CAREER INSIGHTS & ADVICE AND ARCHIVE

Why Diversity in Communications Matters and How We Can Do Better
The essence of communication lies in the connections we have with others. But how can we truly create meaningful discussions from our connections if everyone at the table looks and sounds the same? ...

Crisis Communications in the Digital Era: Strategies for Navigating the Unexpected
The immediacy that technology offers us today often has no limits. Getting a message out to an interested public is now easier than ever for anyone to do. Of course, this has brought immense advantages for companies and brands, but ...

Member Spotlight: Erica Bersin
With nearly 30 years of experience in health and science communications, Erica Bersin, President of ERO Health Communications, has dedicated her career to ensuring that critical medical and pharmaceutical information reaches the public. Her expertise spans pharmaceuticals, clinical research, corporate ...

Member Spotlight: Joanna Ruiz
Joanna Ruiz is an experienced leader in advertising and communications, dedicated to driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of brand building. As the newly appointed President of Havas Links, she brings a recharged perspective to the agency world, leveraging her ...

The Three Cs: Candor, Change, and Community with Leslie Jane Seymour
In this episode of NYWICI’s podcast, Womenheard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis reconnects with Lesley Jane Seymour, founder and CEO of CoveyClub.com. Seymour first joined our podcast in 2023—and now she’s back with updates and her trademark honesty! ...

Equal Pay Day: A Call for Change and Equity
As a black woman navigating the world of communications, the reality of Equal Pay Day feels like both a necessary reminder and a call to action. Equal Pay Day marks the day when, on average, women’s earnings have caught up ...

LEFT OUT OF HISTORY
Many years ago early in my career, I read an article about trailblazing women in mathematics, science, engineering and more that nobody had ever heard of. At the time I thought about writing a book called Left Out of History. ...

NYWICI: A Conversation with Alyssa Bernstein
I got a chance to chat with Alyssa Bernstein recently, a seasoned communications professional at TelevisaUnivision. With experience at places like ABC News, CBS, ViacomCBS/Paramount, and now TelevisaUnivision, she's seen it all and had some really practical advice for people ...

Breaking into the Communications Industry: Tips for Emerging Professionals
The communications industry is always changing and evolving, breaking into it can feel overwhelming. Whether you are a recent graduate or shifting careers, focusing on your professional identity, skill development and industry relationships will help you stand out ...

Networking 101: Building Connections in the Communications Industry
If you are a NYWICI member, chances are you are already familiar with networking. While it is a crucial part of anyone’s career growth, it can often feel scary and intimidating, causing many of us to shy away from it ...

Five Tips: Thriving in a Hybrid Work Environment
Here we are, more than a few years into the Great Hybrid Working Experiment. You would think we’d have it all figured out by now, but unsurprisingly – since this experiment involves people who are each having a unique, distinct ...

Decoding Success: How Isabel Gomez-Vidal is Shaping the Future of Business Intelligence
I am sitting across from Isabel Gomez-Vidal via Zoom when I ask her about a memorable moment or achievement in her career that she is proud of. I expect to hear about a major business deal, an industry award, or ...