lukaszewski, the lessons behind Influencing Leaders and why real influence has far less to do with getting a seat at the table than with becoming someone a leader trusts when the stakes are high.

CommPRO asked leading communication executives to reflect on the lessons Dolly Parton leaves us about authenticity, trust, leadership and the enduring power of knowing exactly who you are. 

CommPRO launches The Trusted Advisor Initiative with an excerpt from Jim Lukaszewski and Helio Fred Garcia’s Influencing Leaders, challenging one of the profession’s most persistent ideas: that communication leaders need to earn a “seat at the table.”

In this thought-provoking opinion piece, Helio Fred Garcia examines how political rhetoric, misinformation, and attacks on expertise can shape public perception and why communicators have a responsibility to recognize and challenge disinformation.

Today we're celebrating a few of the friends whose wisdom, collaboration, and friendship have helped make CommPRO more than a publication. They've helped make it a community.

We explore how the Venezuela raid offers a powerful lesson for communicators on why crisis communication must be guided by clear strategy, not just well-executed tactics.

PRSA NY launches an end-of-year survey to shape a more innovative, future-focused 2026 Big Apple Awards.

CommPRO celebrates 15 years by reflecting on the PR challenges of 2010 and the bold opportunities shaping communications today.

As the industry shifts, the PRSA-NY 2025 Big Apple Award honorees embody the leadership, ethics and innovation needed to guide it forward.

Discover how the communications industry is embracing freedom, responsibility, and purpose in a rapidly changing media landscape.

As we honor Memorial Day, CommPRO reflects on the year’s defining stories that reshaped communication, leadership, and trust.

In this episode of the PR Masters Podcast, host Art Stevens interviews Helio Fred Garcia, a renowned public relations expert with experience in crisis management, reputation building, and ethical communications.

Insights on the implications of Meta’s policy changes on misinformation, brand safety, and the evolving landscape of social media communication from industry leaders.

Neil Foote warns that Meta's new content strategy could open the floodgates to unchecked hate speech and misinformation online.

Discover how industry leaders are coming together to tackle Meta’s misinformation dilemma in CommPRO’s groundbreaking Communications Town Hall.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with CommPRO as we reflect on a year of innovation, collaboration, and the community that drives the communications industry forward!

Discover how the 2024 election was shaped by narrative battles, communication missteps, and what it means for the future of political strategy.