Category: News & Updates

It’s all about good story telling. This was the top advice from media trainer Keith Blackman, principal of Blackman Media Solutions (BMS) at the March 3 lunch discussion for Young MC’s and Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) members at the National Press Club (NPC). Blackman says he asks those he trains to go home and […]

Over fifty people gathered at the modern, sleek Haworth showroom in downtown Washington, D.C. on February 17th to gain insight on how to successfully launch and manage a new business. Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) hosted a lunchtime discussion entitled “Starting, Growing, and Optimizing Your Business in 2011”. A panel of five women shared […]

In the past few weeks, I’ve come across a handful of blog posts and articles perpetuating what appears to be a heated PR 2.0 debate: is the press release dead or not? Since WWPR members are very active in the PR arena, I am certain that you, too, continue to see these “press release life-or-death” […]

In this issue: Message from the President Upcoming Events Pro Bono Update Website Update Member Spotlight Event Recap Articles of Interest Membership News Job Board I am excited to be leading such a wonderful group of woman (and men!) as the Washington Women in Public Relations(WWPR)president this year. Through my experience during the past five […]