“Hawaii is not a state of mind but a state of grace.” That quote by novelist Paul Theroux perfectly sums up the feeling I have upon returning to San Diego from the PRSA Western District Conference, hosted in late April in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am so grateful to the PRSA Hawaii Chapter for hosting this […]
A Sense of Belonging: Thank You PRSA Western District Conference Read More »
May is Military Appreciation Month and an opportunity to recognize those who have given a portion of their lives to defend our freedoms. You have likely heard about the rigors our military and veterans face, including moral injury from the travesty of war or service in difficult times. In addition, some military service members and
National PRSA offers a series of advisories on how we, as members and public relations professionals, can better respond to ethically challenging situations in the workplace. As counselors and in-house managers, we are often put in situations that demand we do the right thing. Along with helpful tips and resources to help you stay
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The Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes the expertise and dedication of public relations professionals in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The awards are named after Edward L. Bernays, the “father of public relations.” Those who knew him were inspired by his powerful use of communication and believed he should be on historians’
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Team: (verb) To come together as a team to achieve a common goal. The definition of a team is easy to look up, but in practice, it really does take a village to achieve your goals when it comes to public relations and communications work. I asked PRSA San Diego/Imperial Counties member Music Watson, APR,
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Regaining public trust in the news media is a “challenge for journalism and ultimately for society,” said Marie Hardin, dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University. To that end, “we must do a better job of helping young people understand the value of news and information in a democracy.”
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The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General with FGS Global received this year’s Best of Silver Anvil Award for their work on Minnesota v. Chauvin, one of the most high-profile and consequential criminal cases of the 21st century. FGS Global provided pro-bono communications and legal support to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and his team
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By Linsay Rousseau (first from right), one of the invitees from Pinups for Vets, a non-profit organization, who attended the PRSA-LA State of the State of PR event on March 29, 2022. What do you think of when you hear US military and media? Censorship? Good morning, Vietnam? Ernie Pyle? I’m guessing most of you
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“We live in extraordinary times,” Andy Whitehouse said. “Social issues are a huge concern for most of us,” and “it’s important that we, as communicators, get our arms around these topics.” Whitehouse, founder and managing partner of Copperfield Advisory, a New York-based boutique consulting firm for brand reputation, was a guest speaker for PRSA Storytellers on
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