Post Grad Problems: Combating Winter Blues
Feb 11, 2016 | Professional Development
Since I know that can be easier said than done, here are some tips for staying on your game (and staying sane) during these cold winter months.
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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 […]
It’s Your Career So Own It!
Feb 11, 2016 | Professional Development
The start of the new calendar year is also a perfect time to think about your career goals. Let's face it - we are very good about planning when it comes to the actual job at hand or giving advice to others, but when it comes to our own personal career planning, it seems it always takes a back seat.
Bright Beginnings Acquires Land in Ward 8; New Center Planned to Serve 100 Homeless Infants and Toddlers
Jan 28, 2016 | News & Updates
The site, 3418 Fourth Street SE, is slated to become a state of the art child development center serving homeless infants and toddlers. The purchase of the vacant 1.31 acre property will add a vibrant resource that serves 100 homeless children to the neighborhood. The location is considered ideal because of its proximity to a […]
Emerging Leaders Awards Needs YOUR Help!
Jan 28, 2016 | Events
Volunteer and be a pivotal part of planning this signature event as we recognize young communications professionals! Committee members can expect to commit about an hour each week. Email ela@wwpr.org to get started.
2016 President’s Letter
Jan 28, 2016 | News & Updates
Have an idea for a Professional Development topic you would like WWPR to take on in 2016? Let us know @ professionaldevelopment@wwpr.org My name is Mara Vandlik and I am so honored to have the opportunity to serve as President of Washington Women in PR in 2016. I feel so lucky to work side by side […]
Social Media Crisis Management: Cause & Solution
Dec 2, 2015 | Events
Event Recap: Savvy Social Marketing
Dec 1, 2015 | Events
By Dinesha Rogers Cause-related marketing is a powerful marketing tool that business and nonprofit organizations are increasingly leveraging. Although originally a marketing strategy that occurred offline, cause marketing has been conducted more and more through online channels in the last decade. The advent of online cause marketing has allowed consumers, for example, to take a […]
WWPR Names Christina Nicols the 2015 Washington PR Woman of the Year
Nov 17, 2015 | Events
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2015) – Christina Nicols, senior vice president and director of strategic planning and research at Hager Sharp, was named the Washington Women in Public Relations’ (WWPR) 2015 Washington PR Woman of the Year Friday in a ceremony honoring top public relations executives and celebrating women in communications. Nicols was one of […]
PR’s Role in Politics – Public Relations in the Time of Politics
Jun 30, 2015 | PR in Politics
The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member Margaret Mulvihill, examining the role of PR in politics. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations At this point in the political […]
What It Means To “Do Your Best”
Jun 30, 2015 | Awards
By Alexandra Dickinson, Director and Chief of Staff at Beekeeper Group, and co-Dean of the DC Chapter of the Awesome Foundation Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations “Do Your Best.” A friend and colleague of mine gave me a […]
