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…

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…

The value of PRSA Leadership

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By Nancy Wiser, APR, Fellow PRSA There I was, a youngish professional from a small city, sitting as an equal with some of the nation's PR elites. It was an eye-opening experience to serve on the PRSA Board of Directors, the PRSA Foundation…

PRSA’s CEO to Deliver State of the Industry in Cleveland

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PRSA Cleveland Welcomes PRSA National CEO Joe Truncale for a “State of the Industry” Outlook The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Greater Cleveland Chapter is proud to welcome PRSA National CEO Joe Truncale to the city. The two-day…