While Fall is now in full gear and DC is abuzz with major news such as the presidential election, WWPR has a full plate of signature events you don’t want to miss, starting with our Annual Media Roundtable on October 21. I hope to see you at this event. Joan Coyle, a longtime WWPR member […]

Bright Beginnings (BBI) is holding its annual Baby Shower with a Purpose on Friday, October 21st.  For many BBI mothers facing homelessness, the shower will be the only opportunity to receive supplies needed for their newborn. During the baby shower, new and expectant moms, partake in a variety of fun activities from games to raffles. […]

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) will host its 27th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Fairmont Hotel to celebrate the accomplishments of women who are raising the bar in public relations. The Woman of the Year luncheon, established in 1990, is WWPR’s signature event.  It is […]

We are so thrilled to announce that Deirdre Latour, GE’s new Chief Communications Officer will be keynoting our 27th annual Woman of the Year luncheon on November 18, 2016. I enjoyed reading more about her in this recent article from PR Week and can’t wait to hear her inspiring story at #WOY2016. In addition to announcing Deirdre, […]

By Patrice Tanaka   |   Originally posted at Commpro.biz. I will always remember 9/11. As a New Yorker, I remember that crystalline blue sky day from the windows of our West Village office, which made the horror and devastation downtown almost unfathomable. I’m still haunted by the idea that nearly 3,000 people went to […]

WWPR’s Pro Bono client, Bright Beginnings (BBI) Back to School Night on September 8 was a blast! Over 25 BBI parents participated in a tour of Bright Beginnings, attending presentations with BBI staff members from each department area to learn more about how their team works together to provide services for families. Each department had the chance […]

Barbara Martin is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BrandLinkDC where she leads the public relations division of the firm and works with brand names like Drybar, Sweetgreen and SoulCycle. When WWPR’s Molly Mitchell sat down with Barbara for the September edition of Power Points she found her cheerfully plotting with an associate on the best […]

By Colleen Bayus, Personal Stylist | Professional Organizer| Speaker Styling by Bayus It’s back to school time! And no matter how many years have passed since we spent our days sitting in a classroom, this time of year always seems like a chance to start fresh, and put your best foot forward. I remember devoting […]

By Nidia Yanez, 2016 PR Woman of the Year Committee Member Writing a nomination, particularly a winning one for Woman of the Year, isn’t an easy process. Much thought goes into crafting a nomination and there are only so many pages you can use to write about your nominee. To help you craft the best […]