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…

Board Member Spotlight: Bob Rotatori

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We're featuring our Board Member Bob Rotatori this September! Read more about Bob here. Home Chapter: Greater Cleveland (PRSA CLE) What is your favorite part about being part of PRSA (National, District and Chapter levels)? Interacting…

ECD BEST PRACTICE: A CRITICAL TIME FOR WEST VIRGINIA CHAPTER TO TAKE DIVERSITY CONFERENCE VIRTUAL

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Rachel Coffman, President PRSA West Virginia chapter and VP TS Consulting LLC presented the Best Practice segment for the Aug. 26 ECD Board call. The PRSA- West Virginia Chapter selected diversity and inclusion professional development…

Board Member Spotlight: Jared Meade, APR

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This August, we are highlighting Board Member Jared Meade, APR. Jared Meade, APR, brings more than 16 years of public relations experience – with an emphasis on the healthcare and education sectors – to his current roles as founder and…

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"…