This article is part of our 2021 District Conference coverage series. For more information on PRSSA District Conferences, click here. After almost two years in the making, “PRogress Through Tech” was brought to life by Temple University’s PRSSA Chapter on March 13, 2021. With attendance from seven different schools and over 60 students and professionals, “PRogress Through Tech” showed attendees how […]
This article is part of our 2021 District Conference coverage series. For more information on PRSSA District Conferences, click here. The University of Rhode Island’s PRSSA Chapter is thrilled to present our virtual District Conference Next Gen: Smashing PRecedents taking place March 12–13, 2021. We arrived at this theme by reflecting on the ways public relations, and the world in […]
The much-awaited Boston University PRSSA District Conference dubbed “PR Advanced Powered By Purpose”, was held virtually on Saturday February 20, 2021. With about 50 students in attendance, the conference aimed to bridge the gap between industry professionals and public relations students who wish to pursue successful careers after school. There were 14 conference speakers drawn from various industries to address […]
This article is part of our National Committee Spotlight series. This series features our current National Committee reflecting on their experience and offering insights into their respective roles as we approach National Elections and Leadership Assembly. To learn more about running for National Committee, click here. Rachel Meltzer — Vice President of Events and Fundraising What is your role? Give […]
In anticipation of our upcoming 2021 District Conferences, I recently asked our District Conference Committees to give us a sneak preview at what we can expect at each conference. Starting with “Stories of the Sunshine State,” Progressions will offer readers some insider information about our District Conferences. For more information (including registration links) click here. Stories of the Sunshine State […]
“Never work with your friends,” we’ve all heard it and may have witnessed the horror stories of giving a referral for a friend who turns out to be a less-than-stellar employee or is the furthest thing from a team player. What they don’t tell you, though, is that the people you work with should become your friends. This applies to […]
The weekend of March 28 to March 31, West Virginia University’s PRSSA Chapter hosted the Wired and Wonderful Regional Conference. The event enabled attendees to learn more about the field of public relations, meet a variety of industry professionals and make new friends from nearby universities. Wired and Wonderful was a great opportunity to learn from each other and make […]
As the vice president of events and fundraising, I oversee the Regional Conferences that PRSSA endorses each spring. While attending the events in Boston and Chicago as the official delegate from the National Committee, I’m grateful to have taken part in conversations about covering, bringing your most authentic self to work, and educating people of color and allies on how […]
One of the hottest industries right now is undeniably the technology industry. When I think of tech, I think of things ranging from SpaceX rockets expanding our horizons to Artificial Intelligence changing our quality of life, to 5G, a technology that will interconnect our world more than ever before. There’s so much more to tech and it is one of […]
We are very excited that this convergence of business, marketing and communications can take place in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. A city that is quickly becoming an ever-growing nerve center of nationally distinguished public relation firms and standout leaders within their respective industries. Throughout the Forge Your Future Regional Conference, you will be able to hear from and interact […]
