Category: Events

Run with WWPR at the 2015 Bright Beginnings 5K and Help Homeless Children

Feb 11, 2015 | Events

Interested in helping homeless children whose families are living in crisis shelters or transitional housing? Join WWPR as we run The Bright Beginnings 5k! In support of our 2015 Pro Bono client, Bright Beginnings, WWPR members will gather as a team to participate in this signature event. The organization serves approximately 186 children annually whose families are living […]

WWPR Media Roundtable Recap: Tips for Getting Your Pitches Read—Straight from the Media

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. Moderator Susan Matthews Apgood, President and Co-founder of News Generation led the discussion asking […]

Recap: Communicating Across Cultures – May Brown Bag Panel Discussion

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 Director, Washington, D.C. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Dr. Dionne C. Clemons, Division Director, Communications and Community Engagement Division, United Planning Organization […]

RECAP: Employing Visual Content for Compelling Storytelling

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 I often find myself in this balancing act between bringing rich, engaging content […]

Words of Wisdom: Catching up with Former PR Woman of the Year Stephenie Fu

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 that day just thinking it’s a […]

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