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 […]

This 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. As a budding communications professional I often find myself in this balancing act between bringing rich, engaging content […]

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 THE […]

In This Issue   Emerging Leaders Awards July 22nd; Follow Instagram for Location Reveal! Professional Development: “Communicating Across Cultures” May 15th WWPR Pro Bono: FLOW Mother to Daughter Financial Summit Recap Digital Spring Cleaning: Members Update Your Online Membership Profile PR in Politics Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership Sponsor Spotlight: Hager […]

Cross-posted from Adfero Insights Being the content manager for a blog is tough. How do you not only find relevant information, but package it in a way that is consistently fresh, interesting and exciting to read? Building out an editorial calendar will help you immensely. But first, take a step back and think very carefully about […]

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 A WOMAN’S WORLD : PUBLIC […]

GE is bringing its “imagination at work” motto to life in D.C. through a pop-up exhibit where you can test out laser cutters, 3D printers and more. As reported by TechCocktail, the GE Garages program puts visitors face to face with innovative technologies and experts. The concept is undeniably cool, but also a fundamentally sound […]

On Tuesday, March 10th, the Case Foundation, LEVICK (@LEVICK) and the Professional Development Committee  welcomed about 50 guests who engaged in a riveting discussion on how to handle crises in the office as well as at home, achieving work-life balance and what “having it all” really means for women in PR.  The panelists spoke candidly […]

This month’s member spotlight features WWPR member Sarah Woessner, Communications and Administrative Assistant, Membership & Marketing, for Financial Services Institute. Q: How did you get started in communications?   A: I enrolled as a student at Miami University of Ohio with an interest in communications, but didn’t know specifically what I wanted to focus on. […]