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Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

Jul 24, 2025 | News & Updates, Professional Development

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI tools for other tasks, but for writing? I was not enthused, mostly because I assumed AI outputs […]

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WWPR MEDIA ROUNDTABLE 2018 RECAP: TIPS STRAIGHT FROM THE EXPERTS

Oct 26, 2018 | Events

Skilled moderator Lisa Matthews (@LisaNMatthews), Assignment Manager for the Associated Press in DC, returned to guide an insightful panel discussion with four reporters at WWPR’s Annual Media Roundtable lunch on October 22. The American Chemical Society hosted this sellout event. Panelists Tim Homan (@timothyrhoman), News Editor for The Hill; Jen Judson (@JenJudson), Reporter for Defense […]

Sponsorship Spotlight: Strauss Media Strategies

Oct 26, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

“The Strauss Media Strategies team is very proud to once again be a highest-tier platinum sponsor of WWPR and we’re honored to have been a sponsor and affiliated with WWPR for more than a decade. The firm is committed to supporting WWPR in its goals of empowering women and applaud WWPR’s mission to provide leadership […]

Co-President’s Note: October 2018

Oct 26, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development

Preparing to end 2018 with a bang… Somehow, 2018 has flown by, and my schedule is already filling up for the holiday months. To get a handle on holiday parties, family vacations and end-of-year reviews, I suggest planning now for some key WWPR events that will round out this year. Already this month, WWPR has […]

WWPR Announces Finalists For 2018 Washington PR Woman Of The Year Award

Oct 24, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2018 — Today, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is thrilled to announce the three finalists for its 29th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon. The organization received a record-breaking number of nominations for exceptional women leading the communications industry in the D.C. Metro area. Nominees were judged on […]

Hit Play, Seriously: A Recap of WWPR’s Hands-On Video Workshop

Oct 23, 2018 | Events, Membership, News & Updates

WWPR’s Hit Play Video Workshop had it all—intentional networking, a killer panel, key takeaways, and, best of all, a hands-on component. Attendees not only learned skills they can immediately apply in their job or side hustle, but also walked away with a work-in-progress video. It’s my first time attending something like this and I’m already […]

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss WWPR’s PR Woman of the Year Luncheon

Oct 18, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates

By Lindsay Young, PR Woman of the Year Committee Member Every year, Washington Women in PR honors one exceptional woman who has made contributions to her field and currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area with a special award – the Woman of the Year. Established in 1990, Woman of the Year is one […]

Member Spotlight: Sherry Perez

Oct 11, 2018 | Membership, News & Updates

We’re proud to introduce Sherry Perez, one of our newest members! She’s a senior account executive at Strauss Media Strategies, a national PR firm specializing in radio and television and long-time WWPR Platinum sponsor. I had the chance to get to know Sherry earlier this month, starting with her journey as a sports reporter-turned-PR pro […]

What’s New at Sitar Arts Center?

Oct 11, 2018 | News & Updates, Pro Bono Client

WWPR nonprofit pro bono client launches fundraiser, joins forces in new initiative to support low-income families Fall is a busy time for us all as we head back to school and work, but it’s been an especially full month for Sitar Arts Center! Sitar is announcing a new fundraiser, as well as participation in the […]

Getting to Know 2018 Woman of the Year Keynote Speaker Kirsten Suto Seckler

Oct 11, 2018 | Awards, Events, Membership, News & Updates

By Lindsay Young, PR Woman of the Year Committee Member Our 29th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award celebratory luncheon is just around the corner! At this year’s event, we are thrilled to bring back previous Woman of the Year finalist Kirsten Suto Seckler, chief brand and communications officer for Special Olympics International as […]

Four Reasons You Should Nominate Someone for WOY!

Oct 3, 2018 | Awards, Events, News & Updates

By Lindsay Young, PR Woman of the Year Committee Member WWPR is calling on YOU to nominate our next honoree for the 2018 Washington Women in Public Relations PR Woman of the Year award. This award honors the most talented women in the industry who have made contributions to her field and currently reside in […]

Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

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