Prudential Financial : Proud to Have Served as Presenting Sponsor of ColorComm, the Ultimate Business Conference for Women of Color in Communications

ColorComm's 2nd Annual Conference Connected More Than 300 Business Leaders at the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne

WASHINGTON, August 10, 2015 - ColorComm, Inc., an institution dedicated to advancing the visibility of women of color in communications, recently held its second annual conference at the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida. Prudential Financial, Inc. served as the presenting sponsor of the annual business retreat, which connected more than 300 executive marketing and communications business leaders from across the country. Women's activist Gloria Steinem and CNN's Lisa Ling both served as keynote speakers.

The conference, commonly referred to as #C2Miami, is the only such event of its kind and opened with the ColorComm Circle Awards, the highest honor awarded to women changing the face of the communications industry. A select group of honorees included: Marvet Britto, President/CEO, The Britto Agency; Christy Haubegger, Executive, Creative Artists Agency and founder of Latina magazine; Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i, Senior Vice President, CBS Entertainment; and several more.

"My heart is full from the inspiring three-day experience at ColorComm's 2015 Conference," said ColorComm Circle Award Honoree and President of The Britto Agency, Marvet Britto. "I am both proud to support the organization's efforts and humbled to have received the ColorComm Circle Award presented by my peers for my more than 20 years of committed service. ColorComm filled a crucial void and is an impactful organization that focuses on creating pathways to success by empowering, educating and lifting others as we climb."

Key highlights of the conference included the dinner and discussion themed "What Inspires You?" hosted by Prudential and part of the firm's #womeninspired campaign, which lauched earlier this year to engage more women in a dialogue that uncovers their motivations for financial and professional achievement. Several hundred women had the opportunity to share meaningful stories about what keeps them centered and grounded in their daily professional lives. Wealth-building and financial management sessions presented by Prudential turned into standing-room only gatherings.

"Prudential and ColorComm share the same mission to empower women through education and awareness. This partnership is truly necessary to help provide women with the keys to success - personally, professionally and financially," said Dawn Kelly, Vice President of Global Communications, Prudential Financial, Inc.

This year's conference theme was "The New Reality." #C2Miami focused on sharing stories from women who have blazed trails along their unconventional career paths, and who've charted new territory through passion, grit, and perseverance.

"This conference is unlike any other conference - it is a transformational experience!" said Lauren Wesley Wilson, President of ColorComm, Inc. "We focus on creating mutually-beneficial relationships and to empower women to leave the three-day seminar with actionable items. We provide these women with leadership training, business development, financial literacy and a place to grow professionally and personally."

The ColorComm Conference will be held next year at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami from July 20-22, 2016. For more information visit: www.colorcommconference.com.

ABOUT COLORCOMM, INC.

ColorComm, Inc. is a company focused on advancing the visibility and accomplishments of women of color in the communications, marketing, digital and advertising arenas. ColorComm, Inc. houses the national professional membership organization called ColorComm: Women of Color in Communications and ColorComm's Conference (called C2), which is held annually at the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne Miami.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU), a financial services leader with more than $1 trillion of assets under management as of June 30, 2015, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century.www.news.prudential.com.

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