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 […]

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 […]