If I were looking for news about NASA, I would probably turn to trade magazines, or science publications. Yet the space agency has managed to secure wide-ranging media coverage from unexpected outlets such as Mashable.com. Thanks to a creative Twitter campaign, NASA has carved out an impressive niche in the social media realm. Communicators from […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 25, 2012 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), the premier resource for communications professionals in the nation’s capital, announced its 2012 board of directors to serve its over 300 member organization during its annual meeting at the National Press Club today. The slate is as follows: Board Position Board Member […]

By 2012, most organizations in DC have discovered how to have a presence on social media and get their messages out to their key constituencies. But as many legislative battles heat up, the stakes are raised and PR professionals must find new ways to leverage and carry the message. In today’s digitally-heavy nation’s capital, a […]

In this issue: WWPR Annual Meeting WWPR Partnerships Upcoming Events WWPR Blog WWPR In the News Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Job Board Sponsor Spotlight WWPR Annual Meeting and Board Induction Lunch Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year! Please join WWPR for our annual business meeting on January 25, where we will […]

  It’s December 30 and everyone seems to be reminiscing about 2011. Last night, the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) board met for dinner to celebrate another year and thank everyone for their hard work for the organization. I’ll let President Kendra Kojcsich do the official 2011 WWPR round-up, but in the spirit of […]

In this issue: Heathere Evans-Keenan Named Washington Woman of the Year Upcoming Events WWPR Blog Get Involved Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Job Board Sponsor Spotlight Heathere Evans-Keenan Named Washington PR Woman of the Year On November 16, top DC-area public relations professionals joined Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) in honoring Heathere Evans-Keenan, APR, […]

From 0 to 60 ramps up speed, but how do you ramp up web hits when starting at 0? You get creative, and fast. Travalo, a portable and TSA-approved fragrance atomizer, launched earlier this year in the U.S., after a highly successful launch in the U.K. The U.S. distributor was bringing new sizes, new colors, […]

We work in one of the greatest professions imaginable. Having experienced the varied sectors of our industry—public relations agency, corporate and government—there are five guiding principles I’ve learned that have made all the difference in how interesting, rewarding and fun our work can be. These tips have become somewhat of a roadmap and I share […]

In this issue: PR Woman of the Year Past WOY Update Upcoming Events WWPR Blog Get Involved Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Job Board Sponsor Spotlight Join us for WWPR’s 22nd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Tuesday, November 15! This event celebrates three public relations professionals who are leading our […]