By Sukanya Sen, ClearWater Initiative   Panelists: Bess Winston, Principal and Founder of Winston Agency, faculty at Johns Hopkins University Shonali Burke, President and CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting, faculty at Johns Hopkins University Robin McClain, Vice of Marketing at Destination DC Trisch Smith, Executive Vice President, Edelman   Developing an effective thought leader is considered […]

When the effusively ambitious Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope introduced the world to the idea of Galentines Day, I was ecstatic. Despite not being a regular follower of the show, the idea grabbed me. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, the basic idea is this: make February 13th a day where ladies […]

Interested in helping homeless children whose families are living in crisis shelters or transitional housing? Join WWPR as we run The Bright Beginnings 5k! In support of our 2015 Pro Bono client, Bright Beginnings, WWPR members will gather as a team to participate in this signature event. The organization serves approximately 186 children annually whose families are living […]

By Margaret Mulvihill 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 In The […]

WWPR Annual Meeting 1/22; Thought Leadership Panel 2/5 Jumpstart the New Year by attending the WWPR Annual Meeting and Board Induction on Thursday, January 22, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., at the National Press Club! Network with other PR pros, meet the new WWPR board of directors and learn how to make your best qualities shine through from our […]

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 Countdown To 2016 We are […]

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   DOES PR STILL HAVE A […]

On October 29th, WWPR members gathered at The American Chemical Society headquarters for a media roundtable event to get advice directly from the source on how to build relationships with reporters and draft email pitches that stand out amongst overflowing inboxes. Moderator Susan Matthews Apgood, President and Co-founder of News Generation led the discussion asking […]