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WebinarDriving Video Engagement for Nonprofits and Associations
Sep. 3, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join this webinar to learn the essential steps of developing and implementing a video content strategy that aligns with organizational goals and maximizes return on effort.Categories: Techniques & Tactics -
Certificate ProgramCourse/WorkshopAI in Action: Practical Tools and Techniques for the Modern Communicator
Sep. 8 – Oct. 6, 2025
Whether you’re new to AI tools or looking to deepen your expertise, this program offers hands-on strategies and real-world applications tailored to the evolving demands of the modern communicator.Categories: Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends, Techniques & Tactics -
WebinarFive Ways To Simplify Messages
Sep. 9, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Would your piece be twice as good if it were half as long? Research says, yes. Learn how to make every piece you write easier to read and understand in this webinar.Categories: Writing -
Course/WorkshopIdeas in Ink: Where Great Speeches Begin
Sep. 9 – 16, 2025
In this interactive, three-part program, we’ll explore the essential elements of effective speech writing. This is an introductory program for aspiring speechwriters and storytellers.Categories: Writing -
Future-Proofing the PR Workflow: Smarter Strategies, Better Results with CisionOne
Sep. 9, 2025 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join us for a dedicated walk-through of CisionOne, the AI-powered all-in-one platform designed to meet you where you are – and evolve with you.Categories: Emerging Trends, Techniques & Tactics -
WebinarNavigating Ethical PR in a Post-Truth World
Sep. 10, 2025 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your clients, your organization and your own professional integrity in an increasingly complex and morally ambiguous world.Categories: Emerging Trends, Ethics -
WebinarTeaching PR and Ethics in the Age of AI
Sep. 11, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes communication practice, public relations educators face new challenges—and opportunities—in preparing the next generation of professionals. This panel brings together experienced PR faculty to discuss how they are navigating AI in the classroom with an emphasis on ethics, transparency, and professional responsibility.Categories: Emerging Trends, Ethics, Special Interests -
ConferencePRSA East Central District Conference
Sep. 12 – 13, 2025
Dublin, Ohio
This year ECD boldly takes on a new name, a new location, and a broader audience with the same goal of inspiring PR leadership and success. -
WebinarNavigating the Current Cycle: Timely Public Relations Strategies in Banking and Finance
Sep. 16, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join this webinar to delve into discussions on leveraging AI, navigating the current news cycle, and the importance of staying informed on political and legislative developments.Categories: Emerging Trends, Special Interests -
WebinarPRSA Storytellers: Human + Machine: The New PR Strike Force
Sep. 17, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This webinar will explore how misinformation becomes a reputational and operational threat — and what it takes to detect risk in time to respond. We’ll examine how AI can help surface risk patterns at scale, and why human judgment remains essential to distinguish emerging threats from noise, confirming whether content reflects real issues or misinformation.Categories: Crisis & Reputation, Techniques & Tactics -
WebinarWhat Every Crisis Communicator Needs to Know About the Federal, State and Local Integrated System for Warnings and Alerts
Sep. 17, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Public Affairs and Government Section Quarterly Lunch and Learn is pleased to present a special guest for our discussion on emergency and disaster alerts and warnings.Categories: Crisis & Reputation, Special Interests -
ConferencePRSA Mid-Atlantic & SouthEast District Joint Conference
Sep. 18, 2025
You’ll connect with peers, share best practices, and build a network of talented colleagues and make new friends! -
WebinarPrivacy-Led Communications in 2025 and Beyond: Best Practices in the AI Era
Sep. 23, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join this Technology Section discussion about the key aspects of privacy trends as well as strategies every communicator needs to build trust, protect reputation and remain compliant.Categories: Emerging Trends, Special Interests -
ConferencePRSA 2025 IPA VirtuCon
Sep. 24, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This half-day conference features keynotes and sessions that focus on “the business of the business,” working ON the business, not just IN the business!Categories: Special Interests -
WebinarCommunicating Big Changes to Health Care Coverage
Sep. 25, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Millions of Americans will see major changes to health insurance coverage beginning in 2026. Hear from communications leaders coping with these changes.Categories: Emerging Trends, Special Interests -
Course/WorkshopBeyond Compliance: Inclusive Digital Communications in Practice
Sep. 30 – Oct. 1, 2025
This four-hour interactive virtual workshop is designed specifically for those working in communications, marketing and PR who want to create accessible digital content that works for everyone.Categories: Communication Strategy, Diversity & Inclusion, Techniques & Tactics -
ConferenceEducators Academy Summit
Oct. 6, 2025
Washington, D.C.
One Summit, Two Ways to Connect! -
WebinarFrom Talk to Action: Hispanic Latino PR and Comms Virtual Summit
Oct. 8, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Join this webinar to hear strategies on how to attract more Hispanic-Latino communications professionals, the importance of mentorship, what allies can do and how Hispanic-Latino professionals can be successful.Categories: Diversity & Inclusion -
WebinarRed Carpet & Crisis Communications: Playbooks from the Front Lines
Oct. 15, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the PRSA Entertainment & Sports Section for a high-impact session that pulls back the velvet rope on how top PR pros plan, run, and protect marquee events—from celebrity arrivals and mixed zones to last-minute pivots and reputation risk.Categories: Crisis & Reputation, Special Interests -
WebinarPRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: Oct. 2025
Oct. 22, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it.Categories: Special Interests
