Dec 23, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates, PR in Politics, Professional Development
It seems growth in the U.S. PR industry has slowed in the last two years. Worse, profitability appears to be declining as well, according to the Gould + Partners 2016 benchmarking survey. PR is a tough business and many external factors have an impact on that line...Dec 21, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Pro Bono Client, Professional Development
Thank you to each and every one of our members who made this year such a resounding success. Whether you attended one of our professional development events, applied for one of our signature awards, served on a committee, or volunteered with our pro bono client...Dec 20, 2018 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
WWPR chats with Sitar Arts Center alumnus, Israel Nuñez about where he’s headed and the role of Sitar in preparing him to walk his path. A talented pianist and aspiring toxicologist, Israel Nuñez says he owes his life to Sitar Arts Center. Much as they did with...Nov 21, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates
I’m just going to be cliche and say it: there is so much to be thankful for this year. Family, friends, fresh flowers, the upcoming food extravaganza that is Thanksgiving…I’m sure there are things that don’t start with “f” also, but I was on a roll. Honestly,...Nov 20, 2018 | Awards, Events, News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 13, 2018) – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Wendy Hagen, president of hagen, inc., its 2018 PR Woman of the Year. Hagen received the award—which recognizes demonstrated ability in the communications field, contributions to...Oct 30, 2018 | Events, News & Updates, Pro Bono Client
In an unsuspecting building in Adams Morgan, beaming parents and grandparents gather in the lobby. An elementary school girl confidently takes the stage, violin in tow. After her, a middle schooler serenades the crowd in Spanish – thanks to hours of conversation...