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WebinarFree for Independent Practitioners Alliance Section and PRSSA MembersPRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: Oct. 2026- The Independent Advantage: Think Bigger, Partner Smarter and Grow Strategically
Oct. 28, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Independent PR practitioners may be teams of one or few, but their specialized expertise, agility and trusted partnerships yield an outsized impact. Are you making the most of those advantages?Categories: Special Interests -
WebinarFree for PRSA and PRSSA MembersDiverse Dialogues: A Path to Purpose: A Discussion of Fractional Executive Opportunities and Roles
Oct. 28, 2026, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join this webinar to gain practical guidance and real-world perspective from a seasoned professional who has successfully navigated the journey from full-time executive to fractional executive.Categories: Leadership & Management -
WebinarFree for Association/Nonprofit Section and PRSSA MembersNo Budget Marketing Tips to Give Your Nonprofit More Buzz!
Nov. 5, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Nonprofits do a phenomenal job fulfilling their mission, but often lack the time, talent or money to properly promote themselves. This session includes no- or low- cost marketing tips – including DIY video production – that will give your nonprofit more “buzz” and help attract more donors, volunteers and clients to your cause.Categories: Emerging Trends, Special Interests -
WebinarAI Pulse: November Briefing
Nov. 9, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.Categories: Emerging Trends -
WebinarFree for Entertainment and Sports Section MembersState of the Industry Panel — The Great Fragmentation: PR & Communications in the Streaming Era
Nov. 9, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This panel brings together voices from sports, entertainment and brand communications to discuss how they're adapting: reaching fans across platforms without diluting the message, navigating rights and partnership shifts and rethinking what "reach" even means in 2026.Categories: Emerging Trends, Media Relations, Special Interests -
WebinarFree for Technology Section MembersAnti-Bias & the Role of PR in the Ethical Use of AI
Nov. 10, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The conversation in this webinar will evolve beyond the common debate of whether AI is simply “good” or “bad” and instead explore a more nuanced question: What ethical responsibilities does AI demand of us as communicators?Categories: Emerging Trends, Ethics, Special Interests -
WebinarFree for Educators Academy Section MembersTeaching PR Resilience in a Global World: Preparing Communicators for Ethics, Culture and Impact
Nov. 12, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This webinar brings together leaders in advocacy, human services communication, career leadership, youth empowerment and global public relations to explore how communication educators can prepare students to navigate ethical challenges, cultural differences and human-centered impact with strength and adaptability.Categories: Communication Strategy, Special Interests -
WebinarFree for Independent Practitioners Alliance Section and PRSSA MembersPRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: Nov. 2026
Nov. 18, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 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 -
WebinarFree for Public Affairs and Government Section and PRSSA MembersPost With Intent, Not Just Vibes: A Public Agency Guide to Cultural Fluency in Social Media
Nov. 19, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
This session offers practical strategies for navigating audience dynamics, platform expectations, and trend cycles, while balancing accessibility, copyright, and risk.Categories: Social Media, Special Interests -
WebinarCourse/WorkshopYou Can Do What With Canva?!
Dec. 3 and 4, 2026, 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST
Join public relations practitioner and educator Sam Sims, APR, Fellow PRSA, for this two-part instructional webinar exploring creative ways communications professionals can push a free Canva account well beyond basic templates and graphics.Categories: Techniques & Tactics -
WebinarFree for Independent Practitioners Alliance Section and PRSSA MembersPRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: Dec. 2026
Dec. 9, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 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 -
WebinarFree for PRSA and PRSSA Members5 Ways To Reach Nonreaders With Words
Dec. 10, 2026, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Even highly educated web visitors read fewer than 20% of the words on a webpage. So how do you reach “readers” who won’t read your paragraphs? Learn a system for getting the word out — even to flippers, skimmers and other nonreaders.Categories: Writing -
WebinarAI Pulse: December Briefing
Dec. 14, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.Categories: Emerging Trends
