By Jane Kollmer, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center Members of PAMN are charged with building brand, reputation and thought leadership in the cancer space. This can be accomplished through earned media opportunities. In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, navigating the world of public relations and media relations—especially for the unique space that is cancer…
By Nizia Alam, Office of Communications and Public Liaison at the National Cancer Institute You have likely heard about the National Cancer Plan and maybe even attended the presentation about the plan at the 2024 NACCDO-PAMN Annual Meeting. You may even be subscribed to the National Cancer Plan Updates newsletter. But do you feel prepared to…
More than 600 attendees, speakers, sponsors and host representatives gathered in Salt Lake City for the 33rd annual NACCDO-PAMN conference hosted by the Huntsman Cancer Institute. With nine concurrent tracks, the conference offered robust content and the latest trends and tips in cancer center marketing, communications, digital strategy, physician relations and fundraising. New this year,…
Dear Colleagues and Friends, I hope this message finds you enjoying the summer season and looking forward to quality time with loved ones. It is with great humility and honor that I assume the role of PAMN Chair for the next two years. I extend heartfelt thanks to Heidi Findlay for her exceptional leadership over…
The 2016 Pulse night club mass shooting in Orlando. The 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville. The 2020 murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. The ensuing social unrest rocked our country and sparked ongoing national debate. Even as these societal shifts continue to occur, corporations and organizations that waded into the…
We’re seeking candidates for twelve open seats on the PAMN steering committee. If you’re committed to furthering your professional development and that of your fellow PAMN members, and to enhancing understanding of cancer research and care, we invite you to become a candidate for the upcoming term. It runs from July 1, 2023, to July…
The following letter was shared with PAMN members on April 22, 2024. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to the Public Affairs and Marketing Network (PAMN) of the nation’s cancer centers. We are writing to inform our valued members of a strategic adjustment to our dues. Effective July 1, 2024, the annual fee for…
Friends, the highlight of our year is almost upon us! We’re now counting down by days until we converge on Salt Lake City and the beautiful Grand America hotel for the NACCDO-PAMN annual conference. There really is no better networking experience than our annual conference. If you have yet to register, it’s not too late…
In the midst of massive societal shifts, diversity, equity and inclusion has become a key part of communications. But what if we say the wrong thing? What terms should we use or not use? Is our messaging missing the mark? Kim Clark believes communications has a key role in an institution’s DEI policies. And she’s…
Who is ready for May? This Buffalo girl right here! More daylight, flowers in bloom, no more shoveling (hopefully) and most exciting of all, our annual NACCDO-PAMN conference. The conference planning committee has been working hard for months to pull off what is sure to be another NACCDO-PAMN conference to remember. This year marks an…