Online lecture and discussion: "How to Communicate During Difficult Times"

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents (AFC-USA) presents a workshop and discussion on "How to Communicate During Difficult Times" exclusively for foreign journalists/members: Learn insights into how brands, public figures, and governments are communicating when the stakes are high and what it means for the future of media. Hear from Richard Lorenzen, CEO of NYC public relations firm Fifth Avenue Brands, an adviser to corporations and political figures on how to lead with your messaging in difficult times.

WHEN: Friday, July 10th at 12 pm EDT (Online)

About our speaker/lecturer:

Richard Lorenzen

Richard Lorenzen is an American entrepreneur, investor and speaker. As the founder and CEO of Fifth Avenue Brands, Richard is regularly cited as one of the most influential millennial entrepreneurs in the United States.

Born in New York as the son of a journalist and an FDNY firefighter, Richard developed an interest in entrepreneurship at the age of 15 and founded what would become Fifth Avenue Brands out of his parents' home. He bootstrapped the firm to having now served hundreds of clients across the US, London, Tokyo and Singapore. Inc. Magazine called him one of the most inspirational entrepreneurs to watch.

Richard has been featured by CNBC, Forbes, Fox News, Business Insider, AdWeek, PRWeek, Inc. Magazine, Mashable and more.

He speaks frequently on entrepreneurship and policy, including at the United Nations, TEDx, NASDAQ, and universities and corporate conferences in the US, Europe and Asia.