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 […]

Heathere Evans-Keenan, APR, president of Keenan, PR, Inc was named the 2011 Washington PR Woman of the Year by Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) at their signature award luncheon today. WWPR annually hosts the event to honor public relations professionals in the Washington, D.C. area who exemplify true integrity and leadership characteristics. Evans-Keenan was […]

As a young communications professional it has been very rewarding to plan the 2011 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon, WWPR’s signature event. So many companies and people have shown immense generosity, and I have gotten a glimpse of the accolades and fulfilling career a woman can have if she follows her dreams […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 7, 2011 — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is pleased to announce that former White House deputy communications director Jen Psaki will serve as this year’s keynote speaker for the 22nd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon. Psaki recently joined Global Strategy Group as Senior Vice President […]

Did you know Blues great Bo Diddley lived in Mount Pleasant? You can learn exactly where his home was, where the oldest house in the neighborhood is, and many other fascinating facts about this area on the WWPR Mt. Pleasant Guided Tour and Mini-Walk to support our pro bono client, Thrive DC. The walking tour […]

“Journalists and PR professionals share the common goal of providing information,” explained Judy Lubin of Public Square Communications and a 2011 WWPR Emerging Leaders Award winner.  “Nonetheless, the relationship between these two fields is—in the Facebook sense—‘complicated.’ ”   PR professionals from across the Washington, DC area gathered this week at the National Press Club for […]

On Saturday, October 15th, enjoy a prix-fixe multi-course Nuevo Latino dinner menu at Mio Restaurant (1110 Vermont Ave NW # 1, Washington, DC) and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to supporting Thrive DC, WWPR’s pro bono client. The night is part of Mio Restaurant’s Chef for a Day series, featuring Thrive DC […]

In collaboration with Arizona State University – Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) invites you to attend a two-day workshop: “Videojournalism for the Web” When: October 22nd and 29th Where:  ASU – Cronkite School 1834 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 You’ll learn the fundamentals of shooting on-camera interviews and […]