Betsy Plank

Betsy Plank
Born(1924-04-03)April 3, 1924
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DiedMay 23, 2010(2010-05-23) (aged 86)
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
OccupationPublic relations

Betsy Ann Plank (3 April 1924–23 May 2010)[1] is commonly referred to as the first lady of public relations.[2][3] In her 63-year-long career, she achieved many first in public relations leadership positions for women.[1][2]

The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication recognized her as a "PR pioneer... and champion of public relations education".[4] The New York Times referred to her as "a true trailblazer in the field of public relations".[2]

  1. ^ a b Jensen, Trevor (May 25, 2010). "Betsy Plank, 1924-2010: Public relations leader". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Kelly, Kathleen; Cristina Proano Beazley (2005). Robert L. Heath (ed.). Betsy Plank (First ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. pp. 622–624. ISBN 0-7619-2733-6.
  3. ^ "Betsy Plank (Obituary)". The New York Times. May 26, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  4. ^ The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication. "Betsy Plank". Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2013.