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Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI tools for other tasks, but for writing? I was not enthused, mostly because I assumed AI outputs […]
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 […]
Recap: Communicating Across Cultures – May Brown Bag Panel Discussion
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: 4 books to read this summer
Jun 16, 2014 | Professional Development
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 […]
PR In Politics: War on Women – Real or Media-Driven?
Jun 13, 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. Why […]
NEWSLETTER: May 2014
Jun 6, 2014 | News & Updates
WWPR Newsletter  May 2014 In This Issue   From the President Emerging Leaders Awards 2014: Nominations Due May 23! Secrets to Planning Perfect Events, 6/26 April Speed Mentoring Recap PR in Politics The B Hive Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership Sponsor Spotlight: Whitmoyer     From the President Since launching our […]