CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision®
(NYSE: CISN) today announced that Mark Weiner, Chief Insights Officer at Cision,
has received the prestigious Jack Felton
Medal for Lifetime Achievement for contributions in the
advancement of research, measurement and evaluation in public
relations and corporate communication. This yearly award given by
The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) recognizes individuals who
epitomize the philosophic perspectives of Jack Felton, former CEO of IPR who valued
research and measurement in the advancement of public relations as
a profession. Weiner will receive the award at the IPR Annual
Distinguished Lecture and Awards Dinner on November 28, 2018 in New York City.
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"The high esteem in which I hold the honor is underscored by my
personal and professional admiration for Jack Felton. I'm grateful to the Institute for
Public Relations for recognizing my lifetime commitment to our
profession," said Weiner. "I am particularly obliged to my
colleagues and the clients we serve, from whom I continue to
learn."
Weiner joined Cision through the company's acquisition of PRIME
Research, where he was CEO Americas. As Chief Insights Officer,
Weiner will be focused on helping position and drive Cision's
outstanding services offerings via Cision Insights, including
human-based analysis and machine learning. Weiner brings to Cision
his years of experience and steadfast record of helping brands
demonstrate a positive return on their investment in corporate and
brand communications.
Weiner is a prolific author, lecturer and thought leader in the
public relations and corporate communications profession. His book
titles include "Unleashing the Power of PR: A Contrarian's Guide to
Marketing and Communication" published by John Wiley & Sons.
His latest whitepaper entitled "Earned Media Uprising: Power PR
With A True Approach To Measurement."
"Mark is a truly accomplished leader in our industry, with a
range of diverse and impactful achievements from the brand side,
agency side and the technology side," said Kevin Akeroyd, Cision CEO. "We are pleased to
have him as part of the Cision family."
Weiner is a member of the Arthur Page Society and sits on the
Board of Directors for the Institute for Public Relations, for whom
he leads its Commission on Measurement and Evaluation. He is a
trustee of the Museum of Public Relations and a member of the
University of Florida's Public
Relations Advisory council.
About Cision
Cision Ltd. (NYSE : CISN ) is a leading global provider of
earned media management software and services to public relations
and marketing communications professionals. Cision's software
allows modern communicators to target key influencers, distribute
strategic content, track and measure meaningful impact through text
and images. Cision has over 4,000 employees with offices in 15
countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more
information about its award-winning products and services,
including the Cision Communications Cloud®, visit
www.cision.com.
Media Contacts:
U.S.
Laura Roman
Director of Corporate Communications, Cision
CisionPR@cision.com
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