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  •  Case in Point
    Case in Point: Catching the AI Wave in Communications: Swim, Surf or Drown?

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    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
  •  Case in Point
    Case in Point: How BMW, Transamerica and Charter Optimize PR Outcomes With Behavioral Science

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    This 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
  •  Case in Point
    Case in Point: Navigating Through a Disinformation Crisis

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Participants of this Case in Point will learn how to set organizations up for success before they are faced with misinformation as well as help them navigate through a disinformation crisis.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Crisis & Reputation, Leadership & Management, Social Media
  •  Case in Point
    Case in Point: Redefining How Communicators Work With Journalists in the New Media Landscape

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Join a New York Times reporter, top communications executive and leading national PR agency for the release of a new survey about what journalists want in today’s new landscape.
    Categories: Branding, Communication Strategy, Emerging Trends, Media Relations, Social Media
  •  Webinar
    CommTech and Data: What Communications Leaders Need to Know to Succeed

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Communications technology, or commtech, is not new, but it is still vastly underutilized or ineffectively utilized among the strategic communications profession. Learn how to leverage commtech into campaign planning, reputation monitoring, crisis planning and more.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Crisis & Reputation, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Certificate Program
     Course/Workshop
    Communicating to Manage Performance Certificate Program

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    This dynamic skills-based program will empower managers, team leaders and supervisors to achieve high-performance performance every day, through effective, consistent workplace communication based on emerging management best practices.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Leadership & Management
  •  Certificate Program
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    Content Marketing Certificate Program

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Content marketing is one of the most in-demand skill sets needed by today's successful communication professionals. PRSA’s Content Marketing Certificate Program is designed to teach and empower you to develop content strategies and tactics with quantifiable business outcomes.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Measurement & ROI
  •  Webinar
    Corporate Environment and Personal Identity: Why Understanding Culture Is Key to Employee Engagement

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Join this PRSA Learning Webinar where we will discuss the types of cultures that exist in organizations, key points to remember about personal identity, and how that information can be used to build a meaningful employee engagement program.
    Categories: Leadership & Management
  •  Course/Workshop
    Crafting the Perfect Pitch

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Most PR pros send pitches that are destined to fail. If your pitch arrives like everyone else’s, it’ll be treated like everyone else’s — it’ll be ignored. In this course, you’ll see how to craft a pitch that gets noticed and gain tools to become a master of the cold email pitch. Discover skills that go beyond the reach of an average PR pro. Effectively measure what you do so your client/employer knows what they’re getting from your efforts.
    Categories: Media Relations, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
    Crafting the Perfect Pitch in the New Media Landscape

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Popular media pitching coach Michael Smart sees hundreds of successful pitches a year from all industries. From that perch he can tell you what today's time-starved journalists are responding to NOW, and what pitfalls to avoid.
    Categories: Media Relations
  •  Certificate Program
     Course/Workshop
    Crisis Communication Certificate Program

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Effective crisis communication can help organizations maintain trust, inspire consumer confidence and build competitive advantage. Recent poorly handled crises in business, government and nonprofits show how ineffective crisis communication can set an organization back significantly.
    Categories: Crisis & Reputation
  •  Webinar
    Critical Conversations: Saying What Needs To Be Said

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Whether giving performance feedback, managing an unpredictable client or addressing others’ harmful comments, critical conversations can keep us up at night and cause anxiety. Join this webinar to get practical tools for handling critical conversations.
    Categories: Communication Strategy
  •  Certificate Program
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    Digital Communication Certificate Program

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Equip yourself with best practices within digital content strategy, personas, digital storytelling, writing for SEO and the web, digital innovation, and the measurement of digital communication.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Measurement & ROI, Media Relations, Social Media, Techniques & Tactics
  •  Webinar
    Disrupting the Norm: The Future of Media Monitoring

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Join this webinar to learn how communications professionals can harness AI and data to inform strategy on reputation and the wider business.
    Categories: Crisis & Reputation, Emerging Trends
  •  Webinar
    Diversity & Inclusion: Uncovering Implicit Bias to Achieve PR Success

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    In this webinar, we will come together to talk about how our workplaces and PRSA can achieve diversity and inclusion goals by uncovering our own implicit biases, building diverse teams and recognizing the value and strengths in cultures we consider different.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Diversity & Inclusion
  •  Certificate Program
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    Driving Change Through Internal Communications Certificate Program

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    The best internal communications functions are ones that are at the epicenter of powering organizational clarity, business decisions and performance. The challenge is how do you get there? This program will cover the dimensions of what makes up a world-class practitioner and function, helping build the skills and capabilities needed to be successful in the increasing pace of today’s business environment.
    Categories: Communication Strategy, Special Interests
  •  Webinar
    Evolving Your Organization Beyond AVEs

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Join this PRSA Learning webinar to learn why you need to evolve now, more than ever, away from AVEs.
    Categories: Measurement & ROI
  •  Course/Workshop
    Executive Communication Online Series

    Dec. 30 – 31, 2099

    The Executive Communication Online Series, consisting of six sessions, will enable you to transition from a traditional communication pro to an expert strategic communicator aligning with specific business goals. Throughout the program, you’ll be learning skills you can start applying to your work immediately.
    Categories: Accreditation Preparation & Renewal, Communication Strategy, Crisis & Reputation, Ethics, Executive Level, Leadership & Management
  •  Certificate Program
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    Executive Leadership Certificate Program

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    This certificate program will cover the key components needed to become a highly effective communications executive. Participants will learn how to lead with authenticity, emotional intelligence, inclusivity and strong ethics.
    Categories: Leadership & Management
  •  Webinar
    Five Ways To Integrate Cultural Strategy Into PR Plans

    Dec. 30, 2099 5:01 a.m. – 6:01 a.m.

    Join this webinar to encounter data, relatable stories and actionable tips that illustrate intersecting PR with DEI principles like respecting culture and values. Sure to empower professionals from any size organization to become better advocates and use PR for social good.
    Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Techniques & Tactics