The best PR and marketing tactics engage a key audience and disseminate information to shape a belief or behavior. Messages are typically pushed from one voice to the masses – but PR at its best utilizes two-way communication to truly interact with the audience.  Spreading a message to create a behavior is the strategy behind […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.— August 19, 2011 — Public relations professionals in the Washington, D.C. area who exemplify true integrity and leadership characteristics will have the opportunity to be honored by the prestigious industry group Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), thanks to the 22nd annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon. Today WWPR, the […]

Rachel Krasnow, Porter Novelli Intern Okay, so the title’s a little cheesy.  I’m here to provide tips for how create an impact at your PR internship that will stick even after you leave.  In this economy, the best you can hope for is that you leave your boss and colleagues a good  impression of: 1) Your […]

Receiving the WWPR Emerging Leader’s Award was a truly wonderful honor and I am grateful to have been considered among such a talented pool of women. It has been an empowering and motivating reminder that through all the blood – sweat – tears my firm has been able to make a real impact on our […]

Public relations professionals of all ages and stripes gathered to learn from their colleagues at the WWPR Executive Communicators Committee’s Summer Idea Swap, held August 3rd at Hager Sharp. The panelists – Cecilia Sepp, a consultant and writer, CS Association Services; Markette Smith, DC on Heels blogger and founder of multimedia production house Eagle Rock […]

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) honored six talented finalists for their achievement and leadership in communications at the 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders Awards on July 26. “The finalists are clearly all on their way to their way to hall of fame status, and all by the age of 35,” commented emcee Debra Silimeo, Senior […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) last night named Jennifer Mastin Giglio, Judy Lubin and Tara Silver winners of the 2011 Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA).  The Awards honors rising stars, ages 21-35, in the public relations and communications industry. A distinguished panel of judges made the selection based on the nominees’ demonstration of excellence […]

In this issue: Emerging Leaders Awards Upcoming Events WWPR Blog Pro Bono Get Involved Member Spotlight Articles of Interest Membership News Job Board Emerging Leaders Awards Join us next Tuesday to discover Washington’s next generation of leaders in Public Relations… Second Annual WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards (ELA) Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. The Darlington […]

Calling all DC Public Relations Professionals and Interns! Join WWPR on Tuesday, July 26 for an intern networking reception one hour prior to the annual WWPR Emerging Leaders Awards.  This is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of PR leaders in the city and network with fresh talent.  The reception is free to all […]