“Betsy Plank looms as large over the profession of public relations as her 20th century male counterparts, but she has not received nearly as much credit. Women in public relations have been largely ignored in the historiography of the field, and Karla Gower’s latest book takes a giant step toward correcting that oversight. This history is one of the most significant public relations books to be released in decades.”—Pam Parry, editor of Journalism History and author of Eisenhower: The Public Relations President
“In her page turning biography, Karla Gower presents a beautifully written and well researched portrait befitting the First Lady of public relations, Betsy Ann Plank. Gower's book gives readers an appreciation of a barrier breaking historical figure whose impact on public relations was immeasurable.”—Cayce Myers, Virginia Tech, author of Public Relations History: Theory, Practice, and Profession
“Adds to the literature in numerous ways, including being the first book-length treatment of a woman in public relations history and introducing a different approach to PR history by incorporating leadership.”—Karen Miller Russell, University of Georgia, author of Promoting Monopoly: AT&T and the Politics of Public Relations, 1876–1941