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WebinarPRSA Storytellers Series: Leading With Ethics — A View From the Top
Feb. 4, 2021 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
As we cautiously ease into the new year, the importance of open and honest communications is top of mind. Public relations professionals in particular face daunting challenges as their publics focus more and more attention on not only the “words,” but also the deeper meaning of those words. Please join moderator Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, for an in-depth look at the state of ethical communications today from the perspective of leading entrepreneur and philanthropist Craig Newmark, whose ownCategories: Ethics -
WebinarProtecting Clients’ Reputations, and Yours, When They Are Their Own Worst Enemy
Feb. 11, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
During this webinar, two longtime agency executives will have a frank discussion (without naming names) about situations they’ve experienced with clients who, despite their counselors’ best advice, made a tough situation worse with bad behavior. They’ll share what went wrong, what could have been done to prevent things from going poorly and how they helped repair client reputations while protecting their own reputations.Categories: Crisis & Reputation, Ethics, Leadership & Management, Techniques & Tactics -
WebinarCut Through the Clutter Online
Feb. 16, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
It’s 48% harder to understand information on a smartphone than on a laptop. So how do you make your writing style easy to understand — even on the small screen?Categories: Techniques & Tactics, Writing -
APR Virtual Boot Camp
Feb. 24 – 26, 2021
This course is designed to provide a setting for busy professionals to focus on final preparations. We strongly recommend that candidates complete previous preparations through their local chapter, on their own or by taking the APR Online Course. (This is not a seminar for those beginning their APR journey.)Categories: Accreditation Preparation & Maintenance -
WebinarPRSA Storytellers: Behind the Scenes: How a World-Class Convention Center Became a COVID-19 Field Hospital
Feb. 24, 2021 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
During this session, we will explore the unprecedented challenges of converting the 2.1 million-square-foot Javits Center into a fully operational field hospital with 2,000 patient units at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.Categories: Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends -
WebinarEarned Media Tips for a New Era
Feb. 25, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Michael Smart, popular PR trainer and coach, studies recent successful media outreach campaigns and shares what makes them work. Examples span all industries and organization sizes.Categories: Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends, Media Relations, Techniques & Tactics -
WebinarIntegrated Analytics: Connecting Communications and PR Activities to Business Impact
Mar. 18, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Based on her years of experience with global support services, Pragya Dubey will introduce the concept of integrated analytics and how to approach impact-based PR measurement in this webinar. She will showcase ready-to-use metrics that are cost effective and scalable to apply across various programs and clients for PR agencies.Categories: Measurement & ROI -
WebinarBuilding the Best Agency To Work for, and the Best Agency To Work With
Mar. 23, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us for this webinar during which Alex Slater will outline the building blocks for creating and sustaining an agency culture that puts “people first.” Slater will describe the challenges he faced in doing so, the values and principles that underlie his firm, Clyde Group, and the clear business case for building a values-based culture.Categories: Emerging Trends, Leadership & Management -
WebinarThe Value and the Values of Accreditation: Why an APR for Your Career
Apr. 8, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Why get an APR? You’re smart, degreed, hard-working. You volunteer. You walk-your-talk. So why an additional credential? What’s the big a-ha? Join Elyse Hammett, APR, to dive into dialogue on exactly why it’s a game-changer, and then decide if you are a candidate for this deeply personal competition.Categories: Accreditation Preparation & Maintenance -
Case in PointHow BMW, Transamerica and Charter Optimize PR Outcomes With Behavior ScienceThis eye-opening Case in Point will show how brands like BMW, Transamerica and Charter apply this science to exponentially increase PR and communication outcomes. Whether in your first year of PR or a seasoned practitioner, this Case in Point will leave you with an entirely new framework through which to consider how you communicate.Categories: Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends
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WebinarThe Burgeoning Latinx Influencer Market
Apr. 15, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In this webinar, we will review various segments of the U.S. Latinx influencer market - from microbloggers to YouTube super stars and everything in between, as well as reference sample PR and Communications campaigns that have successfully connected with Latinx consumers through culture, language and technology.Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Emerging Trends, Social Media -
APR Virtual Boot Camp
Apr. 28 – 30, 2021
This course is designed to provide a setting for busy professionals to focus on final preparations. We strongly recommend that candidates complete previous preparations through their local chapter, on their own or by taking the APR Online Course. (This is not a seminar for those beginning their APR journey.)Categories: Accreditation Preparation & Maintenance -
WebinarDiversity & Inclusion: Uncovering Implicit Bias to Achieve PR Success
May. 11, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Talking about implicit bias as it relates to diversity and inclusion can make some people uncomfortable and reluctant to dive deep for fear of saying the wrong thing. In this judgment-free zone, we’ll step outside our comfort zones to discreetly uncover our own unconscious biases, confront mistaken assumptions and work together to create an environment that allows us to work together to achieve PR and communication goals for our clients, ourselves and PRSA.Categories: Communication Strategy, Diversity & Inclusion -
WebinarHumanizing Communications: How To Create Thoughtful and Inclusive Narratives
May. 13, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This webinar focuses on how to incorporate appropriate language and imagery with a human lens in public relations campaigns. Strategy and tactical inclusion tips covered during the webinar are centered on person-first, multicultural, LGBTQ+ and economically disenfranchised communities.Categories: Communication Strategy, Diversity & Inclusion, Techniques & Tactics -
Developing a Content Marketing Strategy To Adapt and Grow
Jun. 8 – 10, 2021
Leading marketing expert Michael Brenner will discuss the seven key factors to content marketing success, and outline a road map that any business can follow to reach, engage and convert new buyers.Categories: Communication Strategy, Techniques & Tactics -
Case in PointCatching the AI Wave in Communications: Swim, Surf or Drown?In this Case In Point, we will be looking at the use of AI for the analysis of human communications — how can communicators best use the technology in their job, and what are the pitfalls to avoid?Categories: Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends, Techniques & Tactics
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APR Virtual Boot Camp
Nov. 10 – 12, 2021
This course is designed to provide a setting for busy professionals to focus on final preparations. We strongly recommend that candidates complete previous preparations through their local chapter, on their own or by taking the APR Online Course. (This is not a seminar for those beginning their APR journey.)Categories: Accreditation Preparation & Maintenance -
On-Demand Webinar10 Things You Must Start Doing Now to More Effectively Lead Your Teams, Your Organization and YourselfSome say that effectively leading — your teams, your organization and yourself — is the most important thing you can do to achieve and surpass your goals as an agency owner. In this webinar, you’ll hear the 10 things you must start doing now to improve your performance as a leader and, in doing so, improve the performance of your agency as well as achieve and surpass your goals.Categories: Leadership & Management, Techniques & Tactics
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On-Demand WebinarA Practical Guide to Multimedia Communication“A Practical Guide to Multimedia Communication” webinar will break down those barriers to entry, using time-tested change management ideas to help any communicator make more of video and podcasting, regardless of budget.Categories: Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends, Social Media, Techniques & Tactics
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On-Demand WebinarBuilding an Online Community for Your BrandOne of the most powerful ways to build long-term relationships with your stakeholders is through online communities. Learn how to effectively work with influencers and advocates for your brand to drive measurable results.Categories: Branding, Communication Strategy, Measurement & ROI, Social Media, Techniques & Tactics