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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: October 2012
Oct 11, 2012 | News & Updates
In this issue: President’s Letter WOY Finalists Announced WWPR Seeking New Pro Bono Client Media Roundtable: Oct Professional Development Engaging Industry Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight   President’s Letter Dear WWPR Members, Fall is here! This autumn, we are busy making WWPR the best organization to serve your […]
WWPR Names Finalists for PR Woman of the Year
Oct 9, 2012 | News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 9, 2012 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) has selected three finalists for the annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award. This year’s finalists include a corporate communications executive, a public relations agency owner, and a social cause communications strategist. The Woman of the Year ceremony, WWPR’s annual signature […]
NEWSLETTER: September 2012
Sep 20, 2012 | News & Updates
In this issue: WWPR Woman of the Year Event Registration Now Open WOY Keynote Announced! Event Recap Engaging Industry Technically Speaking Thrive DC Gala Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight   Registration for WWPR’s Woman of the Year Event Now Open! Registration for WWPR’s second signature event of the […]
WWPR Accepting Applications for New Pro Bono Client
Sep 20, 2012 | News & Updates
Pro Bono Committee to Provide Communications Counsel and Support to Qualified Area Nonprofit Organization Serving Women and Children Washington, DC – Sept. 19, 2012 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) today announced that the professional organization is actively seeking a new pro bono client for a two-year term commencing in January 2013. Nonprofit organizations […]
NEWSLETTER: August 2012
Sep 6, 2012 | News & Updates
In this issue: PR Woman of the Year Emerging Leaders Awards Recap Engaging Industry Speed Networking Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight PR Woman of the Year: Nominations Deadline is September 7 With its 23rd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year luncheon approaching quickly, WWPR is seeking nominations […]
NEWSLETTER: August 2012
In this issue: PR Woman of the Year Engaging Industry Emerging Leaders Awards Speed Networking Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight PR Woman of the Year: Nominations Deadline is September 7 With its 23rd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year luncheon approaching quickly, WWPR is seeking nominations of women who have impacted […]
Engaging Industry
Aug 2, 2012 | News & Updates
One of the most important aspects of public relations is to address the needs of clients and raise public awareness of the issue at hand, which is exactly what was exhibited ten years ago by Korey, Kay, and Partners, a New York based advertising agency. They addressed a need so great that it remains a […]
PRESS RELEASE: WWPR Announces Winners of 2012 Emerging Leaders Awards
Jul 19, 2012 | News & Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) named Olivia Doherty, Laura Hornbuckle and Jennifer Myers  winners of the 2012 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA). The third annual ELA honors rising stars, ages 23-30, in the public relations and communications field for their professional accomplishments. 2012 WWPR Emerging Leader Awards Winners: Olivia Doherty, The Hatcher Group, […]
NEWSLETTER: July 2012
Jul 13, 2012 | News & Updates
In this issue: Emerging Leaders Awards PR Woman of the Year Technically Speaking Engaging Industry Pro Bono- Thrive DC Update Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Upcoming Events Jobs Membership News Sponsor Spotlight:JPA Message from the President Dear WWPR Members, As the weather warms-up DC is notorious for emptying out but I know many communicators stay […]