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Nov 20, 2017 | Awards, Events, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

We’ve had a terrific #WomanUp year, culminating in celebrating three accomplished 2017 Woman of the Year Finalists on November 17: Kathy Baird – Managing Director of Content and Social, North America, Ogilvy & Mather Amy DeMaria – Senior Vice President of Communications, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Samantha Villegas – President, SaVi PR, LLC These women […]

Let’s raise a glass—and some cash—for BBI!

Nov 15, 2017 | Events, News & Updates, Uncategorized

This has been a devastating year for a lot of people around the globe: victims of flooding in Texas, wildfires on the West Coast and hurricanes in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Americans rose to the occasion to help their fellow citizens across the country. But, we shouldn’t forget our neighbors—families living right here […]

3 Ways to Make Your Pitches Stand Out

Oct 31, 2017 | Events, Membership, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

There’s no “one size fits all” for media outreach. Make sure you know who you’re contacting and what they’re looking for. If there’s one thing this year’s WWPR Annual Media Roundtable proved, it’s the importance of knowing the person you’re pitching. Each reporter and editor has his or her personal preference for how and when […]

President’s Note: October

Oct 25, 2017 | Awards, Events, News & Updates, Professional Development, Uncategorized

As we gear up to celebrate 2017’s Woman of the Year Honorees in November, we’re reflecting on what it means to #WomanUp. WWPR defined it as being bold, courageous, and resilient enough to persevere through even the most difficult challenges in work and life. One of the qualities that contributes to our ability to be […]

WWPR Announces Finalists For 2017 Washington PR Woman Of The Year Award

Oct 10, 2017 | Awards, Events, News & Updates

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2017 — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) in partnership with lead sponsor AARP, will host the 28th annual Washington PR Woman of the Year Award Luncheon on Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Fairmont Hotel. The Woman of the Year luncheon, established in 1990, is WWPR’s signature event. It is an annual experience fostering camaraderie among women in public relations, culminating […]

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