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

Nov 4, 2024 | Events

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://wwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/600×300-PRprofessionals-25th-Anniv.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”bottom” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] PRofessional Solutions, LLC, the metropolitan Washington area’s first and only temporary agency for public relations and communications staffing, recently marked its 25thAnniversary with a $2,500 donation to the Girl Scouts Council […]

Will you be the next WWPR Pro Bono Client?
Aug 18, 2014 | News & Updates
The Washington DC metro area (DC/MD/VA) is home to hundreds of nonprofit organizations doing good works for communities in need.  WWPR is always excited to engage with the nonprofit community and what better way to do that than through our Pro Bono Client Request for Applications. Every two years, WWPR’s Pro Bono Committee rolls out […]
PR In Politics: Journalists are Killing Information?
Aug 18, 2014 | 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 Journalists Are Killing Information An […]
NEWSLETTER: July 2014
Jul 23, 2014 | News & Updates
In This Issue   WWPR Call for Pro Bono Client Applications; Deadline September 5th Tips for Building a Winning Resume, Portfolio and Personal Branding for Career Success 8/14 Recap: WWPR’s “Secrets to Planning Perfect Events” PR in Politics: Definitions and Candidates Member Spotlight: Tahira Christmon, Goodwill Industries International Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership […]
PR in Politics: Definitions and Candidates
Jul 17, 2014 | PR in Politics
The Role of Public Relations in Politics is a monthly column written by WWPR member Margaret Mulvihill. Her column examines the role of PR in politics through history. 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 DEFINITIONS […]
July Member Spotlight
Jul 17, 2014 | Membership
This month’s Member Spotlight interview features WWPR member Tahira L. Christmon of Goodwill Industries International/WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards Committee member. How did you get started in communications? My elementary school had a morning telecast that aired all of our school announcements from a makeshift television studio.  In the fourth grade I began volunteering as a camerawoman […]
Recap of WWPR’s June Professional Development Panel, “Secrets to Planning Perfect Events”
Jul 17, 2014 | Professional Development
On June 26th, WWPR’s Professional Development Committee in partnership with Pepco Holdings, Inc. hosted an exciting and informative discussion at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery revealing the secrets to planning perfect events.  The sold-out event began with networking, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Geppetto Catering, and a wine tasting provided by Total Wine & More. Along […]
NEWSLETTER: June 2014
Jun 27, 2014 | News & Updates
In This Issue   Emerging Leaders Awards 2014: Don’t Miss the Big Reveal! Learn the Secrets of Planning Perfect Events Communicating Across Cultures: Best Practices Revealed PR in Politics: War on Women — Real or Media-Driven? The B Hive: Summer Reading List Member Spotlight: Laura Keiter of Media Matters for America Articles of Interest Upcoming […]