Ellen East, executive vice president and chief communications officer for Time Warner Cable, will address students tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. and deliver the 15th Koten Distinguished Lecture.
East’s lecture, “Is this the golden age for public relations?” will be in Reese Phifer, Room 216, said Bruce K. Berger, professor of advertising and public relations and board member of The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations.
The Koten Distinguished Lecture aims to introduce students to distinguished professionals of various backgrounds, Berger said.
“[East] will probably talk about public relations as it pertains to our world today, the challenges that exist in public relations and possible implications for the field,” Berger said.
East, who graduated from UA in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is sure to be a great role model for UA students, Berger said.
“She is very interactive and engaging, and I think the students will really appreciate her energy,” he said. “We use the lecture to bring in diverse leaders in the field of communications to come share their knowledge and experiences with our students. Ellen East has a very rich background in the field, and she is very recognized for her work.”
East began her job as executive vice president and chief communications officer at Time Warner Cable in 2007. Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable provider in the U.S., serving about fourteen million subscribers in twenty-eight states.
East has received various industry awards, including being named a “Woman to Watch” by Women in Cable Telecommunications. She was also awarded two Silver Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of America for her work regarding issues management and integrated communications programs.
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, located in the department of advertising and public relations, is sponsoring this event.
