<strong><br>The Power of Networking: PRSSA ICON Leadership Recognition Lunch & Champions for PRSSA Breakfast</strong>


The Power of Networking: PRSSA ICON Leadership Recognition Lunch & Champions for PRSSA Breakfast

During the PRSSA International Conference, I had the opportunity to participate in two meaningful networking events that helped me build more connections in the broader public relations community, the first of which was the Leadership Recognition Lunch. This lunch brought together PRSSA Chapter presidents and  Nationally Affiliates Student-Run Firm directors to share tips and tricks. It was refreshing to talk […]

<strong>Position Spotlight: Vice President of Digital Communications, Mary Kate Hale</strong>

Position Spotlight: Vice President of Digital Communications, Mary Kate Hale

ABOUT THE VP OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS What does the vice president of digital communications do?  My role as vice president of digital communications is to create content for PRSSA National across all digital channels such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. I collaborate with PRSA and other National Committee members to create graphics and post copy for all social media […]

<strong>Position Spotlight: Vice President of Chapter Development, Sankalp Sharma</strong>

Position Spotlight: Vice President of Chapter Development, Sankalp Sharma

ABOUT THE VP OF CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT:  What does the vice president of chapter development do?  As the vice president of Chapter development, I handle outreach to the PRSSA Chapters. I lead the the District Ambassadors, who help promote PRSSA events, share updates from PRSSA National, and support Chapters in various ways. I also lead the Community Service Initiative, where I […]

<strong>PR Has a PR Problem</strong>

PR Has a PR Problem

The romanticization and outdated narrative of public relations has created a false perception of PR in the eyes of the general public, according to Brandi Boatner, an ICON 2022 speaker and the self-titled “Beyoncé of the Business World.” In actuality, Boatner works with external influencers for IBM, a technology company. PR has been falsely publicized in movies and television due […]

<strong>District Conference Preview: PR Advanced: Looking Back to Move Forward (Boston University 2023) </strong>

District Conference Preview: PR Advanced: Looking Back to Move Forward (Boston University 2023) 

After two years of being virtual, Boston University’s PRSSA Chapter is proud to finally host its in-person conference, PR Advanced: Looking Back to Move Forward, on Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2023. The Northeast conference invites all Chapters from the District to join us in the Photonics Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The BU Chapter’s history of conferences has largely […]

<strong>District Conference Preview: Explore. Experience. Engage (University of South Carolina 2023)</strong>

District Conference Preview: Explore. Experience. Engage (University of South Carolina 2023)

The University of South Carolina’s PRSSA Chapter is excited to host our 2023 District Conference: “Explore. Experience. Engage.” The conference will be in person from Feb. 24–25,2023 on the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. “Explore. Experience. Engage.” is centered around travel and tourism public relations, and will include speakers who will share their experiences working […]

<strong>Smokey Wildfire Prevention: The Longest-Running Public Service Campaign in U.S. History</strong>

Smokey Wildfire Prevention: The Longest-Running Public Service Campaign in U.S. History

“Only you can prevent forest fires,” as Smokey the Bear says. Although you know his famous quote, you may not realize how long he’s been reciting it. Since 1944, this campaign has educated billions of Americans about their role in wildfires — with no sign of ending its tenure as the longest-running public service campaign in United States history. Smokey’s […]