In this issue: Staying in Touch with WWPR WWPR Blog Rock Recovery Screening WWPR and Women in Technology Pro Bono Profile: Thrive DC Upcoming Events Get Involved! Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Membership News Sponsor Spotlight Stay in Touch with WWPR and the Industry Digitally Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is the first and […]

The second of three blog posts providing my recap from Kiki McLean’s WWPR annual meeting keynote. Working women everywhere are asking…“Can I have it all?” A successful career AND a rewarding, full personal and family life. – Kiki’s response was, “Yes, you can. But, not at the same time!” A bit tongue and cheek but […]

The first of three blog postings providing my recap from Kiki McLean’s WWPR annual meeting keynote. ‘BE TRUTH TELLERS’ – Kiki suggested we help the women we know be the best they can be. Share motivating feedback with peers after a big presentation. Show friends how others see them in professional situations to boost confidence, […]

(Arlington, Va.) – Feb. 16, 2012 – Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) is partnering with DC based non-profit, Rock Recovery, to screen the award winning documentary, Miss Representation. The fundraising event will be held March 1, 2012, and includes a networking reception at 6:00pm, followed by the screening at 7:30pm at the NRECA Conference […]

In this issue: WWPR President Message WWPR Welcomes 2012 Board WWPR Blog Upcoming Events Get Involved! Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Membership News WWPR President Message Starting off 2012, we must first say thank you to Kendra Kojcsich, our 2011 president. Kendra has served on the WWPR board for the past six years. From day […]

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 the over 300 member organization during its annual meeting at the National Press Club. 2011 Highlights – WWPR Visibility Elevated To New Levels Out-going president Kendra Kojcsich was honored for her many […]

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 […]