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Washington Women in Public Relations Announces 2024 Woman of The Year Winner

Nov 4, 2024 | Events
Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2024 – On Friday, October 4, 2024, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) recognized Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP as its 2024 Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, the Woman of the Year program recognizes individuals who have raised the bar in the communications field and raised the […]
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A Fireside Chat with Vice President Kamala Harris’s Director of Communications 
Mar 30, 2021 | Events, News & Updates
On Thursday, March 18, WWPR and the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America hosted a virtual Q&A with Ashley Etienne, Director of Communications for Vice President Kamala Harris. This history-making PR professional shared insights into her career trajectory and advice for navigating the high-pressure world of political communications.  When Ashley arrived […]
Six Newsletters You Need to Know
Mar 15, 2021 | News & Updates, Professional Development
During COVID, it’s no secret that many professionals have more time on their hands given non-existent morning routines, 15-30 second commutes to and from work and lack of social events. In turn, digital content consumption has soared (more than doubled actually) and PR pros have garnered particular affinity to regular e-newsletter consumption as the platform […]
Women are making history…And social media is elevating their voice
Mar 9, 2021 | News & Updates
From politics and corporate leadership to sports and entertainment, women have made remarkable strides in history across all facets of life this past year. What makes these wins even more outstanding is the increased exposure among social media platforms. Stories of women earning new roles, titles and achievements are now front and center for the […]
A Closer Look at Clubhouse
Mar 4, 2021 | News & Updates
Somewhere between a conference call and an interactive podcast, the invite-only Clubhouse is the latest social networking app and has skyrocketed in popularity in recent weeks.  Through the app, subscribers around the world can host and tune in to real-time, free-flowing, and voice-only conversations of any length on virtually any topic – books, politics, Beyonce, […]
President’s Note: February 2021
Feb 23, 2021 | President's Note
Now more than ever, our communities and our networks are an important way for us to stay connected. This year brings a lot of promise, along with many of the same challenges we saw in 2020.  What has kept me inspired is the innovation and determination to succeed that I have seen in our communities. […]
Five books to read in 2021 
Feb 21, 2021 | News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Books are great coaches. As we navigate working from home, it is important to remember that quality mentorship and coaching can continue from your kitchen table through books.  Here are five books to read in 2021 to improve your writing, communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills.  HBR Better Business Writing, by Bryan Garner […]
President’s Note: January 2021
Jan 29, 2021 | President's Note
For me, January always brings a feeling of new opportunities and a fresh slate. Coming off of the heels of 2020, this January feels more hopeful to me than in years past. I believe Sarah Beth said it best at this year’s annual meeting: “2020 is the year when the world masked up, went virtual, […]
WWPR Members Help Local Non-Profits during Speed Advising Event
Jan 29, 2021 | Events, Pro Bono Client
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, the WWPR’s Pro Bono Committee hosted a speed-advising virtual event for two local non-profits: The Greater D.C. Diaper Bank and La Cocina VA. WWPR members helped LaToya Davis, Director of Communications at Great D.C. Diaper Bank, identify ways to update the organization’s branding and helped Daniela Hurtado, Director of Operations […]

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