Diamond Award Case Study: Yes on Proposal 2

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By Elizabeth Battiste, APR, Senior Account Executive at Martin Waymire Home Chapter: Central Michigan PRSA Name of Award Entry: Yes on Proposal 2: From grassroots campaign to national phenomenon Category: Public Affairs Campaign SUMMARY: Two…

Board Member Spotlight: Kaylin R. Staten, APR

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This month, we are also highlighting our Board Member Kaylin R. Staten, APR. Kaylin R. Adkins-Staten, APR, is an award-winning, accredited public relations practitioner, writer and business owner based in Huntington, W.Va. Kaylin has 18…

‘Fortifying Our Financial Future’ – An Overview of Detroit Chapter’s Award-Winning Sponsorship Program

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Kim Eberhardt, President PRSA Detroit Chapter and Account Director for Identity: Kim said the Detroit chapter sponsorship program started in 1997 and “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” She reviewed how the sponsorship program typically…

The 2020 East Central District Diamond Awards competition is NOW OPEN!

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ENTER NOW! Receive the District-wide recognition you deserve! The East Central District of the Public Relations Society of America will recognize public relations brilliance in campaigns and tactics for its 43rd annual Diamond Awards competition.…

PRSA National Representative for PRSA-ECD Spotlight: Richard (Rick) Batyko, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Rick is the Chief Marketing Officer for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, which covers four counties and serves 150,000 people Northeast Ohio. The Y is a nonprofit focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Rick has…

Nominate an Outstanding Professional for ECD’s Platinum Award by Aug. 28

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If you are reading this blog, you are likely a communications professional and someone who is either interested in or active with PRSA. Often, we are the ones most comfortable being “behind the scenes,” using our skills and abilities to…

‘COVID CLASS’ AT HOOSIER CHAPTER FINDS OPPORTUNITY IN VIRTUAL APR TRAINING

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ECD June Meeting Best Practice Presentation "Creating a Virtual APR Class" by Leslie Galbreath, APR, & Accreditation Chair for the Hoosier Chapter Leslie Galbreath began her Best Practice presentation "Creating a Virtual APR Class"…

Board Member Spotlight: Adrienne A. Wallace, Ph.D.

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This month, we are highlighting our current Chair Adrienne A. Wallace, Ph.D. Adrienne A. Wallace is an enthusiastic communicator with over 20 years experience in both the public and private sectors ranging in scope from nonprofit, health,…

PRSA Cincinnati Goes Virtual to Get More Virtual!

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The Cincinnati May 27 Zoom event Re-imagining Live Events with the Use of Video represents all the best about our ECD members: It answered the call for member engagement by delivering a timely topic through inter-chapter cooperation, innovative…