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From Pitch to Post: Four Ways AI Can Strengthen Communications

Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
By: Allison Gross, associate director, Vanguard Communications Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak about artificial intelligence (AI) in communications at the National Disability Rights Network Annual Conference. In a Zoom room filled with advocates, attorneys and communicators, the questions were less about the technology itself and more about its purpose. How can […]
WWPR Inducts 2023 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, January 9, 2023 –  Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announced its 2023 Board of Directors. In lieu of a vote at the organization’s Annual Meeting, all WWPR members were invited to vote online for the new board in December 2022. The […]
WWPR ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2022 WASHINGTON PR WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is thrilled to announce the three finalists for its 33rd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award ceremony. The organization received a phenomenal and competitive slate of nominations for exceptional women leading the communications industry in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Nominees […]
Breaking through the Noise: Creating Your Own News
Jul 22, 2022 | Membership, News & Updates
At the height of the pandemic, Goodwill Industries International faced a pretty significant challenge. People knew the Goodwill® name, and our physical presence was strong — but there was a disconnect. Despite a 94% brand recognition rate, there was a gap in mission awareness. Goodwill is a 120-year-old social enterprise; one of the oldest, legacy […]
WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2022 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS
Jun 23, 2022 | Awards, Press Release
The Award Recognizes Rising Stars in the Communications Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2022)— Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the only professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2022 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The four winners were selected from a diverse and impressive slate of rising stars, ages […]
Handling Negativity on Social Media Event Recap 
May 26, 2022 | Events
Crisis communications guru Julie Parker took the WWPR events virtual stage at the end of last month to share her advice on effectively responding to negative remarks on social media. Julie is the founder of Julie Parker Communications, with her background including serving as an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning television reporter, the chief […]
WWPR Announces 2022-2023 Advisory Council
Apr 29, 2022 | News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2022– Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a leading resource for female communications professionals in the nation’s capital, today announced its 2022-2023 Advisory Council, tasked with providing WWPR leadership with strategic advice on the direction of the organization. “We are so excited to welcome our 2022-2023 Advisory Council members, an […]