How to Survive in the World of Entertainment Public Relations [National Conference Session Recap]

Session: Living the Life: Entertainment PR Presenters: Priscilla Clarke, President, Clarke & Associates, LLC (@pclarkepr); Nicole Garner, CEO, The Garner Circle LLC (@thegarnercircle) Recap: Priscilla Clarke from Clarke & Associates, LLC described her company as non-profit mixed with entertainment. She made sure to add stories from her public relations career as examples for what to do and what not to do […]

Joining Global Conversations with International Public Relations [National Conference Session Recap]

Session: Around the World and Back: International PR Moderator: John Trybus, APR, The British Embassy Panelists: Liselle Yorke, Grameen Foundation; Amber Khan, Women for Women International; Laura Rusu, Oxfam America Recap: According to Amber Khan, the most pressing international issues right now are global groups such as ISIS and the impact they have on women and children. The use of torture, gender-based violence against […]

President of Powell Tate Welcomes Attendees [National Conference Session Recap]

Session: Welcome and Keynote Address Presenter: Pam Jenkins, Powell Tate Recap: Pam Jenkins started the keynote address with inspirational words as she challenged members to change the world. Jenkins, president of Powell Tate, went onto to explain why the public relations field is a good choice. The world needs public relations because it is fundamental to everything an organization does, […]

October “Maximizing Your National Conference Experience” Twitter Chat Recap

Thank you to everyone who participated in our October 2014 Twitter Chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, the PRSSA 2014 National Conference Committee (tweeting from the @PRSSANC account) and Vice President of Public Relations Ethan Parry (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Join us on Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter […]

Sharpen Your Networking Skills, Get Noticed by Professionals at National Conference

With PRSSA 2014 National Conference quickly approaching, I am sure you are actively counting down the days until your trip to Washington, D.C. As part of your Conference preparations, I hope that you’re also thinking about how to make the most of the opportunities that you will have to interact with the 2,000-plus public relations professionals who will be attending […]

Women CEOs Will Continue Breaking Through Glass Ceiling

Recently, an intriguing article was written about the future of women as CEOs. ChiefExecutive.net’s Dale Buss published a strikingly optimistic piece, citing statistics that claimed women in the C-suite would be more prevalent in the coming years. While reading a piece that answered questions instead of asking them was enjoyable, I noticed a disconcerting theme about the alleged shattered glass […]

Getting to Know the BEPS

In the public relations industry, ethics can have a few blurred lines. But have no fear — there’s an app and a committee for that. That’s right, the PRSA Code of Ethics is now mobile and available for all Android and iPhone users. The app even gives users email access to the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS) […]