PRSA East Central District

** FREE PRSA FALL/WINTER WEBINAR ALERT ** Did you know your Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) membership gives you access to national webinars, many of them free? Mark your calendar for these FREE fall and winter webinars: ⚕️Oct. 29, 12-1 p.m.: Webinar, Bridging Gaps: Communicating for Inclusive Health Care: Voices From the Field: Experiences and Strategies. Register: https://lnkd.in/g8nWwmw5 ☯️Nov. 21, 3-4 p.m.: Webinar, Predictive Analytics in a Polarized World: Using Communications Data to Know What’s Coming Next. Register: https://lnkd.in/g829aM37 💻Dec. 3, 3-4 p.m.: Webinar, Advanced AI Strategies and Use Cases for Communications Pros. Register: https://lnkd.in/gBXPeFEt #PRSA #PRSALearning #prsawebinar

Now Open: 2025 Anvil Award Entries 🏆 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is now accepting entries for the 2025 Anvil Awards! Setting the standard for industry excellence, the Anvils have long been considered the icon of the profession and the benchmark of outstanding performance in public relations. 🥈Silver Anvil Awards single out the best strategic PR campaigns of the year, as well as outstanding organizational excellence. 🥉Bronze Anvil Awards recognize outstanding PR tactics that contribute to the success of overall programs or campaigns. Get a jump on your entries and save some money💰by applying by the Early Entry deadline of Jan. 16, 2025. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/edzSEEQd #PRSA #PRSAAnvilAwards #PRSAAnvils

** OCTOBER CHAT WITH THE ECD CHAIR - TUES., OCT. 29 ☕** The next Coffee Chat with the Chair, Jennifer Kramer, APR, is Tues., Oct. 29, 9-9:30 a.m. This virtual gathering is a great opportunity to discuss issues in your chapter, careers, and the profession. Jennifer also will share highlights from PRSA Leadership Assembly and #PRSAICON - bring your stories as well if you attended! Join us to connect, share insights and foster collaboration across our community. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gNVwqW6R

PRSA Announces 2025 Board Members at ICON 📣 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced its 2025 Board of Directors, who were elected at this week's 2024 Leadership Assembly. Heide Harrell, MA, APR, is chair-elect, along with eight other members serving in officer and director positions beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Following is the elected slate, including our new PRSA East Central District Director John Palmer, APR! Officers (one-year term): ● Chair-elect – Heide Harrell, M.A., APR ● Treasurer – Kevin Waetke, APR, Fellow PRSA ● Secretary – Teresa Valerio Parrot, Ed.D., APR Directors (two-year term): ● East Central District Director: John Palmer, APR ● Mid-Atlantic District Director: Cayce Myers, Ph.D., LL.M., J.D., APR ● Western District Director: Paula L. Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA ● Director-At-Large (converted NE District Director): Chuck Wallington, Ph.D. ● Director-At-Large (converted Tri-State Director): Andrea Gils Monzón ● Director-At-Large: Sam Sims, APR, Fellow PRSA Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWdDPDqS #PRSA #PRSALeadershipAssembly #PRSABOD #PRSAICON

Follow PRSA East Central District Chair Jennifer Kramer, APR on her adventures at PRSAICON this week! She's meeting up with lots of folks in the district, including from PRSA Dayton, PRSA Greater Cleveland, PRSA Central Ohio, PRSA Hoosier Chapter, Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA), PRSA Detroit and PRSA Northwest Ohio. #PRSA #PRSAICON #ICON24 #PRSAECD #PUESTO

PRSA LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY UNDERWAY! Here's a sneak peek at #PRSA Leadership Assembly in Anaheim, Calif., where ECD Chair Jennifer Kramer, APR, is voting by proxy for a number of our district chapters. Anyone else from ECD attending Leadership Assembly? We'd love to see your photos! 📷by Jennifer Kramer, including with Monica Ackerson, CAE, APR and Ray Day, APR #PRSA #PRSAICON #ICON24 #ICON2024 #PRSAECD

ECD NEWS - Marc Whitt Named 2024 Platinum Award Winner!! 📣 Congratulations are in order for PRSA Thoroughbred Chapter Member & Board Member, Marc Whitt, who was named the PRSA East Central District 2024 Platinum Award Winner! Marc is a veteran communicator and author of multiple critically acclaimed books, including his latest bestseller, “When In Doubt, Make Applesauce! Core Habits of the Masterful Public Relations Professional.” As director of media and strategic relations on the senior leadership staff of the University of Kentucky Office of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Marc also teaches in the UK College of Communication and Information’s Department of Integrated Strategic Communication. He has earned more than 40 honors for his notable service and contributions to the public relations profession. Marc also serves on the board of the Public Relations and Communication Association International University Advisory Council. Join us in congratulating Marc for this highly deserved award! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gFKFn4JA #PRSA #PRSAECD #PRSAECDPlatinumAward

QUICKSTART LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RECAP BLOG HERE! 📢 ● Did you attend QuickStart but didn't take enough notes? 📒 ● Did you miss QuickStart and wonder what it was all about⁉️ Wonder no longer! PRSA-ECD Board Member/Treasurer Mark Pompilio developed this handy blog post recapping highlights of all seven speakers. Get all the pro tips from our speakers here! QUICKSTART RECAP ➡️: https://lnkd.in/drz9AbmZ #PRSA #PRSALearning #Quickstart2024 #Quickstart24 #PRSAECD #PRSAECDQuickStart

PRSA-ECD acknowledges our fellow PRSA members and their families impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, especially those in the PRSA PRSA Southeast District, PRSA Mid-Atlantic District and PRSA Sunshine District. Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) created a resource page for those in an impacted area and experiencing a hardship, as well as for those who want to help: https://lnkd.in/eCXPNSay Our profession also is being leaned on to help dispel rumors and disinformation, as noted in The Hill: https://lnkd.in/ez9PbueP. Our thoughts are with all who are impacted and their loved ones. 🖤 #PRSA #PRSAStrong

Hispanic Heritage Month PRSA Conversation Tune into this informative conversation, moderated recently by #PRSA 2024 Chair Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC in conjunction with PRSA's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15: https://lnkd.in/gkuTHqXR Explore related resources for Hispanic Heritage Month on this PRSA web page: https://lnkd.in/gxEaSEKX #PRSA #hispanicheritagemonth #HispanicHeritageMonth2024