Dec 2, 2014 | Events, Professional Development
On October 29th, WWPR members gathered at The American Chemical Society headquarters for a media roundtable event to get advice directly from the source on how to build relationships with reporters and draft email pitches that stand out amongst overflowing inboxes....Jun 20, 2014 | Events, Professional Development
On Thursday, May 15th, the Professional Development Committee and Ketchum graciously welcomed a full house for an informed and captivating discussion of culturally sound communications practices. The awe-inspiring expert panelists included: Mannone Butler, Executive...May 16, 2014 | Events
This is a monthly column written by WWPR member Beth Stewart. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Washington Women in Public Relations. As a budding communications professional...Oct 30, 2013 | Awards, Events, Professional Development
When you were announced the PR Woman of the Year, what was your first thought? My first thought was, I honestly can’t believe I was selected, because the other two nominees are really so accomplished so it was really humbling and just a shock! I had honestly gone into...Oct 8, 2013 | Events
Working and living in Washington, DC makes most of us pretty numb to crisis situations. Our politicians hop from one scandal to the next. The government seems to be in a constant state of impending doom. Navigating some type of crisis is as much a part of our days as...Sep 12, 2013 | Events, Professional Development
Recently, I fulfilled a childhood dream of touring a television studio and watching broadcast anchors deliver the news—I visited WUSA 9 CBS headquarters as part of a Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) event. I have been interested in broadcast journalism from...