Call for Nominations by July 14: Director-at-Large Special Appointment

PRSA ECD currently has a Director-at-Large vacancy and is aiming to fill this seat in July/August 2023. PRSA ECD board service is beneficial in a myriad of ways, including collaborating with colleagues at the Chapter, District, and National…

Giving Back – Creating a Flourishing Community

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By Vanessa Lansdale, Alumni GVSU PRSSA Anniversaries come and go every year, but instead of getting gifts for an anniversary, how about giving back? That’s what the Grand Valley State University PRSSA chapter did for its 10-year anniversary…

Why spend thousands of hours a year mentoring young people?

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By Adrienne Wallace, Ph.D. When I was just a little seedling in undergraduate studies, I recall writing a thank you note to a professional after she spoke to my fundamentals of public relations class. What was so shocking about that note…

2018 Platinum Award Winner: Rick Batyko, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Every year PRSA Chapters within the East Central District (ECD) region are given the opportunity to submit a nomination from their membership for consideration of the District’s top practitioner recognition, the Platinum Award. This year…

Why PRSA Still Matters to Me

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By Dr. Steve Iseman APR, Fellow PRSA The “What’s in it for me” question drives the world – and that’s human nature. But in terms of our professional organizations and affiliations I think as people age, both in their lives and in…

New president, new opportunities, new challenges

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Mary Hemlepp, APR, Senior Communication Strategist Kentucky Community and Technical College System A new president brings a great deal of excitement to an organization, along with opportunities and challenges to its public relations professionals.…

Yesterday’s Sage Advice, Today’s Work Hacks

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Nancy Wiser, APR, Fellow, PRSA, President, Wiser Strategies Most careers move through several stages. My informal breakdown includes the exciting “Newbie Stage,” the more profitable “Advancing Pro Stage,” and finally, the astonishing…

Don’t Be Slow to Register for QuickStart!

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By Jennifer Flowers-Kolf, APR, PRSA ECD Chair-elect; QuickStart Chair Did you know 48 percent of Americans live within 600 miles of Columbus – making it less than a day’s drive away for almost half of the country? It’s certainly a convenient…

East Central District Wants YOU!

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By Chris Kemper, APR, ECD Board Time is tight. Your to-do list just grew tenfold. The boss gave you an assignment with an absurd deadline. And that project that was on the back burner just moved to the front burner – and you must act before…

Six Tips to Craft a Winning Diamond Awards Entry

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  So, you want to write a winning awards entry but are not sure where to start? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Many PR professionals struggle to boil down their efforts into a concise, thorough summary with supporting evidence. With…

A Collaborative Statement on the Essential Value of a Free Press

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The statement below was released Aug. 16 by PRSA, the PRSA Foundation and eight other professional communication organizations to collaboratively express our support for the critical role of a free press and the First Amendment. With the unanimous…