The PVBLIC Foundation named Phil Griffin at the top of the first annual Top Ten List of Media for Social Impact Leaders. The group cites Griffin and MSNBC’s commitment to the Global Citizen Festival which aims to eradicate extreme global poverty by 2030 as an example the power of media to drive social change.
Griffin ranks No. 1 and joined in the Top 5 by Mashable CEO Pete Cashmore, 1-800-PublicRelations founder Matthews Bird, Trollback + Company founder Jakob Trollback and Mekanism CEO Jason Harris. CNN Latino anchor and producer Ismael Cala cracks the list at No. 8. As for Griffin, the foundation says:
At #1, Phil Griffin and MSNBC have shown dedication to using Media for Social Impact over time more than any other individual or company on this list. As the official media partner of the Global Citizen Festival, MSNBC is committed to connecting audiences with the stories and values that bring purpose and action to the global community. Through this partnership with the Global Citizen Festival, they are devoted to elevating the stories of individuals, corporations, and organizations that are working to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030.
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The PVBLIC Foundation is a non-profit media organization that aims to harness the power of media to drive social change.