In April, I was honored to attend the PRSSA 2023 Leadership Assembly in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event hosted two official representatives from each Chapter and allowed us all to grow our individual leadership abilities. One session I found particularly interesting was “Emerging Leaders.” It was an extremely engaging experience that provided various perspectives on leadership. Many of the skills that […]
I jumped at the chance to attend the PRSSA 2019 National Assembly when my Chapter president first asked for volunteers. I was eager to have another national PRSSA event under my belt. As the date approached, I began to question my decision to travel across the country for a conference that, to my knowledge, mostly consisted of sitting in a […]
On Oct. 15, 2017, Alyssa Milano tweeted out a call for women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted to speak out using the hashtag #MeToo. If comfortable, these women were encouraged to share their stories but ultimately the goal was to show the world just how big the problem was. At the time, this was in response to the disturbing […]
What is the PRSA Code of Ethics and where can I find them? The PRSA Code of Ethics is “designed to be a useful guide for PRSA members as they carry out their ethical responsibilities.” They include the main tenets of the Code as well as Provisions of Conduct, which further explains each principle and scenarios that they may apply […]
View Storify. Thank you to everyone who participated in our leadership Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts PRSSA National President (@adcook22) and Vice President of Digital Communication JaCey Yonke (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Be sure to join us for next Twitter chat taking place March 13, 2018 and will be co-hosted by […]
The start of the school year can mean two things for PRSSA executive boards: a lot of exciting ideas and “e-board” meetings lasting several hours. Weekly e-board meetings should be a productive time full of brainstorming, organizing and planning of upcoming activities for your Chapter. However, sometimes what is supposed to be an hour-long meeting, can turn into two or […]
Session: Talent Development and How to Uplift Future Leaders Presenter: Bonnie Upright APR, PRSA Board Liaison Joshua Gordon, Vice President of Member Services Victoria Lewis, Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Johnson, Vice President of Professional Development Gary Bridgens, Vice President of Chapter Development Recap: On her first day on the job at an agency, Bonnie Upright took her future into […]
As a business consultant and corporate communication strategist, I consider myself lucky. Before leaving the C-suite and going into my own practice, I was fortunate to work for a corporation who believed good communication was paramount to their success. I was able to see how consistent, relevant and engaging communication can rally employees, foster pride and drive results. I saw […]
One of the best benefits about being a PRSSA member is attending the events; from Leadership Rally to National Conference to Regional Conferences and, of course, National Assembly. While all enhance your PRSSA membership, Assembly gives you the opportunity to have a say in the future of the Society. During my time in PRSSA I attended three National Assemblies in […]
I recently attended the Arthur W. Page Society Spring Seminar as part of the Society’s annual case study competition in corporate communications. Page is a selective society for senior public relations and corporate communications executives who mostly represent Fortune 500s and the world’s largest public relations agencies. Aside from discovering that the New York Times’s most-shared story, the dialect quiz, […]
