Washington, DC – July 28, 2014 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is now accepting applications from nonprofit 501(c) 3 organizations serving women and children for consideration as our pro bono client for the January 2015-December 2016 term. Click here for the application. WWPR is a professional membership organization for women in the public […]

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 […]

Announcement Culminates Reception Honoring Rising Stars in Communications   WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 23, 2014 — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) proudly named Alexandra Dickinson, Danielle Hagen, and Sara Neumann the 2014 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) honorees at its fifth annual ELA reception on July 22 at Zentan Restaurant. The signature WWPR accolade honors […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Thursday, May 15th, the Professional Development Committee and Ketchum graciously welcomed a full house for an informed and captivating discussion of culturally sound communications practices. The awe-inspiring expert panelists included: Mannone Butler, Executive Director, Washington, D.C. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Dr. Dionne C. Clemons, Division Director, Communications and Community Engagement Division, United Planning Organization […]

The B Hive is a monthly column written by WWPR member Beth Stewart. 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. 4 books to read this summer With summer in full swing hopefully you are getting some […]